Section Chief - Bankruptcy and Collections Unit, Seattle

State of Washington • King County, WA

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About The Position

The Washington State Attorney General's Office is looking for an attorney to serve as Section Chief in the Bankruptcy and Collections Unit (BCU) in downtown Seattle, WA. BCU is comprised of three attorneys and five professional staff. The unit encourages voluntary compliance with the state's tax laws by supporting the efforts of state agencies to aggressively pursue money owed to the state. Most of the money is owed for delinquent sales and business and occupation taxes, industrial insurance premiums and unemployment fund contributions. The BCU gives priority to representing the departments of Revenue, Labor & Industries and Employment Security in bankruptcy cases. The Section Chief of the Bankruptcy & Collection Unit manages two attorneys and five support staff. BCU primarily represents the three state tax agencies and the Division of Child Support in bankruptcy cases nationwide. The Unit provides legal advice and training for the agencies' bankruptcy practice and collection efforts, represents the state tax agencies in state court litigation primarily regarding collection on bonds, and provides assistance to AAGs in other divisions. This position is assigned to the Bankruptcy and Collections Unit of the Revenue & Finance Division and manages the BCU. The Section Chief is responsible for BCU's budget and supervises all BCU employees. This position also provides client advice, litigation support, and training on bankruptcy and collection matters to the Departments of Revenue, Employment Security, Labor & Industries, and Division of Child Support. The Section Chief supports the AGO's mission by contributing high quality, independent legal representation to our clients with the highest standards of excellence, ethics, and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program
• Be licensed to practice law in Washington State. (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission will also be considered.)
• The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice.

Nice To Haves

• Be knowledgeable about bankruptcy and collections laws, garnishments, federal and state court practice and procedure, child support law, and state tax agency collection practices.
• Have experience in motion practice and presenting oral arguments in the superior/bankruptcy courts
• Have excellent writing, editing, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Be good with numbers in terms of budgets and debt determinations.

Responsibilities

• Manage two attorneys and five support staff.
• Represent the three state tax agencies and the Division of Child Support in bankruptcy cases nationwide.
• Provide legal advice and training for the agencies' bankruptcy practice and collection efforts
• Represent the state tax agencies in state court litigation primarily regarding collection on bonds
• Provide assistance to AAGs in other divisions.
• Responsible for BCU's budget and supervises all BCU employees.
• Provide client advice, litigation support, and training on bankruptcy and collection matters to the Departments of Revenue, Employment Security, Labor & Industries, and Division of Child Support.
• Supports the AGO's mission by contributing high quality, independent legal representation to our clients with the highest standards of excellence, ethics, and effectiveness.

Benefits

• A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plans
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
• Transparent salary schedule - MAAG1 salaries are set between $86,328 and $161,700. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
• The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per Article 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environment
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees