Section Chief (MAAG1) - Social & Health Services Division, Tumwater
About The Position
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office’s Social and Health Services Division in Tumwater, WA is seeking an experienced attorney to lead its Program Litigation Section (PLS) as Section Chief. This position offers the opportunity to provide strategic legal representation and advice on complex, high-impact litigation involving state agencies that serve Washington residents. Our team of 44 attorneys and 28 professional staff works at the heart of Washington’s social safety net. We provide legal support for five state agencies, including the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Health Care Authority (HCA), to provide benefits, protection, and care to some of our state’s most vulnerable and disenfranchised residents. Our cases range from large federal court class action cases to individual administrative appeals. Our recent cases include challenges to state employee health benefits programs and a challenge to the adequacy of the state’s mental health services. We also handle a wide range of legal matters, including: Seeking protections for vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or neglect; Defending lawsuits brought by legal advocacy groups organizations on behalf of Medicaid recipients and individuals with disabilities; Complex civil rights challenges by residents of the Special Commitment Center for sexually violent predators; Civil and felony commitment hearings and trials; Contract disputes with medical providers and managed care organizations; and Appeals related to eligibility for medical services. Our division is dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive workplace. We prioritize employee growth through a culture that recognizes hard work and provides active support for career advancement. Regular social events help us connect and strengthen our collaborative team dynamic - join us!
Requirements
- Strong litigation, legal analysis, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and collaborating with attorneys and clients.
- The ability to manage complex, high-profile matters in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to ethical practice, public service, and exceptional client representation.
- Graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program.
- Licensed to practice law in Washington State. (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission will also be considered.)
- Committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading, mentoring, and collaborating with attorneys and clients.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead or consulting attorney on complex, high-profile, and programmatic litigation.
- Provide leadership and guidance to attorneys within the Program Litigation Section and Division.
- Assist sections with significant litigation demands and collaborate across practice areas to support Division clients.
- Represent state agencies in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including Washington Superior Courts, the Washington Court of Appeals, the Washington Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court, and administrative tribunals.
Benefits
- Affordable medical plan options
- Dental benefits
- Retirement plans
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Military and Civil Leave
- Paid Holidays
- General bar dues paid by the AGO (if beginning assignment on or before January 31st)
- Flex schedules
- Telecommuting options
- A formal AAG mentoring program
- Health and wellness program
- Training and career development program
- Competitive state benefits package
- Life insurance
- Basic long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
