Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division's LNI Team, Wenatchee

The Washington State Attorney General's Office seeks to fill an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) position in the Regional Services Division in Wenatchee. This position will primarily focus on representation of the Department of Labor and Industries and involves a variety of legal responsibilities including analyzing court files and conducting discovery.

Responsibilities

• Analyze court files
• Evaluate cases for settlement possibilities
• Conduct discovery
• Consult witnesses
• Prepare witnesses and evidence for hearing or trial
• Review reports submitted to the court
• Prepare and respond to motions; and
• Issue briefs and memoranda within a relatively short timeframe

Skills

• 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
• The ability to quickly adapt to a practice that involves assignment of many cases at a time, and the ability to shift from one type of work to another during a given week or day
• An interest in civil litigation including engaging in discovery, drafting motions and briefs, negotiating with other parties and presenting oral arguments before various courts and tribunals
• Ability to travel to the assigned counties and throughout the state
• Ability to use electronic files and case management tools
• The ability to contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with interested groups and members of the public
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask by managing an active caseload and meeting tight deadlines
• Values working in an inclusive, creative and collaborative work environment

Benefits

• Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $82,212 and $153,996. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
• Longevity pay of 5% premium on top of base wages after 5 years with the Attorney General’s Office.
• Affordable medical plan options
• Dental benefits covered 100%
• Retirement plan (employee/employer contribution)
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday
• 8 hours sick leave accrual per month
• 9.33 hours to start, then up to 16.67 hours of annual leave accrual per month (based on years of state service)
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per the AWAAG CBA
• Qualifying Employer for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• 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
• Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
• Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
• Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
• State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
• All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
• If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
• Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
• Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
• Leave Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Leave Without Pay

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