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Pangkalahatang-ideya ng Posisyon
Ang Hukbangan ng mga Batas Pang-administrasyon at Pagkilala ay naghahanap ng dalawang posisyon bilang Pangalawang Pangunahing Abogado sa Olympia, Washington. Ang pangunahing tungkulin ay ang paglilitis at pagbibigay ng payo sa ilalim ng mga batas pang-regulasyon. Kasama sa responsibilidad ang legal research, dokumentong legal, pagpapakita sa korte, at pagbibigay ng legal na payo sa iba't ibang ahensya ng estado.
Mga Pangunahing Responsibilidad
- Nag-iisang maglilitis ng mga apanan ng batas pang-administrasyon kabilang ang seguro sa kapalpakan sa trabaho at pag-aresto ng lisensya sa pagmamaneho
- Tumutulong sa paghawak ng komplikadong kaso at pagbibigay ng payo legal na may kaugnayan sa mga mahahalagang isyu legal
- Nananatili ang lahat ng aspeto ng paglilitis kabilang ang paggawa ng pormal na reklamo, legal research, at pagpapakita sa korte
- Nagbibigay ng payo legal sa mga kliyente tungkol sa pagpapatupad ng regulasyon, pagbuo ng mga alituntunin, at mga usapin pang-kontrata
- Kumokonekta sa mga kasamahan sa mahahalagang isyu legal at sumusuporta sa relasyon sa kliyente sa pamamagitan ng regular na komunikasyon
Mga Kinakailangang Kasanayan
Mga Teknikal na Kasanayan
Mga Soft Skills
Mga Kwalipikasyon
Ideal na Kandidato
Ang ideal na kandidato ay may malawak na karanasan sa mga usaping batas pang-administrasyon at paglilitis, lalo na sa loob ng mga gobyerno ng estado. Mayroon itong mahusay na kakayahang pagsaliksik nang detalyado, malalim na kaalaman sa batas pang-administrasyon, at patunay na kakayahan sa pamamahala ng mga kumplikadong legal na kaso nang nakikipag-ugnayan sa iba't ibang stakeholder gaya ng kliyente, kasamahan, at mga tagapagtanggol sa korte.
Paghahanda sa Panayam
Mga Tip sa Pag-apply
- Tukuyin ang iyong karanasan sa paglilitis ng batas pang-administrasyon sa antas ng estado, partikular na tungkol sa seguro sa kapalpakan sa trabaho at pag-aresto ng lisensya sa pagmamaneho.
- Ibaba ang iyong tagumpay sa paggawa ng mga pormal na reklamo, legal research, at pamamahala ng timeline ng paglilitis kasama ang tiyak na mga sukat o resulta ng kaso.
- Isama ang mga termino gaya ng 'Batas Pang-administrasyon', 'Pagmamaneho ng Paglilitis', 'Legal Research', 'Pagpapakita sa Korte', at 'Pagsunod sa Regulasyon' sa buong resume at liham-panghingi.
- I-customize ang iyong resume upang bigyang-diin ang mga kinaugnay na papel kung saan nagbigay ka ng payo legal tungkol sa pagpapatupad ng regulasyon at pagbuo ng alituntunin, na nagpapakita ng iyong kakayahang umangkop sa mga estruktura pang-gobyerno.
- Sa iyong liham-panghingi, bigyang-diin ang iyong pagkakaisa sa misyon ng ahensya at ang proaktibong paraan mo sa pagsagot sa mga legal na hamon, na nagpapakita ng iyong dedikasyon sa serbisyong publiko.
Landas ng Karera
Ang posisyong ito ay maaaring magpatungo sa mas mataas na ranggo tulad ng Pangalawang Pangunahing Abogado, Senior Counsel sa mga espesyalisadong hinuhaan, o pati na rin ang Deputy Director sa loob ng Legal Division. Ang pangmatagalang pag-unlad ay maaaring magkasama ng mga posisyon gaya ng legal counsel para sa Kongreso o mataas na posisyon sa konsultasyon pang-patakaran sa loob ng mga ahensya pang-gobyerno o pati na rin sa mga ahensyang federal.
Orihinal na Paglalarawan ng Trabaho
Paglalarawan
Lahat ng empleyado at boluntaryo ng Washington State Attorney General's Office ay may mahalagang papel sa pagprotekta ng estado, ng mga tao, at ng mga yaman nito. Ang AGO ay binubuo ng iba't ibang, magkakaibigan, at napakatalentadong legal na propesyonal na nananatiling tapat sa kanilang pangako sa serbisyong publiko at nagtutulungan upang mapabuti ang interes ng publiko. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa AGO, inirerekomenda namin na suriin ang Annual Report ng Opisina na maaaring matagpuan sa DITO.
Pinahahalagahan ng Opisina ang balanse sa pagitan ng trabaho at personal na buhay, pati na rin ang isang respetuhong, inklusibong, at magkakaibang kapaligiran sa trabaho. Ang mga matagumpay na kandidato ay makakasama sa isang Opisina kung saan bawat isa ay nakatuon sa pagbibigay ng mahusay na legal na serbisyo at kung saan ang personal na pag-unlad sa propesyon ay pinapahalagahan at suportado. Ang mga benepisyong espesyal ng pagsali sa AGO ay kinabibilangan ng:
- Isang kompetitibong pakete ng mga benepisyo na naglalaman ng mga opsyon para sa murang medical plan, dental benefits, at retirement plans
- Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave at Paid Holidays
- Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $82,212 at $153,996. Ang eksaktong halaga ay nakasaad sa Appendix B ng ang 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 ng ang AWAAG CBA Flex schedules at telecommuting options
- Isang pormal na mentoring program para sa mga AAG na nagpapalakas sa kolaboratibong at suportadong kapaligiran ng AGO
- Health and wellness program
- Training at career development program na kilala sa pagiging mahusay at epektibo sa lahat ng opisina ng AGO sa buong bansa
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Licensing and Administrative Law Division Licensing and Administrative Law Division (LAL) Ang Kagawaran ng Tagapagtanggol sa Batas ng Washington State ay naghahanap ng dalawang (2) abogado na magiging Assistant Attorney General para sa paglilitis at pagbibigay ng payo sa mga kliyente. Ang LAL Division ay isang kapwa-tulong, kolaboratibong kapaligiran na nag-aalok ng iba't ibang karanasan legal at pagkakataon para sa personal at propesyonal na paglago.
Tungkol sa Hukuman:
Ang LAL ay binubuo ng 22 abogado at 15 propesyonal na tauhan na nakabase sa Olympia at Seattle sections.
Ang trabaho ng LAL ay tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan ng lahat ng Washingtonians, na nagpapalakas ng kaligtasan publiko, pagprotekta sa ekonomiya, at pagpapanatili ng tiwala ng publiko sa pamahalaan. Nagbibigay ito ng legal na payo at serbisyo sa litisasyon para sa tatlong malaking kliyente: ang Department of Licensing, Employment Security Department, at Liquor and Cannabis Board, pati na rin sa iba pang mas maliit na ahensya at mga komite. Nagpapatupad ito ng mga administratibong aksyon laban sa mga indibidwal at negosyo ayon sa batas ng estado tungkol sa lisensya at regulasyon, kabilang ang mga isyu sa pagkawala ng trabaho, benepisyo para sa pamilya at kalusugan na may bayad, buwis, suporta sa mahabang panahon, at produkto tulad ng cannabis, alkohol, at tabako/vapor.
Ang LAL ay isang organisasyong puno ng enerhiya, kapwa-tulong, at mataas na pagganap na mga propesyonal na naglalayong magbigay ng legal na serbisyo na may mataas na etika at kalidad para sa aming mga kliyente. Nagtataguyod kami ng mga halaga ng AGO: pagbibigay ng mataas na kalidad na legal na serbisyo; pagpapakita ng integridad, propesyonalismo, sining ng pakikipag-ugnayan, at transparency; at paglikha ng isang lugar ng trabaho na may pagkakaiba-iba at inklusibo na nagpapahalaga sa aming mga empleyado.
Ang LAL ay nagbibigay-priyoridad sa propesyonal na paglago at nag-aalok ng mga pagkakataon para sa mga empleyado na mag-develop ng kanilang praktis sa mga larangan ng batas na interesado sila, habang nakakatugon pa rin sa pangangailangan ng dibisyon at kliyente. Pinapayagan namin ang aming mga abogado na tanggapin ang mas maraming responsibilidad at paksa sa kanilang karera, kasama ang pagsasanay, pamumuno, at pag-unlad propesyonal. Bukod dito, sumusuporta kami ng isang malusog na balanse sa trabaho at buhay at nag-aalok ng flexible na oras at telework.
Ang parehong posisyon bilang Assistant Attorney General ay nagbibigay-daan sa paghawak ng iba't ibang litisasyon at payo.
Mga Tungkulin
Posisyon #1 bilang Assistant Attorney General
- Ang posisyong ito, na nasa antas ng pagsisimula, ay responsable sa independiyenteng paglilitis ng mga apela batay sa Administrative Procedure Act, kabilang ang mga apela mula sa desisyon tungkol sa benepisyo ng insurance para sa pagkawala ng trabaho at mga apela batay sa Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, pati na rin ang mga apela mula sa suspensyon ng lisensya sa pagmamaneho ayon sa Washington's implied consent laws.
- Ang matagumpay na kandidato ay magtutulungan din sa LAL colleagues sa mas komplikadong litisasyon at payo na may malaking legal na isyu.
- Karaniwang gawain ng posisyong ito ay ang pagmamaneho ng lahat ng aspeto ng iba't ibang litisasyon; pagsasagawa ng legal na pananaliksik; paggawa ng mga legal na kahilingan, kabilang ang mga brief sa superior at appellate courts; pagpapakita sa korte at sa harap ng mga administratibong komite at komisyon; at pagtulong sa mga kapwa abogado sa mahalagang payo at litisasyon.
- Ang mga gawain para sa posisyong ito ay magiging mas iba't iba at kumplikado sa paglipas ng panahon, kabilang ang paglilitis para sa iba't ibang kliyente o programa at independiyenteng pagbibigay ng payo sa mga kliyente, habang patuloy na nakikipagtulungan sa kapwa abogado sa mahalagang isyu.
- Ang karanasan sa litisasyon o karanasan sa pagkawala ng trabaho, benepisyo para sa pamilya at kalusugan na may bayad, lisensya sa pagmamaneho, o iba pang regulasyon ay hindi kinakailangan.
Posisyon #2 bilang Assistant Attorney General
- Ang posisyong ito, na nasa antas ng gitnang karera, ay nangangailangan ng hindi bababa sa 3-5 taon ng karanasan legal.
- Ang matagumpay na kandidato ay maghahawak ng iba't ibang kaso sa litisasyon, kabilang ang mga apela batay sa Administrative Procedure Act, pagdepensa ng orihinal na litisasyon sa estado at/o federal court para sa mandamus, injunctive, declaratory, o damages relief laban sa mga ahensya at opisyal ng kliyente, minsan sa mahalagang legal at mataas na profile na isyu.
- Ang matagumpay na kandidato ay magbibigay din ng legal na payo sa LAL's mga kliyente, kabilang ang pagpayo tungkol sa malaking at mataas na profile na isyu na may malawak na epekto sa Washington, kabilang ang paggawa ng mga patakaran, batas, kontrata, mga isyu sa bukas na pamahalaan, at tribal/sovereign-to-sovereign at intergovernmental relations.
- Karaniwang gawain ng posisyong ito ay ang pagmamaneho ng lahat ng aspeto ng iba't ibang litisasyon; pagsasagawa ng legal na pananaliksik at paggawa ng mga motion at briefing; pagpapadala at pagtugon sa discovery; pagpapakita sa korte at sa harap ng mga administratibong komite at komisyon; pagbuo at pagpapanatili ng magandang relasyon sa kliyente; pagbibigay ng nakasulat at nakikipag-usap na legal na payo at pagsusuri ng panganib tungkol sa iba't ibang isyu; at, pagdalo sa mga pulong kasama ang staff ng ahensya, mga tagapamahala, at mga indibidwal at entidad mula sa labas. Ang abogado ay magkakaroon ng malapit na pakikipagtulungan sa iba pang abogado at staff.
- Ang karanasan sa litisasyon o payo tungkol sa kontrata at pagkuha ng mga serbisyo publiko, mga isyu sa bukas na pamahalaan, at/o Indian law o tribal/sovereign-to-sovereign at intergovernmental relations ay paborito ngunit hindi kinakailangan. Kinakailangan ang kagustuhan na magpraktis sa iba't ibang larangan at paghawak ng iba't ibang litisasyon at payo.
Ang mga posisyong ito bilang Assistant Attorney General ay buong oras na nakabase sa Olympia, at maaaring may paminsan-minsang biyahe batay sa lokasyon ng mga pagdinig at pulong.
Mga Kwalipikasyon
Bukod sa pagtugon sa mga kinakailangan upang maglingkod bilang Assistant Attorney General, hinahanap namin ang mga kandidatong may sumusunod na kakayahan:
- Komunikador: Malakas na kakayahang magsalita at magsulat, pag-unawa sa kanilang madla, at mahusay na interpersonal skills;
- Solusyoner: Kakayahang matukoy at lutasin ang mga problema, kabilang ang mahusay na pananaliksik at analitikal na kasanayan at kakayahang mag-exercise ng angkop na paghuhukom—pagbibigay pansin sa detalye habang alam ang malawakang perspektibo at pangangailangan para sa kasaliwan ng mga apektado ng desisyon;
- Self-Starter: Kakayahang mag-multitask, i-prioritize ang workload, manatiling organisado, gumana nang independiyente, matugunan ang mahigpit na deadline, at magbigay ng maagang serbisyo sa kliyente; at,
- Propesyonal: Patunay na kakayahang panatilihin ang produktibong pakikipagtulungan, matugunan ang mga administratibong responsibilidad, at makipagtulungan sa mga kasamahan upang magpatupad ng positibong kapaligiran sa trabaho na nagpapahalaga at nagrespeto sa lahat ng empleyado.
Bukod sa mga kakayahan na ito, hinahanap namin ang sumusunod na kakayahan para sa posisyong mid-level attorney:
- Dalubhasang Tagapagpatupad: Karanasan sa o kakayahang mag-apply ng batas sa antas administratibo, estado superior, o federal district court, o sa antas apela; at patunay na kakayahang magbigay ng mataas na kalidad na pagsusuri ng panganib batay sa mga opsyon at payo sa kliyente.
Dapat na nagtapos ang mga aplikante mula sa isang law school na kinikilala ng ABA o nakumpleto ang Rule 6 Law Clerk Program ng WSBA, at; lisensyado upang magpraktis ng batas sa Washington State. (Ang mga aplikante na nakakatugon sa iba pang kwalipikasyon na nabanggit at aktibong nag-aaplay ay maaaring isaalang-alang din.) Aktibo Nag-aaplay
Dagdag na Impormasyon
Ang mga posisyong AAG ay kinatawan ng Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO. Ang sahod para sa mga AAG ay nasa pagitan ng $82,212 at $153,996. . Ang eksaktong halaga ay nakasaad sa Appendix B ngAWAAG CBA . Nag-aalok ang AGO ng kompetitibong state benefits package na kinabibilangan ng pagpipilian ng medical/dental insurance plans, retirement, life at basic long-term disability insurance. Bukod dito, may mga non-financial benefits tulad ng pagtatrabaho sa isang collaborative at supportive work environment kung saan pinahahalagahan ang professional development at work-life balance.Ang kalusugan, kaligtasan, at professional satisfaction ng lahat ng AGO staff at volunteers ay kritikal para sa pagtupad ng misyon ng AGO na magbigay ng exceptional legal services. Nagpapatibay naman dito ang matagal nang pangako sa environmental stewardship, gaya ng makikita sa mga environmental policies ng AGO. Interesado na maging aplikante ay dapat mag-apply sa pamamagitan ng pag-click sa "apply" button sa itaas. Bukod sa online application, kailangan ding i-upload ang:A letter of interest;
Resume; Law school transcript (ang unofficial copy ay sapat na) kasama ang petsa ng konferensya ng law degree; atWriting sample (10 pages o mas mababa).
- Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa oportunidad na ito, inirerekomenda namin na makipag-ugnayan kay Division Chief Eric Peterson sa EricD.Peterson@atg.wa.gov o sa (206) 389-2799.
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- Ang Washington State Office of the Attorney General ay hindi gumagamit ng E-Verify system; kaya't hindi tayo eligible para magbigay ng STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, mangyaring bisitahin ang www.uscis.gov.
- Ang AGO ay sumusunod sa mga kinakailangan ng federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. Ang napiling kandidato para sa mga posisyong ito ay dapat magbigay ng proof of identity at eligibility na trabaho sa United States ayon sa requirements ng form I-9. Upang magsimula sa proseso ng pagpili, kailangan ninyong magbigay ng work authorization na hindi nangangailangan ng cooperative education agreement sa isang paaralan. Para sa anumang tanong tungkol dito, mangyaring makipag-ugnayan sa Talent Acquisition Consultant na nakatalaga sa recruitment na ito.
Ang pagkilala sa diversity, equity at inclusion ay nangangahulugan na bilang isang ahensya at bilang mga indibidwal, tayo ay nakatuon sa pagtiyak na lahat ng empleyado at volunteers ay nagtatrabaho sa isang respectful, safe, at supportive environment. Lamang sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalawak ng inclusion para sa mga tao mula sa iba't ibang background, kultura, at katangian, makakamit natin ang kanilang buong potensyal at mapagtatagumpayan ang mga layunin at misyon ng AGO. EricD.Peterson@atg.wa.gov or (206) 389-2799.
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Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
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Position Overview
The Licensing and Administrative Law Division is seeking two Assistant Attorney General positions in Olympia, WA. These roles focus on litigation and legal advisory work under regulatory laws, covering responsibilities ranging from entry-level to mid-level, including legal research, drafting, court appearances, and providing legal advice to various state agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently litigate appeals under administrative laws, including unemployment insurance and driver license suspensions.
- Assist in handling complex litigation and legal advice involving significant legal issues.
- Manage all aspects of litigation cases, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and making court appearances.
- Provide legal advice to clients on regulatory enforcement issues, rulemaking, and contractual matters.
- Collaborate with colleagues on significant legal issues and support client relationships through regular communication.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in administrative and litigation matters, particularly within state governmental frameworks, demonstrating strong analytical skills, robust administrative law knowledge, and proven leadership in managing complex legal cases independently. Excellent communication and collaborative abilities are crucial, as this role demands seamless interaction with diverse stakeholders including clients, colleagues, and judicial bodies.
Interview Preparation
Application Tips
- Highlight your experience in state-level administrative law litigation, focusing on unemployment insurance and driver's license suspension cases.
- Quantify your success in drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and managing litigation timelines with specific metrics or case outcomes.
- Include keywords such as 'Administrative Law', 'Litigation Management', 'Legal Research', 'Court Appearances', and 'Regulatory Compliance' throughout your resume and cover letter.
- Customize your resume to emphasize relevant roles where you provided legal advice on regulatory enforcement and rulemaking, showcasing your adaptability within governmental structures.
- In your cover letter, emphasize your alignment with the agency’s mission and your proactive approach to legal challenges, demonstrating your commitment to public service.
Career Path
This position can lead to higher-ranking roles such as Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Senior Counsel in specialized divisions, or even Deputy Director positions within the Legal Division. Long-term advancement may include roles in legislative legal counsel or high-level policy advisory positions within state government or even federal agencies.
Original Job Description
Description
All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction. The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest. For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE.
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:
- 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 - AAG salaries are set between $82,212 and $153,996. 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
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The Licensing and Administrative Law Division (LAL) of the WA State Attorney General's Office seeks two (2) attorneys to serve as an Assistant Attorney General handling litigation and client advice. The LAL Division is a collegial, collaborative environment providing opportunities for a great variety of legal experiences and individual and professional growth.
About the Division:
LAL is comprised of 22 attorneys and 15 professional staff located in Olympia and Seattle sections.
LAL’s work touches the lives of all Washingtonians and focuses on promoting public safety, protecting the economy, and preserving public trust in government. The division provides legal advice and litigation services to three large clients, the Department of Licensing, Employment Security Department, and Liquor and Cannabis Board, as well as multiple smaller agencies and boards. LAL prosecutes administrative actions against individuals and businesses under the state's licensing and regulatory laws governing drivers and approximately 45 professions, businesses, and occupations, and handles issues relating to unemployment and paid family and medical leave benefits and taxes, long-term support services, and cannabis, alcohol, and tobacco/vapor products. LAL provides a range of litigation and advice services on dynamic, interesting, and challenging issues.
LAL prides itself as an energetic, collegial, and high-performing organization of professionals who strive to provide the most ethical and high-quality legal services to our clients. We strive to consistently exemplify AGO core values: delivering high-quality legal services; conducting ourselves with integrity, professionalism, civility, and transparency; and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace that values, respects, and supports our employees. We enjoy our work, our colleagues, and our clients.
LAL strives to make professional growth a priority and to allow employees to develop their practice in areas of law that interest them, while still meeting divisional and clients’ business needs. LAL attorneys are encouraged to take on more responsibility and subject matters as their careers progress, including training, leadership, and professional development. In addition, LAL supports a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and telework opportunities.
Both AAG positions offer the opportunity to handle a mix of litigation and advice.
Duties
AAG Position #1
- This entry-level position is responsible for independently litigating appeals under the Administrative Procedure Act, including appeals from unemployment insurance benefit decisions and appeals under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as appeals from driver license suspensions under Washington’s implied consent laws.
- The successful candidate will also assist LAL colleagues handling more complex litigation and advice involving significant and high-profile legal issues.
- Typical work of this position includes managing all aspects of varied litigation; conducting legal research; drafting legal pleadings, including briefs to the superior court and appellate courts; making appearances in court and before administrative boards and commissions; and supporting colleagues on significant advice and litigation.
- The assignments for this position will increase in variety and complexity in time, including litigating for different clients or programs and independently advising clients, while continuing to coordinate with colleagues on significant issues.
- Litigation experience and/or experience with unemployment or paid family and medical leave or driver licensing or other regulatory enforcement issues or administrative law practice, while a plus, is not a requirement.
AAG Position #2
- This mid-level attorney position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience.
- The successful candidate will handle a variety of litigation cases, to include appeals under the Administrative Procedure Act, defending original litigation in state and/or federal court for mandamus, injunctive, declaratory, or damages relief against client agencies and officials, at times on significant legal and high-profile issues.
- The successful candidate will also provide legal advice to LAL’s clients, which may include advising on significant and high-profile issues with broad impacts across Washington, including rulemaking, legislation, contracts, open government issues, and tribal/sovereign-to-sovereign and intergovernmental relations.
- Typical work of this position includes managing all aspects of varied litigation; conducting legal research and drafting motions and briefing; propounding and answering discovery; making appearances in court and before administrative boards and commissions; developing and maintaining positive client relationships; providing written and oral options-based legal advice and risk assessment on a range of issues; and, attending meetings with agency staff, managers, and external individuals and entities. The attorney will closely collaborate with other attorneys and staff.
- Experience with litigation or advice on contracts and procurement issues in the public sector, open government issues, and/or with Indian law or tribal/sovereign-to-sovereign and intergovernmental relations is preferred but not a requirement. Willingness to practice in different areas, and to handle a mix of litigation and advice, is required.
These are full-time positions located in Olympia, and involve occasional travel, depending on hearing and meeting locations.
Qualifications
In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, we seek candidates with the following competencies:
- Communicator: Strong oral and written communication skills, understanding of one’s audience, and strong interpersonal skills;
- Problem-Solver: Skill in identifying and resolving problems, including excellent research and analytical skills and ability to exercise appropriate judgment—paying attention to detail while aware of big picture perspective and the need for inclusion of others affected by decisions;
- Self-Starter: Ability to multitask and prioritize workload, stay organized, work independently, meet tight deadlines, and provide timely client services; and,
- Professional: Demonstrated ability to maintain productive working relationships, to meet administrative responsibilities, and to work collaboratively with team members to promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees.
In addition to the competencies above, we seek the following competency for the mid-level attorney position:
- Skilled Practitioner: Experience in or aptitude for litigation at the administrative, state superior or federal district court, or appellate level; and, demonstrated ability to provide high-quality options-based risk assessment and client advice.
Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program and; 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. The AGO greatly encourages, celebrates and values diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfill its mission of providing excellent, independent and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protecting the rights of its people.
Supplemental Information
These AAG positions are represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO. AAG salaries are set between $82,212 and $153,996. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans, retirement, life and basic long-term disability insurance. In addition, there are non-financial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued. The health, safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services. Complementing and fostering this goal is a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, as evidenced in the AGO's environmental policies.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above. In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system and preferably as PDFs:
- A letter of interest;
- Resume;
- Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) with date law degree was conferred; and
- Writing sample (10 pages or less).
To learn more about this opportunity, you are encouraged to contact Division Chief Eric Peterson at EricD.Peterson@atg.wa.gov or (206) 389-2799.
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Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.