State of Washington
Assistant Attorney General - Children, Youth, and Families Division PAL Section,
State of Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
DescriptionAll 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
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THIS VIDEO .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 plansVacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid HolidaysTransparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $76,752 and $149,508. 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 optionsA formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environmentHealth and wellness programTraining and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwideThe Children, Youth, and Families Division (CYF) of the WA State Attorney General's Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in its Program Advice and Litigation Section.This position presents an exciting opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about litigation, mentoring, and DCYF's programs to serve as the program litigation coordinator of the Children, Youth, and Families Division (CYF) of the AGO. In this role, an attorney with state and federal litigation experience will serve as lead or consulting attorney on cases that have programmatic challenges, are complex in subject matter, and frequently involve discovery issues. The program litigation coordinator will convene litigation and trial teams, coordinate and edit colleagues' pleadings and litigation-related documents, create section protocols and templates for litigation, and train and mentor colleagues. The types of cases assigned can vary and include contract, public records, civil rights, and system reform lawsuits. The work and responsibility of this division are of critical importance and have a significant impact on the families and children of our state.DutiesThe Section’s Work: This position will be a member of the CYF Program Advice and Litigation (PAL) section, which represents the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) headquarters staff. DCYF operates the state’s juvenile rehabilitation, child welfare and protection, foster care, and early learning and childcare programs. This section has several major areas of responsibility, which include: DCYF headquarters advice and representation; statewide juvenile litigation and appellate coordination; coordination of training for juvenile litigation AAGs; and policy support to the AGO when needed on child welfare, juvenile rehabilitation, and early learning issues. The section also handles appeals of termination of parental rights and dependency orders arising out of local cases, and consults on and edits appellate briefs for division colleagues and other divisions that represent DCYF.A typical workweek can vary, but it is anticipated that this AAG’s work will primarily consist of litigation-related tasks and coordination which may include preparing litigation documents for court, appearing at court as necessary, coordinating moot courts for arguments, coordinating discovery, negotiating with opposing counsel, reviewing and editing colleagues’ pleadings and litigation-related documents, creating section protocols and templates, and training and mentoring colleagues.The AAG will join a division and section with staff who are talented, compassionate, highly collegial, and dedicated to serving in an essential role in the protection of the State’s most vulnerable people. Members of the division and section are uniformly committed to creating a workplace that is cooperative, inclusive, and supportive of personal and professional growth. This full-time position is located in the Tumwater Attorney General’s Office and may involve occasional travel within the state.QualificationsIn addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, qualifications include:At least three years of litigation experience in state and federal courts;A strong desire to litigate;The ability to develop and carry out systemic approaches to litigation;Strong legal skills;Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse personalities;Strong organizational and communication skills;Highly value teamwork, collaboration, and the support of a positive working environment that recognizes and respects all employees;A willingness and talent for contributing to a collegial and inclusive working environment; andThe ability to work with sophisticated clients who have responsibility for critical programs of statewide significance.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 InformationThis Assistant Attorney General position is 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 $76,752 and $149,508. 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.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); andWriting sample.If you have questions about this position and/or want to learn more about it before applying, you are welcome and encourage to contact Section Chief Carissa Greenberg at (360) 586-6506 or Carissa.Greenberg@atg.wa.gov, or Division Chief Carrie Wayno at (360) 586-6498 or Carrie.Wayno@atg.wa.gov.
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THIS VIDEO .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 plansVacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid HolidaysTransparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $76,752 and $149,508. 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 optionsA formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environmentHealth and wellness programTraining and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwideThe Children, Youth, and Families Division (CYF) of the WA State Attorney General's Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in its Program Advice and Litigation Section.This position presents an exciting opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about litigation, mentoring, and DCYF's programs to serve as the program litigation coordinator of the Children, Youth, and Families Division (CYF) of the AGO. In this role, an attorney with state and federal litigation experience will serve as lead or consulting attorney on cases that have programmatic challenges, are complex in subject matter, and frequently involve discovery issues. The program litigation coordinator will convene litigation and trial teams, coordinate and edit colleagues' pleadings and litigation-related documents, create section protocols and templates for litigation, and train and mentor colleagues. The types of cases assigned can vary and include contract, public records, civil rights, and system reform lawsuits. The work and responsibility of this division are of critical importance and have a significant impact on the families and children of our state.DutiesThe Section’s Work: This position will be a member of the CYF Program Advice and Litigation (PAL) section, which represents the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) headquarters staff. DCYF operates the state’s juvenile rehabilitation, child welfare and protection, foster care, and early learning and childcare programs. This section has several major areas of responsibility, which include: DCYF headquarters advice and representation; statewide juvenile litigation and appellate coordination; coordination of training for juvenile litigation AAGs; and policy support to the AGO when needed on child welfare, juvenile rehabilitation, and early learning issues. The section also handles appeals of termination of parental rights and dependency orders arising out of local cases, and consults on and edits appellate briefs for division colleagues and other divisions that represent DCYF.A typical workweek can vary, but it is anticipated that this AAG’s work will primarily consist of litigation-related tasks and coordination which may include preparing litigation documents for court, appearing at court as necessary, coordinating moot courts for arguments, coordinating discovery, negotiating with opposing counsel, reviewing and editing colleagues’ pleadings and litigation-related documents, creating section protocols and templates, and training and mentoring colleagues.The AAG will join a division and section with staff who are talented, compassionate, highly collegial, and dedicated to serving in an essential role in the protection of the State’s most vulnerable people. Members of the division and section are uniformly committed to creating a workplace that is cooperative, inclusive, and supportive of personal and professional growth. This full-time position is located in the Tumwater Attorney General’s Office and may involve occasional travel within the state.QualificationsIn addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, qualifications include:At least three years of litigation experience in state and federal courts;A strong desire to litigate;The ability to develop and carry out systemic approaches to litigation;Strong legal skills;Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse personalities;Strong organizational and communication skills;Highly value teamwork, collaboration, and the support of a positive working environment that recognizes and respects all employees;A willingness and talent for contributing to a collegial and inclusive working environment; andThe ability to work with sophisticated clients who have responsibility for critical programs of statewide significance.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 InformationThis Assistant Attorney General position is 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 $76,752 and $149,508. 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.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); andWriting sample.If you have questions about this position and/or want to learn more about it before applying, you are welcome and encourage to contact Section Chief Carissa Greenberg at (360) 586-6506 or Carissa.Greenberg@atg.wa.gov, or Division Chief Carrie Wayno at (360) 586-6498 or Carrie.Wayno@atg.wa.gov.
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