State of Washington
Assistant Attorney General - Tacoma Division's Torts Section
State of Washington, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
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.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
$76,752 and $149,508 .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.The Washington State Attorney General's Office's Tacoma Division has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Torts (TOR) Section. This position is located in downtown Tacoma (Business District) with quick access to freeways, restaurants, and shopping.Tacoma's Torts Section is looking for an attorney with five or more years of experience including a strong foundation in civil litigation. The work of the Torts Division is demanding, stimulating, and rewarding. Lawyers who enjoy working on cutting-edge legal issues involving the defense of state agencies and employees thrive here.Duties of the attorneys of the Torts Division will include:Drafting pleadings, motions and memoranda.Conducting all aspects of discovery.Motions practice.Trials.Participating in post-trial proceedings including any appeals.We practice in federal courts and superior courts statewide. The typical caseload involves defending state agencies and employees in the northwest region of the state in cases involving civil rights, employment, personal injury, and other torts claims.The challenges of this fast-paced, diverse work are more than offset by the collegial team environment, the dedicated professional support staff, and other litigation resources provided by the Torts Division.The attorney selected for this position will be responsible for maintaining and applying a comprehensive knowledge of procedural and substantive law, working productively with agency clients, developing and executing legal strategy, conducting and answering discovery, bringing and answering motions, engaging in alternative dispute resolution, negotiating settlements as appropriate, and managing and executing all aspects of case preparation and presentation in jury and bench trials.If you have strong analytical, advocacy, and problem-solving skills, enjoy a collegial team environment, have a good sense of humor, and believe that communication and respect are pivotal to success in any endeavor, you have the attributes we are looking for!In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, qualified applicants will offer:Five or more years of experience including a strong foundation in civil litigation.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Good problem solving skills.Excellent legal judgment.The interest and ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with the litigation support and investigative staff, the client agencies and agency Risk Managers, the Office of Risk Management, and other Torts Division attorneys.Ideal candidates will also have strong experience:Interviewing witnesses and conducting and responding to discovery.Taking depositions.Drafting briefs.Handling an active motion practice.Working with expert witnesses.Interacting with high level client representatives.Conducting trials in state and/or federal court.Working with people who have diverse backgrounds, experience, and communication styles.Tort litigation experience, while advantageous, is not essential. Relevant subject matter experience is preferred but not required.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.This 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 .Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above. In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system,
preferably as PDFs
:A letter of interest;Resume;Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable);Writing sample.Important Note : Redact from any document
social security numbers
and do not include documents that are
password protected
.If you have questions about this position and/or wish to learn more about it before applying, we encourage and welcome you to contact Garth Ahearn at
Garth.Ahearn@atg.wa.gov
or (253) 593-6136.This position is open until filled with a first review date of July 3, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled throughout the duration of the recruitment thus you are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
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$76,752 and $149,508 .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.The Washington State Attorney General's Office's Tacoma Division has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Torts (TOR) Section. This position is located in downtown Tacoma (Business District) with quick access to freeways, restaurants, and shopping.Tacoma's Torts Section is looking for an attorney with five or more years of experience including a strong foundation in civil litigation. The work of the Torts Division is demanding, stimulating, and rewarding. Lawyers who enjoy working on cutting-edge legal issues involving the defense of state agencies and employees thrive here.Duties of the attorneys of the Torts Division will include:Drafting pleadings, motions and memoranda.Conducting all aspects of discovery.Motions practice.Trials.Participating in post-trial proceedings including any appeals.We practice in federal courts and superior courts statewide. The typical caseload involves defending state agencies and employees in the northwest region of the state in cases involving civil rights, employment, personal injury, and other torts claims.The challenges of this fast-paced, diverse work are more than offset by the collegial team environment, the dedicated professional support staff, and other litigation resources provided by the Torts Division.The attorney selected for this position will be responsible for maintaining and applying a comprehensive knowledge of procedural and substantive law, working productively with agency clients, developing and executing legal strategy, conducting and answering discovery, bringing and answering motions, engaging in alternative dispute resolution, negotiating settlements as appropriate, and managing and executing all aspects of case preparation and presentation in jury and bench trials.If you have strong analytical, advocacy, and problem-solving skills, enjoy a collegial team environment, have a good sense of humor, and believe that communication and respect are pivotal to success in any endeavor, you have the attributes we are looking for!In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, qualified applicants will offer:Five or more years of experience including a strong foundation in civil litigation.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Good problem solving skills.Excellent legal judgment.The interest and ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with the litigation support and investigative staff, the client agencies and agency Risk Managers, the Office of Risk Management, and other Torts Division attorneys.Ideal candidates will also have strong experience:Interviewing witnesses and conducting and responding to discovery.Taking depositions.Drafting briefs.Handling an active motion practice.Working with expert witnesses.Interacting with high level client representatives.Conducting trials in state and/or federal court.Working with people who have diverse backgrounds, experience, and communication styles.Tort litigation experience, while advantageous, is not essential. Relevant subject matter experience is preferred but not required.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.This 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 .Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above. In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system,
preferably as PDFs
:A letter of interest;Resume;Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable);Writing sample.Important Note : Redact from any document
social security numbers
and do not include documents that are
password protected
.If you have questions about this position and/or wish to learn more about it before applying, we encourage and welcome you to contact Garth Ahearn at
Garth.Ahearn@atg.wa.gov
or (253) 593-6136.This position is open until filled with a first review date of July 3, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled throughout the duration of the recruitment thus you are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
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