Section Chief - Complex Litigation Division SeattleTumwater
Section Chief - Complex Litigation Division SeattleTumwater
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- Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at.Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service atorwww.washingtonrelay.
All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney Generals 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 Offices Annual Report which can be foundHEREand viewTHIS VIDEO.
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy lifework 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 MAAG salaries are set between $80592and $156996. The exact amount is set in accordance withAppendix B of theAWAAG CBA
- The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st perArticle 10.8 of theAWAAG CBA
- Flex schedules and telecommuting options
- A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGOs 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
* * * * * * * * * * * *TheComplex Litigation Division at the Washington State Attorney Generals Office has an extraordinary opportunity for an attorney interested in managing a team of experienced assistant attorney generals and litigating significant issues that face our State and the nation. This position will manage a team of assistant attorney generals in the Complex Litigation Division. This position will be located in downtown Seattle or Tumwater.
The Complex Litigation Division seeks an attorney with management experience significant litigation experience and a demonstrated commitment to public service to work in this Division. The holder of this position must be adaptable and possess strong lawyering communication and management skills. The Division values teamwork and inclusion and is committed to the training and professional development of its attorneys. Skills required include mentoring and coaching attorneys; listening and communicating effectively both internally and externally; and actively participating in division leadership. Duties
Attorneys in the Complex Litigation Division work on some of the Offices most challenging and highprofile cases including affirmative federal litigation. The Division is currently leading multistate litigation to protect and increase access to medication abortion and will remain at the forefront of the fight to protect Washingtonians reproductive rights. The Division has ongoing affirmative federal litigation as well as a lengthy history of challenging federal government action including litigation related to a prior administrations public charge rule border wall family separation policy conscience rule3Dprinted ghost guns Title X student visa rule and pandemicera public school funding and aid for thousands of Washington students.
The Division also litigates cases such as Washingtons lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic; challenges to the constitutionality of the States law restricting gun magazine capacity size and the law banning the sale of weapons;a campaign finance enforcement action against Meta related to its sale of political advertisements; and challenges to the States forest management and marbled murrelet conservation plans.
The Division fulfills a leading role for the Office in the enforcement of the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement with ongoing arbitrations which this position will support.
Duties of attorneys in the Complex Litigation Division include directing and assisting in investigations; drafting pleadings motions and memoranda from initial filing through postjudgment proceedings; depositions and all other aspects of discovery; presenting oral argument; and participating in trial and posttrial proceedings including appeals in state and/or federal court. The Division collaborates with many of the Offices divisions including the Solicitor Generals Office on the cases it litigates. Our attorneys may be asked to represent the Office in public settings on matters that may be of a sensitive nature or that may carry elevated media interest.
Qualifications
In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General qualified candidates must have:
- Ten or more years actively litigating civil cases in state and federal courts including discovery motions practice under Rules 12 and 56 and trying cases to a verdict;
- Demonstrated ability to mentor attorneys foster teamwork and collaboration and promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees; and
- Exceptional ability to advance legal arguments by writing and orally arguing persuasively and respectfully.
To serve as an Assistant Attorney General one must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBAs 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 by motion will also be considered. The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicants 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
This Managing Assistant Attorney General position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28 AFLCIO. Managing AAG salaries are set between $80592and $156996. The exact amount is set in accordance withAppendix B of the AWAAG CBA. Note that positions located in King County are eligible for 5 King County Assignment pay per legislative action. A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans retirement life and basic longterm disability insurance. In addition there are nonfinancial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and worklife 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 longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship as evidenced in the AGOsenvironmental policies.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the apply button above. In addition to the online application one must upload via the system preferably as PDFs:- A letter of interest;
- Resume;
- Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
- Writing sample (no more 10 pages).
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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 dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or the use of a trained dog guide or 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.Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service atorwww.washingtonrelay.
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