Section Chief - Social Health Services Division Olympia
Section Chief - Social Health Services Division Olympia
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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 ator.
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 $80592 and $156996. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix 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 the AWAAG 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
* * * * * * * * * * * *The WA State Attorney Generals OfficesSocial and Health Services (SHS) Divisionhas an opening for a Section Chief locatedin Olympia WA.
This position is within the Social & Health Services Division and provides client advice and representation in litigation to the clients of the division. This position is the Section Chief for the Behavioral Health Forensic Section and is responsible for supervision of the attorneys representing DSHSs Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) with an emphasis on representation of the Office of Forensic Mental Health Services.The Social and Health and Services (SHO) division represents five state agencies including the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Health Care Authority (HCA) in their missions to provide benefits protection and care to some of our states most vulnerable and disenfranchised residents. The divisions 44 attorneys and 28 professional staff provide legal services advice and representation to DSHSs many programs and functions including mental health services and the state psychiatric hospitals; adult protective services; home and community services for elderly and disabled individuals; service to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities; income assistance; revenue recovery and child support; vocational rehabilitation; and the Special Commitment Center.
Legal Highlights: Division litigation ranges from federal court class action cases involving thousands of individuals to administrative appeals involving a single individual. Recent cases include a challenge to Washingtons longterm care benefit program (the first program of its kind in the country) and a challenge to the adequacy of the states mental health services. Other examples of cases include contract disputes with medical providers and managed care organizations; appeals related to eligibility for certain medical services; lawsuits brought by legal advocacy organizations on behalf of Medicaid recipients and disabled individuals; complex civil rights challenges by residents of the Special Commitment Center for sexually violent predators; civil and felony commitment hearings and trials; guardianship petitions on behalf of vulnerable adults; and appeals of vulnerable adult abuse or neglect findings.
Duties
The team leader position handles litigation and client advice for BHA and coordinates the legal services among the staff who do legal work for BHA. While the position is within the Behavioral HealthForensic Section of the Social and Health Services Division it also involves secondary responsibilities relating to practice areas within the Behavioral HealthCivil section. Responsibilities of both behavioral health sections include covering the involuntary commitment docket at WSH as well as show cause hearings jury trials appeals and any other litigation affecting the clients whom the section represents.
Qualifications
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. MAAG salaries are set between $80592 and $156996. The exact amount is set in accordance withAppendix 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 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 AGOs environmental policies.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the apply button above. In addition to the online application one must upload via the system and preferably as PDFs:
- A letter of interest;
- Resume;
- Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
- Writing sample 10 pages or less).
If you have questions about this position and/or want to learn more about it before applying please contact Division Chief Natalie King at or.
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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 ator.
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