Team Lead Torts Division, Tumwater

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 $86328 and $161700. The exact amount is set in accordance withAppendix B of the AWAAG 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 OfficesTorts Division is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to fill a Managing Assistant Attorney General 1 (MAAG1) position in its Tumwater location. This critical role is ideal for an attorney who is ready to lead mentor and drive meaningful outcomes in service of the State. As a managing attorney you will handle complex litigation that influences policy and sets important legal precedents. You will also play a vital role in fostering the professional development of a dynamic team within the AGO.

This position leads and manages a Tumwater Torts litigation team consisting of 6 attorneys and 11 professional Division represents all state agencies involved in tort lawsuits and claims. Attorneys in this division develop subject matter expertise in wide-ranging diverse areas of law including employment law civil rights highway design and complex child abuse matters. If youre passionate about mentoring legal professionals excelling in the courtroom and contributing to meaningful legal work in a supportive and flexible environment the Torts Division is the ideal place for you!

Why join Torts

Collaborative Team: You will work closely with a dedicated and experienced team of attorneys and legal professionals who are committed to providing high-quality legal services to government clients.

Supportive Infrastructure: Our Agency provides ample resources including access to cutting-edge legal research tools expert witnesses and administrative support to ensure you can focus on litigation and legal strategy.

Professional Growth: As a member of a fast-paced highly respected practice you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and expand your skills in a specialized area of civil litigation. Continuing legal education and mentorship opportunities are provided to support your career development

Why choose Olympia

Olympia is the state capital and provides its residents and employees with outdoor adventures ranging from the waters of Puget Sound to the mountains of the Cascade and Olympic Ranges as well as extensive theater live music farmers markets and craft vendors. Further Olympia area residents enjoy a more affordable cost of living than some other areas in the Puget Sound region.

Make a tangible impact on lives across the state by joining a mission-driven Division built on trust teamwork and service!

We seek motivated hardworking self-motivated attorneys who value working as a team defending state agencies and state employees that are devoted to serving the interests of all Washington citizens. As a Team Leader in this division you will lead one of these teams overseeing a group of attorneys and paralegals while working closely with other team leaders and staff to ensure the effective management of complex litigation cases. You will provide guidance mentorship and support to attorneys of varying experience levels as they handle a diverse range of legal matters.

While focusing on your teams casework you will also play an active role in shaping division-wide goals and strategies to enhance client representation and professional development. You will collaborate with other leaders within the Torts Division to develop and implement strategies for improving the work environment and achieving client addition you will serve as a key point of contact for cases managed by your team and will regularly communicate with supervisors and the administrative office manager to provide updates and input on the work being done.

As Team Leader you will maintain a diverse and complex litigation caseload conducting witness interviews handling discovery (including depositions) retaining and preparing experts and developing trial strategies. You will also be responsible for managing appeals from your cases. The position requires strong lawyering communication and management skills as well as the ability to adapt and lead in a dynamic legal team. If you are passionate about mentoring a talented team and making a meaningful impact on legal outcomes this is the role for you.

In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney Generalthe successful candidate will have:

Torts litigation experience while advantageous is not essential. What is essential the successful applicant must have a strong work ethic a willingness to learn and develop new skills and a desire to work as part of a larger team. Relevant subject matter experience may be helpful but is not required.

Employees in the Torts Division work in a collaborative environment; thus the ability to work as a member of the team and to affirmatively contribute to the Divisions respectful and inclusive workplace is essential and required.

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 AFL-CIO. MAAG1 salaries are set between $$86328 and $161700. 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 long-term disability 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 AGOsenvironmental policies.

Interested applicants must apply by hitting the apply button 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) showing the date law degree was conferred; and
• Writing sample (10 pages or less).

If you have questions about this position and/or wish to learn more about it before applying we encourage and welcome you to contact Scott Barbara at or Brian Baker at .

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. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1- or.