Managing Assistant Attorney General 1 Torts Division, Tumwater

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 foundHERE.

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 seeks a dynamic mission-driven attorney to lead the Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) Program.

This critical management 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 of the SAAG program you will direct oversee and mentor attorneys paralegals and professional staff; manage complex tort litigation; and guide case evaluation negotiation and alternative dispute resolution strategies. You will also play a vital role in fostering the professional development of a dynamic team within the AGO as this position leads and manages a team consisting of 1 attorney and 6 professional staff.

The Division represents all state agencies involved in tort lawsuits and claims and this team facilitates and manages the cases that are handled by outside counsel on contract with the AGO as Special Assistant Attorneys General. 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

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

This influential role supports the AGOs commitment to delivering independent ethical and high-quality legal services to the State of Washington and protecting the rights of its people. As the SAAG Program Leader you will oversee and mentor attorneys paralegals and professional staff; manage complex tort litigation; and guide case evaluation negotiation and alternative dispute resolution strategies. You will provide guidance mentorship and support to attorneys of varying experience levels as they handle a diverse range of legal matters. You will collaborate closely with division leadership to assign cases manage contracts update program guidelines and strengthen partnerships with state agencies and risk managers.

This Managing Assistant Attorney General (MAAG) position drives the Torts Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) program. Working closely with the Litigation and Litigation Support Section Chiefs you will perform critical case review to determine the appropriate SAAG assignment direct the contract management and oversee all SAAG activity from initiation to completion. This role monitors the SAAG budget reviews invoices and contracts for compliance and strengthens the coordination of SAAG litigation work within the division. You will lead training efforts streamline communication and keep leadership and clients informed about this critical portfolio of work. Success in this role demands the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment adapt quickly and apply strong legal communication organizational and case management skills.

We are looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment exercises sound professional judgment communicates effectively and is committed to fostering excellence within the division. This role requires strong supervisory skills high ethical standards and the ability to manage a demanding workload with professionalism and clarity.

In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General the 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. MAAG salaries are set between $86328 and $161700. The exact amount is set in accordance withAppendix B of the AWAAG CBA. The salary of an employee whose official duty station is Seattle would reflect an additional 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 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 date law degree conferred; and
• A 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 Torts Litigation Support Section Chief Nicholas Ulrich at or or Scott Barbara at .

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