AAG – Child Welfare Litigation (Hybrid/Telecommute)
State of Washington Attorney General's Office
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Job summary
Washington State Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Regional Services Division, Everett, to primarily represent DCYF in child welfare litigation. The role offers exposure to juvenile, superior, and administrative hearings, with opportunities to work with multiple state agencies and educational institutions.
The Everett team includes 17 attorneys and 20 staff, emphasizing public service, professional development, and work-life balance.
Qualifications
- Must have ABA-accredited law degree or completed WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Washington State.
- Demonstrated commitment to public service in legal practice.
- Ability to manage a large caseload and adapt to varying assignments.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate evidence to determine legal sufficiency for court intervention.
- Review petitions and related documents.
- Apply the Indian Child Welfare Act and Washington ICWA in cases.
- Consult with social workers and agency staff.
- Submit and respond to discovery; prepare witnesses and evidence for hearings.
- Review court reports and perform legal research and analysis.
- Submit briefs to the court and communicate with attorneys and guardians ad litem.
- Consider settlement options; prepare for trial and take cases to trial.
- Take all other actions necessary to represent client agencies.
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Job description
Washington State Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Regional Services Division, Everett, to primarily represent DCYF in child welfare litigation. The role offers exposure to juvenile, superior, and administrative hearings, with opportunities to work with multiple state agencies and educational institutions.
The Everett team includes 17 attorneys and 20 staff, emphasizing public service, professional development, and work-life balance.
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