AAG — Regional Juvenile Litigation (DCYF)

Washington State Office of the Attorney General; Washington; In loco; USD 91.000 - 157.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Washington Public Employees' Pension/P

Deferred Compensation Program

11 paid holidays + personal holiday

Sick leave accrual

Annual leave accrual

Longevity premium

Hybrid work and flexible schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington State Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Regional Services Division, based in Kennewick or Yakima, WA. The role focuses on representing DCYF in child welfare matters, including dependency, guardianship, and termination cases, with regional travel within Washington.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to practice in Washington and have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school or completed the Washington State Bar Association’s Rule 6

Competenze

• Must be a JD graduate and licensed to practice law in Washington state.
• Experience in juvenile litigation or child welfare matters is preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills are required.

Mansioni

• Evaluate evidence to determine legal sufficiency for court intervention.
• Apply the Indian Child Welfare Act and Washington ICWA in cases.
• Review petitions, documents, and court reports; coordinate with social workers.
• Prepare witnesses and evidence for hearings or trials; handle discovery responses.
• Perform legal research and analysis; brief the court; communicate with guardians ad litem.

Conoscenze

Litigation

Legal Research

Client Advocacy

Washington Law

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD)

Washington Bar license

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington State Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Regional Services Division, based in Kennewick or Yakima, WA. The role focuses on representing DCYF in child welfare matters, including dependency, guardianship, and termination cases, with regional travel within Washington.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to practice in Washington and have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school or completed the Washington State Bar Association’s Rule 6