Assistant Attorney General — Juvenile Courtroom Litigator

State of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package (medical,

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Vacation/Sick/Military/Civil Leave & 9

Transparent salary schedule

King County Assignment Pay

Telecommuting options

Mentoring program

Health and wellness program

Training and career development

Job summary

State of Washington, Office of the Attorney General in Seattle, seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Social and Health Services Division. This fast-paced role focuses on juvenile litigation, handling complex cases with guidance from a Team Leader and collaboration with professional staff.

You will represent the DCYF and DSHS in King County, manage your own caseload, and have opportunities to lead trials while working in a hybrid in-office and telecommute environment.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with people of diverse backgrounds with respect and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Handle all stages of a dependency or termination case from reviewing and filing the petition through mediation, settlement, and/or trial.
• Motions practice in dependency review status cases.
• Case-specific client advice.
• Civil litigation discovery.
• Frequent court appearances.
• Regular use of the rules of evidence and exhibit practice.
• First chair trials within months of starting in the Division.

Skills

Writing and advocacy

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Litigation experience (plus)

Education

ABA-accredited law school

WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program

Job description

State of Washington, Office of the Attorney General in Seattle, seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Social and Health Services Division. This fast-paced role focuses on juvenile litigation, handling complex cases with guidance from a Team Leader and collaboration with professional staff.

You will represent the DCYF and DSHS in King County, manage your own caseload, and have opportunities to lead trials while working in a hybrid in-office and telecommute environment.