Attorney – Behavioral Health & Civil Rights

State of Washington Attorney General's Office; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting options

Formal mentoring program

Health and wellness program

Training and career development

Job summary

Washington State Attorney General's Office seeks an experienced attorney for the Behavioral Health Section in Tumwater, WA. The role focuses on civil and forensic mental health matters, including the confinement of sexually violent predators and operations of state psychiatric facilities.

You will gain hands-on litigation experience in state and federal courts while balancing patient rights with public safety.

Qualifications

• Graduated from ABA-accredited law school or completed WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil commitment hearings in Pierce, Thurston or King County Superior Court (bench and jury).
• Represent SCC in federal and state litigation regarding conditions of confinement.
• Manage contempt hearings, guardianship cases, public records litigation, and appeals.
• Provide client advice on issues involving constitutional law, health care, reimbursement, patient rights, and facility operations.
• Assist on federal class actions and complex litigation.

Education

ABA-accredited law school / WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program

Job description

Washington State Attorney General's Office seeks an experienced attorney for the Behavioral Health Section in Tumwater, WA. The role focuses on civil and forensic mental health matters, including the confinement of sexually violent predators and operations of state psychiatric facilities.

You will gain hands-on litigation experience in state and federal courts while balancing patient rights with public safety.