Public Sector AAG: Juvenile & Child Welfare Litigator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Bar dues paid

Mentoring program

Health and wellness program

Training and career development

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting options

Job summary

The Christine O. Gregoire Spokane Division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General in the Social and Health Services Section, located in Spokane County.

Some caseloads span Adams, Asotin, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens and Whitman Counties. The attorney will handle juvenile welfare litigation, including dependency and termination of parental rights, foster care licensing matters, and may travel to outside counties.

Qualifications

• Expressed interest in public sector law and litigation.
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage a heavy caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court weekly on juvenile welfare matters.
• Litigate matters including hearings, motions and trials.
• Handle appellate litigation arising from trials.
• Collaborate with social workers and supervisors across counties.

Skills

Public sector law

Litigation

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Diversity experience

Eastern WA practice

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Christine O. Gregoire Spokane Division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General in the Social and Health Services Section, located in Spokane County.

Some caseloads span Adams, Asotin, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens and Whitman Counties. The attorney will handle juvenile welfare litigation, including dependency and termination of parental rights, foster care licensing matters, and may travel to outside counties.