Regional AAG — Child Welfare Litigation (Hybrid)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Flexible schedules and telecommuting

Mentoring program

Training and career development

Paid bar dues (start by Jan 31)

Health and wellness program

Vacation, sick, holidays

Job summary

Washington State Attorney General's Office in Vancouver, WA seeks an experienced attorney to join the Regional Services Division and handle high-volume child welfare and related litigation. The role emphasizes independent judgment within a large state office serving diverse client agencies across Washington.

Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice in Washington and possess an ABA-accredited law degree.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly adapt to a practice with 60+ cases at a time and shift between tasks.
• Strong communication with client agencies and colleagues is essential.
• A passion for child welfare and a willingness to litigate is desirable.
• Demonstrated time management and organization under heavy caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Represent DCYF in child welfare matters to protect abused and neglected children.
• Maintain a fast-paced litigation workload with juvenile court appearances and trials.
• Advise the agency on regulatory enforcement matters and related proceedings.
• Travel regionally within Washington State as needed.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Time management

Public service mindset

Child welfare interest

Education

ABA accredited law school

Job description

Washington State Attorney General's Office in Vancouver, WA seeks an experienced attorney to join the Regional Services Division and handle high-volume child welfare and related litigation. The role emphasizes independent judgment within a large state office serving diverse client agencies across Washington.

Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice in Washington and possess an ABA-accredited law degree.