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Posted : Friday, March 01, 2024 01:39 AM
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Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.
wa.
gov.
Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.
washingtonrelay.
com.
All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction.
The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest.
For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE and view THIS VIDEO.
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace.
Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported.
The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include: A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plansVacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid HolidaysTransparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $74,520 and $139,572.
The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per Article 10.
8 of the AWAAG CBAFlex schedules and telecommuting optionsA formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environmentHealth and wellness programTraining and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide * * * * * * * * * * * *The Corrections Division's Civil Rights Unit is looking for an attorney interested in a fast-paced civil litigation practice.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The attorneys in the Civil Rights Unit (not to be confused with the Wing Luke Civil Rights Division) defend the Department of Corrections and its employees in civil rights actions, Public Records Act cases, and personal restraint petitions related to prison conditions.
These cases range from straightforward condition of confinement claims to complex class action and other system reform litigation.
The attorney hired will also advise the Department of Corrections on issues related to prison operations, public records, and/or civil rights.
In addition, attorneys in the Civil Rights Unit assist in prosecuting community supervision violations before the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
The Civil Rights Unit consists of 11.
5 attorneys located in Olympia and Spokane.
The attorney hired for this position will be located in Olympia, WA.
The duties for this position will include: Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefing in civil matters in state and federal courts, including appeals;Propounding and responding to written discovery;Taking and defending depositions;Appearing in court for motions practice, trials, and appellate arguments;Working with Community Corrections Officers to prosecute community supervision violations at hearings held inside prisons and jails throughout the State;Working closely with professional staff to accomplish litigation goals and meet all deadlines;Working closely with Department of Corrections employees to investigate claims and gather evidence; andCommunicating with incarcerated individuals and opposing counsel about their claims and litigation against the State.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This Assistant Attorney General position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO.
AAG salaries are set between $74,520 and $139,572.
The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.
A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans, retirement, life and basic long-term disability insurance.
In addition, there are non-financial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued.
The health, safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services.
Complementing and fostering this goal is a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, as evidenced in the AGO's environmental policies.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above.
In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system and preferably as PDFs: A letter of interest;Resume;Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); andWriting sample.
If you have questions about this position and/or want to learn more about it before applying, please contact either or both of the Civil Rights Unit Leads: AAG Katie Faber at 360-586-1445 or katie.
faber@atg.
wa.
gov, and AAG Candie Dibble at 509-458-3538 or candie.
dibble@atg.
wa.
gov.
This position is open until filled, however, first review will be December 14, 2023 and ongoing after that.
Interviews will be scheduled throughout the duration of the recruitment thus you are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
*************************Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment.
Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.
wa.
gov.
Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.
washingtonrelay.
com.
wa.
gov.
Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.
washingtonrelay.
com.
All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction.
The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest.
For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE and view THIS VIDEO.
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace.
Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported.
The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include: A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plansVacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid HolidaysTransparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $74,520 and $139,572.
The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per Article 10.
8 of the AWAAG CBAFlex schedules and telecommuting optionsA formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environmentHealth and wellness programTraining and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide * * * * * * * * * * * *The Corrections Division's Civil Rights Unit is looking for an attorney interested in a fast-paced civil litigation practice.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The attorneys in the Civil Rights Unit (not to be confused with the Wing Luke Civil Rights Division) defend the Department of Corrections and its employees in civil rights actions, Public Records Act cases, and personal restraint petitions related to prison conditions.
These cases range from straightforward condition of confinement claims to complex class action and other system reform litigation.
The attorney hired will also advise the Department of Corrections on issues related to prison operations, public records, and/or civil rights.
In addition, attorneys in the Civil Rights Unit assist in prosecuting community supervision violations before the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
The Civil Rights Unit consists of 11.
5 attorneys located in Olympia and Spokane.
The attorney hired for this position will be located in Olympia, WA.
The duties for this position will include: Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefing in civil matters in state and federal courts, including appeals;Propounding and responding to written discovery;Taking and defending depositions;Appearing in court for motions practice, trials, and appellate arguments;Working with Community Corrections Officers to prosecute community supervision violations at hearings held inside prisons and jails throughout the State;Working closely with professional staff to accomplish litigation goals and meet all deadlines;Working closely with Department of Corrections employees to investigate claims and gather evidence; andCommunicating with incarcerated individuals and opposing counsel about their claims and litigation against the State.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This Assistant Attorney General position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO.
AAG salaries are set between $74,520 and $139,572.
The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.
A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans, retirement, life and basic long-term disability insurance.
In addition, there are non-financial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued.
The health, safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services.
Complementing and fostering this goal is a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, as evidenced in the AGO's environmental policies.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above.
In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system and preferably as PDFs: A letter of interest;Resume;Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); andWriting sample.
If you have questions about this position and/or want to learn more about it before applying, please contact either or both of the Civil Rights Unit Leads: AAG Katie Faber at 360-586-1445 or katie.
faber@atg.
wa.
gov, and AAG Candie Dibble at 509-458-3538 or candie.
dibble@atg.
wa.
gov.
This position is open until filled, however, first review will be December 14, 2023 and ongoing after that.
Interviews will be scheduled throughout the duration of the recruitment thus you are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
*************************Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment.
Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.
wa.
gov.
Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.
washingtonrelay.
com.
• Phone : (800) 676-3777
• Location : Olympia, WA
• Post ID: 9006192854
