Assistant Attorney General - Labor & Personnel Division, Tumwater
State of WashingtonDescription
- 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.
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 plans
- Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
- Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $82,212 and $153,996. 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 CBA
- Flex schedules and telecommuting options
- A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environment
- Health and wellness program
- Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide
* * * * * * * * * * * *Are you interested in practicing employment and labor law in an environment that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration? The Washington State Attorney General's Office's Labor and Personnel Division (LPD) seeks to fill an Assistant Attorney General position that involves a mix of client advice and litigation. The practice is dynamic, challenging and evolving, and requires the exercise of diplomatic skills as well as legal advocacy. This position will be located in Tumwater, WA. Duties
The Labor and Personnel Division represents and advises all state agencies and most colleges and universities on labor and employment issues, including labor negotiations and arbitrations, anti-discrimination laws, wage laws, employee discipline, public disclosure laws, and state and federal family and medical leave laws. The division handles civil litigation related to wage and hour law, and public disclosure. Attorneys have significant client contact, and also appear before administrative boards, independent arbitrators, and in state and federal courts.
Specific responsibilities of the position include:- Meeting with assigned clients who are often high level managers or directors of state agencies, and providing options based advice on all aspects of labor and employment law;
- Preparing witnesses for hearings;
- Crafting motions and legal pleadings;
- Conducting and directing necessary legal research;
- Responding to interrogatories and discovery;
- Mediating cases; and
- Litigating cases.
The attorney hired for this position will join a division composed of talented and dedicated colleagues, all of whom are determined to provide the best legal services for the clients and people they serve. At the same time, the Labor and Personnel Division, like the whole of the Attorney General's Office, is committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere which is supportive, inclusive and collegial for its employees, with the shared goal of achieving a high level of personal and professional satisfaction.Qualifications
In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, the successful candidate should have:
At least three years' experience in litigation and client advice including;
- Experience drafting briefs;
- Interviewing and preparing witnesses for testimony;
- Conducting hearings or oral arguments before administrative tribunals, the superior or federal courts;
- Professionally interacting with and advising clients on substantial legal issues;
- Excellent writing and advocacy skills;
- Possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills; and
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
Labor and employment experience is preferred. Experience with labor contracts and advising human resources and upper level management are also desirable. Candidates who have less than three years' litigation and client advice experience, but who have substantial experience in human resources or labor relations will also be considered.
Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program; and be licensed to practice law in Washington State. (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission will also be considered.) The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice. The AGO greatly encourages, celebrates and values diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfill its mission of providing excellent, independent and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protecting the rights of its people.Supplemental Information
This position is not represented by the Association of Assistant Attorneys General/Washington Federation of State Employees AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO. AAG salaries are set between $82,212 and $153,996. Ultimately, AAG salaries are 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, preferably as PDFs:- A letter of interest;
- Resume;
- Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
- A writing sample (10 pages or less).
If you have questions about this position and/or want to learn more about it before applying, please contact Section Chief Amee Tilger at Amee.Tilger@atg.wa.gov / (360) 586-0299.
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The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.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 age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a 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.