Founded in 1889, the State of Washington was the 42nd American territory to be admitted to the United States. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Washington is si
Assistant Attorney General - Corrections Division
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$82.2K - $154.0K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
Are you interested in working on a supportive and collaborative team of attorneys representing and advising the Department of Corrections on a wide variety of legal issues? The Department of Corrections provides incarcerated individuals with medical care, religious services, mail and legal access, a disciplinary process, rehabilitative programming, and more; and with each of those programs comes the need for legal advice and representation in litigation.
The Corrections Division of the WA State Attorney General's Office is looking for an attorney interested in working as an Assistant Attorney General in an advice and civil litigation practice. This position can be located in Tumwater or Spokane.
The attorneys in Corrections defend the Department of Corrections and its employees in Section 1983 civil rights actions, Washington Public Records Act cases, and personal restraint petitions related to prison conditions. These cases critically impact the state’s ever-evolving corrections system and range from pro se civil rights matters to class action litigation challenging the constitutionality of prison conditions and programs. In addition, attorneys in the unit serve as client contacts and legal advisers for the Department of Corrections and frequently work closely with DOC officials. In the Corrections Division, attorneys and professional staff pride themselves on working together closely in a collegial and fun environment to provide high quality legal services on challenging and interesting issues.
Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and can-do attitude
- Excellent judgment
- A desire to represent the Department of Corrections
- The ability to multitask and independently manage a robust caseload, with appropriate supervision and mentorship
- Superior communication and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of the state and federal rules of civil procedure
- Ability to advance legal arguments by writing persuasively, concisely, and respectfully
- Commitment to constantly striving for improvement and professional growth and contributing to the professional growth of colleagues
Requirements
- Graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program
- Licensed to practice law in Washington state (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission by motion will also be considered)
Benefits
- 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 AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st
- 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
Job Requirements
- Strong work ethic and can-do attitude
- Excellent judgment
- A desire to represent the Department of Corrections
- The ability to multitask and independently manage a robust caseload, with appropriate supervision and mentorship
- Superior communication and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of the state and federal rules of civil procedure
- Ability to advance legal arguments by writing persuasively, concisely, and respectfully
- Commitment to constantly striving for improvement and professional growth and contributing to the professional growth of colleagues
- Graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program
- Licensed to practice law in Washington state (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission by motion will also be considered)
Benefits
- 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 AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st
- 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
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