Assistant Attorney General - Labor and Industries Division in Seattle
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: State of Washington is hiring Assistant Attorney General - Labor and Industries Division in Seattle right now, this position will be dwelled in Washington. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process. may contact Tracy Robinson at 360-586-7693. For those who are hearing impaired and need assistance, please contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com
The Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the state of Washington, and the Attorney General's Office serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. In furtherance of its mission to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to officials, agencies, and people of the state of Washington, the AGO covers a remarkably diverse legal landscape, including social and health services, consumer protection, civil and administrative litigation, environmental law, torts, tribal law, labor law, appellate practice and criminal prosecution.
The agency is highly respected for the quality of its legal work and the professionalism and ethical standards of its staff and leadership. The AGO's dedicated team members of 500 attorneys and 700 professional staff often cite the AGO's broad mandate, offering challenging, diverse work in the public interest, as reasons to join the office -- and opportunities for professional growth, along with a collegial atmosphere, as reasons to stay. 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 protect the rights of its people.
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DUTIES:
The Seattle Section of the Washington State Attorney General's Office's Labor and Industries Division (LNI) has an opening for an attorney to represent the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries in workers' compensation (industrial insurance) matters. The LNI Division is a dynamic, diverse, and collegial division with sections in Seattle and Tumwater. The Division is comprised of 104 employees who are committed to serving the public by providing high-quality legal services in support of their client's mission to: protect workers, preserve the industrial insurance accident fund and help injured workers heal and return to work.
The LNI Division handles litigation and advice for the Department of Labor and Industries in a broad array of areas, including: Industrial Insurance, Worker Health and Safety, Employer Services, Employment Standards, Wage Theft, Building Trades and Crime Victim's Compensation. The workload of the division includes client advice and high-volume, fast-paced litigation before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals and the Office of Administrative Hearings, Washington Superior Courts, and Courts of Appeal and Federal Courts.
This position is specifically for an attorney who is interested in representing the Department of Labor and Industries in litigation involving fast-paced workers' compensation cases. These cases involve interesting legal and medical issues. The successful attorney will join a group of attorneys and professional staff committed to providing excellent legal services in an inclusive, collegial environment. Our litigation attorneys effectively handle motion practice and discovery, conduct legal research and write briefs and pleadings, and conduct direct and cross-examination in hearings and depositions. The attorney also interacts with outside parties and stakeholders, negotiate settlements, presents arguments orally and in writing and engages in superior court practice, including jury trials. The attorney will need to be flexible, adaptive, organized, and able to work well with technical staff. The attorney will also need to handle technically challenging subject matter involving medical and vocational experts. The division offers great mentors, a team atmosphere, and supports and encourages flexibility and creativity.
The position is located in downtown Seattle and periodic travel throughout the state may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The following qualifications are required:
- An interest in handling worker's compensation cases on behalf the Department of Labor and Industries before administrative tribunals, superior courts, and in the appellate courts. Prior experience in worker's compensation is not required, but you must be interested in handling such cases.
- An interest in civil litigation including engaging in discovery, drafting motions and briefs, negotiating with other parties and presenting oral arguments before various courts and tribunals.
- The ability to contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with interested groups and members of the public.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask by managing an active caseload and meeting tight deadlines.
- Values working in an inclusive, creative and collaborative work environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
AGO salaries are based on experience, qualifications and are commensurate with comparable positions in the AGO. 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.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above. In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system:
• A letter of interest;
• Resume;
• Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
• Writing sample.
For information about the position, please contact Division Chief Lionel Greaves at LionelG@atg.wa.gov or (206) 516-7659. The deadline for receipt of all application material is January 24, 2018.
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This Office 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 trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process. may contact Tracy Robinson at 360-586-7693. For those who are hearing impaired and need assistance, please contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com
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