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华盛顿州检察长办公室的所有员工和志愿者都在保护本州、人民和资源方面发挥着至关重要的作用，从而提供了无与伦比的工作满意度。检察长办公室由多元、协作且极其优秀的法律专业人士组成，他们坚定致力于公共服务，并共享推进公共利益的共同目标。如需了解检察长办公室的更多信息，我们鼓励您查阅办公室的年度报告，该报告可在此 查看此处。
办公室重视健康的工作与生活平衡，以及尊重、包容和多元的工作环境。成功应聘者将加入一个致力于提供卓越法律服务的办公室，在这里每个人都致力于卓越的法律服务，个人职业发展也受到鼓励和支持。加入检察长办公室的卓越福利包括：
- 具竞争力的福利套餐，包括可负担的医疗计划选项、牙科福利和退休计划
- 带薪年假、病假、军人假、民事假和法定节假日
- 公开透明的薪资标准——高级助理检察官（AAG）的薪资范围为 82,212 美元至 153,996 美元 。具体金额将根据
- AWAAG CBA 的附录 B 设置。 检察长办公室将为在1月31日前开始任职的人员支付一般律师会费，依据
- AWAAG CBA 的第10.8条
- 。
- 灵活的工作时间及远程办公选项
- 一个正式的高级助理检察官（AAG）导师计划，与检察长办公室固有的协作和支持性环境相辅相成
健康与 wellness 计划
被全国检察长办公室广泛认可其卓越性和实效性的培训与职业发展计划 * * * * * * * * * * * * （LAL） 华盛顿州检察长办公室正在寻找两位（2）律师，担任助理检察长，负责处理诉讼及客户咨询工作。LAL部门是一个协作、团结的环境，为律师提供多样化的法律经验及个人和职业发展的机会。 关于该部门：
LAL由22名律师和15名专业人员组成，位于奥林匹亚和西雅图两个分部。
LAL的工作影响着所有华盛顿州居民，致力于促进公共安全、保护经济和维护公众对政府的信任。该部门为三个大型客户，即执照部门、就业安全部和酒类与大麻委员会，以及多个小型机构和委员会提供法律咨询和诉讼服务。LAL根据华盛顿州关于驾驶员和大约45个职业、企业及职业的许可和监管法律，对个人和企业提起行政诉讼，并处理失业和带薪家庭及医疗假福利和税收、长期支持服务、大麻、酒精及烟草/蒸汽产品相关问题。LAL提供涵盖动态、有趣且具有挑战性的法律诉讼和咨询服务。
LAL以充满活力、团结协作且高绩效的专业团队为荣，致力于为客户提供最道德和高质量的法律服务。我们努力持续体现检察长办公室的核心价值观：提供高质量的法律服务；以诚信、专业、礼貌和透明度行事；并促进一个多元化、包容性的工作环境，重视、尊重并支持我们的员工。我们热爱我们的工作、同事和客户。
LAL致力于将专业发展作为优先事项，允许员工在感兴趣法律领域发展其专业，同时满足部门和客户的需求。LAL律师在职业生涯中被鼓励承担更多责任和涉及更多主题，包括培训、领导力和专业发展。此外，LAL支持健康的工作与生活平衡，并提供灵活的工作时间及远程办公机会。
两个助理检察长职位都提供处理诉讼和咨询混合工作的机会。
职责
助理检察长职位 #1
该初级职位负责独立处理《行政程序法》下的上诉案件，包括失业保险福利决定的上诉、《带薪家庭及医疗假法》下的上诉，以及根据华盛顿州的默示同意法处理驾照暂停的上诉。
- 成功候选人还将协助LAL同事处理涉及重大且高关注度法律问题的复杂诉讼和咨询工作。
- 该职位的典型工作包括管理各类诉讼的各个方面；进行法律研究；起草法律诉状，包括向高等法院和上诉法院提交的简报；出庭及在行政委员会和机构前出庭；并支持同事处理重大咨询和诉讼事务。
- 该职位的职责将随着时间推移变得更加多样化和复杂，包括为不同客户或项目进行诉讼，并独立为客户提供咨询，同时继续与同事协作处理重大问题。
- 具备诉讼经验及/或在失业或带薪家庭及医疗假、驾照许可或其他监管执法问题或行政法实践方面的经验是加分项，但不是必须要求。
- 助理检察长职位 #2
该中级律师职位要求至少3-5年的法律经验。
- 成功候选人将处理各种诉讼案件，包括《行政程序法》下的上诉，以及在州和/或联邦法院为客户提供强制令、禁令、宣告令或损害赔偿救济的原诉讼辩护，有时涉及重大法律和高关注度问题。
- 成功候选人还将为LAL的客户提供法律咨询，这可能包括就影响全州范围的重大多方面问题提供咨询，包括规则制定、立法、合同、开放政府问题，以及部落/主权对主权和政府间关系。
- 该职位的典型工作包括管理各类诉讼的各个方面；进行法律研究并起草动议和简报；提出并回应发现请求；出庭及在行政委员会和机构前出庭；发展和维护良好的客户关系；就各种问题提供书面和口头的基于选项的法律咨询和风险评估；并参加与机构员工、经理及外部个人和实体的会议。律师将与其他律师和工作人员密切合作。
- 具备在公共部门处理合同和采购问题、开放政府问题及/或印第安法或部落/主权对主权和政府间关系的诉讼或咨询经验是优选，但不是必须要求。愿意在不同领域执业，并处理诉讼和咨询的混合工作是必须的。
- 这些是位于奥林匹亚的全职职位，涉及根据听证会和会议地点的偶尔出差。
资格要求
除了满足担任助理检察长的要求外，
我们还寻求具备以下能力的候选人： 沟通者：出色的口头和书面沟通能力，了解受众，以及良好的人际交往能力；
- 解决问题者：能够识别和解决问题，包括出色的调研和分析能力，以及做出适当判断的能力——在关注细节的同时，保持对大局的把握，并考虑受影响的其他人的需求；
- 自我驱动者：能够多任务处理和优先安排工作，保持条理清晰，独立工作，按时完成任务，并及时为客户提供服务；以及，
- 专业人士：展现出能够维持高效的工作关系、履行行政职责，并与团队成员协作，营造一个认可并尊重所有员工的积极工作环境的能力。
- Professional: Demonstrated ability to maintain productive working relationships, to meet administrative responsibilities, and to work collaboratively with team members to promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees.
除上述能力外，我们还寻求中级律师职位所需的以下能力：
- 专业实践者：具有行政法院、州高等法院或联邦地区法院或上诉法院的诉讼经验或能力；并能提供高质量的基于选项的风险评估和客户建议。
申请人必须毕业于美国律师协会（ABA）认证的法学院，或已完成华盛顿州律师协会（WSBA）的第6号法务助理项目，并且已获得华盛顿州律师执业资格。 （符合其他所列资格并正在积极申请的申请人也将被考虑。）总检察长办公室（AGO）寻求那些致力于公共服务的申请人，这种承诺通过申请人的背景、才能、态度和对公共法律实践的热情得以体现。AGO高度重视、鼓励并庆祝多样性，认识到由不同背景和经验的人组成的团队能够营造包容的环境，加强与当地社区的积极关系，并带来新的视角和方法，以实现其为华盛顿州提供卓越、独立和道德法律服务的使命，并保护该州人民的权利。 拓展信息 这些助理总检察长（AAG）职位由华盛顿助理总检察长协会（AWAAG）/华盛顿州公务员联合会（WFSE）AFSCME理事会28号，AFL-CIO代表。助理总检察长（AAG）的薪资范围为
82,212美元至153,996美元
。具体金额根据 AWAAG集体谈判协议（CBA）的附录B 确定。此外，还提供具有竞争力的州政府福利套餐，包括多种医疗/牙科保险计划、退休、人寿和基本长期残疾保险。此外，还有非财务福利，包括在一个协作和支持性的工作环境中工作，重视专业发展和工作与生活的平衡。AGO全体员工和志愿者的健康、安全和职业满意度对于实现AGO提供卓越法律服务的使命至关重要。支持并促进这一目标的是AGO对环境责任的长期承诺，这体现在 环境政策中。 感兴趣的申请人必须点击上方的“申请”按钮进行申请。除了在线申请，申请人还需通过系统上传，优先以PDF格式
： 一封求职信；简历；
- 法学院成绩单（可接受非正式复印件）并注明学位授予日期；以及
- 作品样本（不超过10页）。
- 如想了解更多关于该职位的信息，欢迎联系分部主管埃里克·彼得森（Eric Peterson），邮箱地址为
- EricD.Peterson@atg.wa.gov
或电话（206）389-2799。 * 华盛顿州总检察长办公室不使用E-Verify系统；因此，我们无法提供STEM专业实践培训（OPT）。如需更多信息，请访问
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.
AGO 是一家机会均等的雇主，不会因年龄、性别、婚姻状况、性取向、种族、宗教、肤色、国籍、退伍军人或现役军人身份，或任何感官、精神或身体残疾，或残疾人使用经过训练的服务动物而有所歧视。如您在申请过程中需要合理的便利设施，或需要替代格式的信息，请联系招聘团队： HREmployment@atg.wa.gov。 听力障碍者如需便利设施，建议联系华盛顿州转接服务，电话：1-800-676-3777 或 www.washingtonrelay.com。
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Description
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
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The Licensing and Administrative Law Division (LAL) of the WA State Attorney General's Office seeks two (2) attorneys to serve as an Assistant Attorney General handling litigation and client advice. The LAL Division is a collegial, collaborative environment providing opportunities for a great variety of legal experiences and individual and professional growth.
About the Division:
LAL is comprised of 22 attorneys and 15 professional staff located in Olympia and Seattle sections.
LAL’s work touches the lives of all Washingtonians and focuses on promoting public safety, protecting the economy, and preserving public trust in government. The division provides legal advice and litigation services to three large clients, the Department of Licensing, Employment Security Department, and Liquor and Cannabis Board, as well as multiple smaller agencies and boards. LAL prosecutes administrative actions against individuals and businesses under the state's licensing and regulatory laws governing drivers and approximately 45 professions, businesses, and occupations, and handles issues relating to unemployment and paid family and medical leave benefits and taxes, long-term support services, and cannabis, alcohol, and tobacco/vapor products. LAL provides a range of litigation and advice services on dynamic, interesting, and challenging issues.
LAL prides itself as an energetic, collegial, and high-performing organization of professionals who strive to provide the most ethical and high-quality legal services to our clients. We strive to consistently exemplify AGO core values: delivering high-quality legal services; conducting ourselves with integrity, professionalism, civility, and transparency; and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace that values, respects, and supports our employees. We enjoy our work, our colleagues, and our clients.
LAL strives to make professional growth a priority and to allow employees to develop their practice in areas of law that interest them, while still meeting divisional and clients’ business needs. LAL attorneys are encouraged to take on more responsibility and subject matters as their careers progress, including training, leadership, and professional development. In addition, LAL supports a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and telework opportunities.
Both AAG positions offer the opportunity to handle a mix of litigation and advice.
Duties
AAG Position #1
- This entry-level position is responsible for independently litigating appeals under the Administrative Procedure Act, including appeals from unemployment insurance benefit decisions and appeals under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as appeals from driver license suspensions under Washington’s implied consent laws.
- The successful candidate will also assist LAL colleagues handling more complex litigation and advice involving significant and high-profile legal issues.
- Typical work of this position includes managing all aspects of varied litigation; conducting legal research; drafting legal pleadings, including briefs to the superior court and appellate courts; making appearances in court and before administrative boards and commissions; and supporting colleagues on significant advice and litigation.
- The assignments for this position will increase in variety and complexity in time, including litigating for different clients or programs and independently advising clients, while continuing to coordinate with colleagues on significant issues.
- Litigation experience and/or experience with unemployment or paid family and medical leave or driver licensing or other regulatory enforcement issues or administrative law practice, while a plus, is not a requirement.
AAG Position #2
- This mid-level attorney position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience.
- The successful candidate will handle a variety of litigation cases, to include appeals under the Administrative Procedure Act, defending original litigation in state and/or federal court for mandamus, injunctive, declaratory, or damages relief against client agencies and officials, at times on significant legal and high-profile issues.
- The successful candidate will also provide legal advice to LAL’s clients, which may include advising on significant and high-profile issues with broad impacts across Washington, including rulemaking, legislation, contracts, open government issues, and tribal/sovereign-to-sovereign and intergovernmental relations.
- Typical work of this position includes managing all aspects of varied litigation; conducting legal research and drafting motions and briefing; propounding and answering discovery; making appearances in court and before administrative boards and commissions; developing and maintaining positive client relationships; providing written and oral options-based legal advice and risk assessment on a range of issues; and, attending meetings with agency staff, managers, and external individuals and entities. The attorney will closely collaborate with other attorneys and staff.
- Experience with litigation or advice on contracts and procurement issues in the public sector, open government issues, and/or with Indian law or tribal/sovereign-to-sovereign and intergovernmental relations is preferred but not a requirement. Willingness to practice in different areas, and to handle a mix of litigation and advice, is required.
These are full-time positions located in Olympia, and involve occasional travel, depending on hearing and meeting locations.
Qualifications
In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, we seek candidates with the following competencies:
- Communicator: Strong oral and written communication skills, understanding of one’s audience, and strong interpersonal skills;
- Problem-Solver: Skill in identifying and resolving problems, including excellent research and analytical skills and ability to exercise appropriate judgment—paying attention to detail while aware of big picture perspective and the need for inclusion of others affected by decisions;
- Self-Starter: Ability to multitask and prioritize workload, stay organized, work independently, meet tight deadlines, and provide timely client services; and,
- Professional: Demonstrated ability to maintain productive working relationships, to meet administrative responsibilities, and to work collaboratively with team members to promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees.
In addition to the competencies above, we seek the following competency for the mid-level attorney position:
- Skilled Practitioner: Experience in or aptitude for litigation at the administrative, state superior or federal district court, or appellate level; and, demonstrated ability to provide high-quality options-based risk assessment and client advice.
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
These AAG positions are 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 $82,212 and $153,996. 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) with date law degree was conferred; and
- Writing sample (10 pages or less).
To learn more about this opportunity, you are encouraged to contact Division Chief Eric Peterson at EricD.Peterson@atg.wa.gov or (206) 389-2799.
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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 trained 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.
