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NEOGOV · 13 hours ago

Assistant Attorney General - Labor & Personnel Division, Tumwater

Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$82K/yr - $154K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Labor and Personnel Division. This role involves client advice and litigation related to labor and employment issues, requiring strong diplomatic skills and legal advocacy.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Litigation experienceClient adviceDrafting briefsConducting hearingsLaborEmployment lawInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMulti-taskingAdvocacy skillsWriting skills

Required

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

Demonstrated ability to multi-task

Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program

Be licensed to practice law in Washington State

Preferred

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