State of Washington ยท 1 month ago
Team Lead - Torts Division, Tumwater
Walla Walla, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $162K/yrThe State of Washington's Attorney General's Office is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader for the Torts Division. The Managing Assistant Attorney General 1 will lead a team handling complex litigation, mentor legal professionals, and contribute to the professional development of the team while representing state agencies in tort lawsuits.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a Tumwater Torts litigation team consisting of 6 attorneys and 11 professional staff
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to attorneys of varying experience levels as they handle a diverse range of legal matters
Shape division-wide goals and strategies to enhance client representation and professional development
Collaborate with other leaders within the Torts Division to develop and implement strategies for improving the work environment and achieving client goals
Serve as a key point of contact for cases managed by your team and provide updates and input on the work being done
Maintain a diverse and complex litigation caseload, conducting witness interviews, handling discovery (including depositions), retaining and preparing experts, and developing trial strategies
Manage appeals from your cases
Qualification
Required
An expressed interest in the practice of public sector law
Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Judgment and discretion in handling sensitive issues
Extensive mediation experience
Litigation experience, in particular as insurance defense counsel
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
Preferred
Torts litigation experience, while advantageous, is not essential
Relevant subject matter experience may be helpful but is not required
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
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
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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