NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Bellingham
Whatcom County – Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$82K/yr - $154K/yrThe Washington State Attorney General's Office is looking for an attorney to serve in its Regional Services Division in Bellingham, WA. This role primarily involves representing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families in child welfare cases, as well as engaging in a diverse range of legal practices serving various state agencies and educational institutions.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Evaluate evidence to determine legal sufficiency to support court intervention
Apply the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Washington Indian Child Welfare Act to the juvenile cases
Review relevant petitions and other documents
Consult with social workers and other agency employees
Submit and respond to discovery
Prepare witnesses and evidence for hearing or trial
Review reports submitted to the court
Perform research and analysis
Submit relevant briefing to the court
Communicate frequently with other attorneys and guardians ad litem to resolve issues related to underlying cases
Consider settlement options
Take all other actions related to these matters
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to quickly adapt to a practice that involves assignment of 60 or more cases at a time
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
Ability to travel to the assigned counties and throughout the state
Ability to use electronic files and case management tools
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
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase