Assistant General Counsel jobs in Heron, MT

Description

• 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 $74,520 and $139,572. 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

This position is based in Spokane, Washington. Spokane is a vibrant and beautiful city that enjoys four distinct seasons and provides residents and visitors with world class outdoor adventures, including: fishing and whitewater rafting in the Spokane River; biking the Centennial Trail; snow skiing at nearby Mt. Spokane, Lookout Pass, Silver Mountain, 49 Degrees North, or Schweitzer Mountain; and hiking, boating or fishing in a host of nearby lakes and nature preserves. Spokane also offers great indoor activities: theater, including Broadway shows; live music; multiple exhibits; and the opportunity to taste Washington's renowned grapes and hops at a number of local wineries and craft breweries.

Duties

• Negligent investigation, highway design and maintenance;
• Negligent supervision, excessive force, wrongful termination; and
• Civil rights violations and other claims for money damages brought against state agencies and employees.

• Generating and answering written discovery;
• Taking and defending depositions;
• Bringing and answering motions, including dispositive motions;
• Participating in mediation;
• Working with lay and expert witnesses;
• Handling jury and bench trials; and
• Handling appeals from their cases.

Qualifications

In addition to meeting the requirement to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, employees in both the Spokane Division and in the Torts Division work in a collaborative environment; thus the ability to work as a member of the team and to affirmatively contribute to the Divisions' respectful and inclusive workplace is essential and required. In addition, the successful candidates must have:

• Strong analytical, research and writing skills;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills;
• Superior communication skills;
• Good problem solving skills;
• Excellent judgment and common sense; and
• The ability to work well in a team environment with the assigned litigation support/investigative staff, the client agencies, and agency Risk Managers, the Office of Risk Management, and both Spokane Division and the AGO's Torts Division attorneys.

• An expressed interest in the practice of public sector law;
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills; Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences and communication styles; and
• 3 years or more of litigation experience which includes:
  • Interviewing witnesses, conducting, and responding to discovery;
  • Taking depositions;
  • Drafting briefs;
  • Handling an active motion practice;
  • Working with expert witnesses;
  • Interacting with high-level client representatives;
  • Conducting trials in superior or federal court; and
  • Handling progressively more complex trials in the area of torts, civil rights, and/or employment litigation.

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

• A letter of interest;
• Resume;
• Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
• Writing sample.

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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 race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or 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.