Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Kennewick

The Kennewick office represents state agencies and higher education institutions in Benton, Franklin, Columbia, Garfield, and Walla Walla counties

• Represent the Department of Children Youth and Families in child welfare cases
• Apply the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Washington Indian Child Welfare Act
• Evaluate evidence to determine legal sufficiency
• 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
• Consider settlement options

• 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 cases in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Ability to communicate with a variety of client agency representatives efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to maintain a well-organized practice under significant case load demands

• Competitive salary
• Longevity pay
• Affordable medical plan options
• Dental benefits covered 100%
• Retirement plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• 11 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 8 hours sick leave accrual per month
• 9.33 hours annual leave accrual per month
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• Qualifying Employer for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• A formal AAG mentoring program
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program

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