Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Yakima

The primary emphasis for this position is on representing DCYF in child welfare cases to protect abused and neglected children in dependency, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases.

• Representing the Department of Children Youth and Families in child welfare cases
• Evaluating evidence to determine legal sufficiency to support court intervention
• Applying the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Washington Indian Child Welfare Act
• Reviewing relevant petitions and other documents
• Consulting with social workers and other agency employees
• Submitting and responding to discovery
• Preparing witnesses and evidence for hearing or trial
• Reviewing reports submitted to the court
• Performing research and analysis
• Submitting relevant briefing to the court
• Communicating frequently with other attorneys and guardians ad litem
• Considering settlement options
• Taking all other actions related to these matters

• 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 shift from one type of work to another during a given week or day
• Ability to communicate with a variety of client agency representatives efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage time, to identify and prioritize tasks necessary to complete, and 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

The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest.