Assistant Attorney General - Tacoma Division's Torts Section

The Torts Division defends tort claims and lawsuits against all state agencies, officers, and employees

• Defending tort claims and lawsuits against all state agencies, officers, and employees
• Providing legal and risk management advice to the Office of Financial Management and state agencies on tort matters
• Handling cases from inception through resolution, involving diverse clients and theories of liability
• Maintaining and applying a comprehensive knowledge of procedural and substantive law
• Working productively with client agencies
• Developing and executing legal strategy
• Engaging in all aspects of affirmative and defensive discovery
• Timely and effective communication of case developments
• Leading trial teams of professional staff and investigators
• Conducting jury and bench trials
• Handling appeals

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent legal judgment
• Interest and ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
• Experience in civil litigation
• Experience in taking and defending depositions
• Experience in handling civil motions
• Experience in working with expert witnesses
• Experience in engaging in alternative dispute resolution
• Experience in trying cases in state and/or federal court
• Experience in briefing and arguing cases on appeal
• Experience in interacting with high-level client representatives
• Experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds

• 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
• Formal AAG mentoring program
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General is committed to providing exceptional legal services and protecting the rights of its people