Team Leader - Regional Services Division, Everett

About the RSD/Everett Section
 The Everett office includes 17 attorneys and 20 professional staff and provides representation to its clients through litigation and client advice. Litigation includes hearings and trials in juvenile court, superior court, and administrative hearings under the Administrative Procedures Act. RSD Everett attorneys are also responsible for handling cases appealed to the Court of Appeals and the Washington Supreme Court. The office’s clients include:

• Department of Children, Youth and Families in juvenile court in Snohomish and Island counties 
• Department of Social and Health Services
• The Department of Labor and Industries 
• The Department of Employment Security 
• Education clients

RSD/Everett Team Lead Position & Essential Functions

The Everett office is looking for a Team Lead. The Team Lead will be assigned a caseload which may include representing DCYF, DSHS, LNI, and/or Education clients. Additionally, the Team Lead will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff, as well as participate as a member of Everett’s management team.  

Essential management functions include:

• Participating in the hiring process for Everett employees;
• Evaluating employee performance & providing feedback;
• Implementing performance management plans and policies;
• Regularly coordinating with the Everett Section Chief; and
• Maintaining an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.

Skills & Abilities

In addition to meet the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, a candidate must demonstrate:

• Legal competency;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Strength & courage to make difficult decisions;
• Flexibility;
• Open & frequent communication;
• Impeccable judgment; and
• Appreciation of and respect for people’s diverse experiences, skills, and areas for professional growth.

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 by motion 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.

This Team Leader position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO. AAG salaries are set between $80,592 and $156,996. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.  A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans, retirement, life and basic long-term disability insurance.  In addition, there are non-financial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued.  The health, safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services. Complementing and fostering this goal is a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, as evidenced in the AGO's environmental policies. Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above.  

In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system and preferably as PDFs:

• A letter of interest;
• Resume;
• Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
• Writing sample (10 pages or less).

If you have questions about this position and/or want to learn more about it before applying, we welcome and encourage you to contact Section Chief Jasmine Alonso at (425) 257-2176 or via email at jasmine.alonso@atg.wa.gov.