Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Yakima

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Are you a new law school graduate looking to develop your litigation and client advice skills in an agency that provides exceptional training and mentorship? Are you an experienced attorney looking to join a team committed to outstanding public service and work‑life balance? Do you want a diverse trial and appellate practice in a variety of courts representing clients that are committed to serving their local communities and the people of the State of Washington?

The Yakima AGO office represents state agencies and higher education institutions in Yakima, Kittitas, and Klickitat County. Agencies include Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF), Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Labor and Industries, Department of Licensing, Employment Security Department, and Yakima Valley College.

The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life‑work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:

• Competitive salary, which may be negotiable within the given salary range ($88,932 – $153,996).
• Salaries are set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA schedule.
• Longevity pay of 5% premium on top of base wages after 5 years with the Attorney General’s Office.
• A competitive benefit package that includes:
  Affordable medical plan options, including vision benefits;
  Dental benefits covered 100%;
  Retirement plan (employee/employer contribution).
• Deferred Compensation Plan.
• 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday.
• 8 hours sick leave accrual per month.
• 9.33 hours to start, then up to 16.67 hours of annual leave accrual per month (based on years of state service).
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options.
• The AGO will pay the general bar dues for someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per Article 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA.
• Qualifying Employer for Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
• 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 provides CLE credits and is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide.

A preferred candidate, for this position, who graduated from law school in 2024 or 2025 would start no lower than Step 4 at $88,932.

• Step 2 – 2025 – $82,212
• Step 3 – 2024 – $85,500
• Step 4 – 2023 – $88,932
• Step 5 – 2022 – $92,472
• Step 6 – 2021 – $96,192
• Step 7 – 2020 – $100,032
• Step 8 – 2019 – $104,016
• Step 9 – 2018 – $108,204
• Step 10 – 2017 – $112,524
• Step 11 – 2016 – $117,024
• Step 12 – 2015 – $121,704
• Step 13 – 2014 – $126,564
• Step 14 – 2013 – $131,640
• Step 15 – 2012 – $136,896
• Step 16 – 2011 – $142,368
• Step 17 – 2010 – $148,068
• Step 18 – 2009 – $153,996

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. The work is remarkably rewarding, while difficult se cases directly influence the lives of children in our state, in a very meaningful way. Cases also involve advising the client regarding regulatory enforcement matters.

The position will involve regular regional travel within Washington State.

In your role, representing the Department of Children Youth and Families, you will get to:

• Evaluate evidence to determine legal sufficiency to support court intervention.
• Apply the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Washington Indian Child Welfare Act to the juvenile cases.
• Review relevant petitions and other…