Section Chief; MAAG- Tacoma Division's Social & Health Services Section

Overview

Description. All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction. The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest.

For more information about the AGO, review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE.

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:

• A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plans
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
• Transparent salary schedule - MAAG2 salaries are set between $90,444 and $169,392. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
• The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per Article 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's collegial and supportive environment
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide

As Section Chief, the incumbent directly supervises 4 Team Leaders (MAAG1s). This position serves as a member of the Tacoma Management Team. Responsibilities include hiring employees, providing feedback, evaluating employees, assigning cases, tracking caseloads, ensuring critical event deadlines are met, addressing performance and interpersonal problems, implementing performance management plans and policies, overseeing administrative tasks, coordinating with the Tacoma Division Chief, and meeting regularly with office employees, and weekly with the Division Chief, LNI Section Chief, and AOM.

The position requires legal competency, strong organizational and time management skills, delegation ability, sound judgment, flexibility, open communication, and respect for diverse experiences. The Section Chief represents the office in the local community and interacts with court partners, always conducting oneself professionally and ethically in line with AGO mission and values.

The AAGs in this section work in a fast-paced litigation practice involving state court docket and trial appearances and administrative hearings. The office represents the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) in juvenile court and licensing matters in Pierce and Kitsap counties, with potential involvement in contested adoptions, family law matters, and public disclosure/confidentiality issues. The role handles matters in Kitsap and Pierce counties and advises and represents DCYF in court proceedings and on appeal, requiring familiarity with applicable rules and procedures.

In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, candidates with experience in high-volume litigation and the ability to quickly learn new areas of law will be considered. Handling some juvenile litigation as part of the Section Chief’s active practice should be considered an expectation. 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 other qualifications and are actively pursuing admission by motion will also be considered. The AGO seeks applicants committed to public service and values diversity to create an inclusive environment that supports the mission of providing excellent, independent and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protecting its people.

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