What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Chief - Corrections Division, Olympia position at State of Washington Attorney General's Office?
Description
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Benefit and Compensation Details
- Competitive salary, within the given salary range ($164,846 - $170,316 ).
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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 of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st
- 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
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With a team of 18 attorneys and 19 professional staff based in Olympia and Spokane, the Corrections Division provides a range of legal services to the second largest agency in Washington state government, the Department of Corrections. The division also advises and represents the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board (ISRB), the Governor’s Clemency & Pardons Board, and the Governor’s Office with respect to interstate extraditions. The work includes defending the lawfulness of criminal convictions and sentences in habeas corpus, personal restraint, and post-sentence review proceedings. The division also provides legal advice and defends and represents the state in litigation concerning prison operations and other aspects of the state corrections system. This can include federal civil rights litigation, class action system reform cases, and Public Records Act matters. The work is challenging, important and highly valued by our clients. Our attorneys appear in state and federal courts at all levels.
Duties
The Division Chief is responsible for the overall management of the division and ensures the delivery of high-quality legal services to its clients. The Division Chief also serves as the primary legal advisor to Department of Corrections leadership and, in that capacity, may serve as an adjunct member of the Department’s executive management team. The Division Chief is a member of the Attorney General’s Leadership Team and is responsible for contributing to and supporting the overall mission of the Attorney General’s Office.
Qualifications
In addition to meeting the qualifications to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, the successful candidate will also have demonstrated abilities and experience in the following areas:
- Experience in substantive areas of law relevant to the division’s areas of practice;
- The ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, including with client agency executive leadership;
- Experience in civil litigation, client advice, appellate practice, and other areas of law relevant to government practice and operations;
- Demonstrated leadership skills and competence in mentoring and supervising attorneys and professional staff;
- The ability to develop and carry out systemic approaches to litigation matters as well as organizational and budget issues;
- The ability to coordinate and manage multiple issues and priorities of a diverse legal nature and differing complexity;
- Experience developing practical solutions, facilitating issue resolution, implementing proactive and creative problem solving, and maintaining perspective and resilience;
- Experience managing attorneys and professional staff, with the demonstrated ability to build respect and trust by fostering teamwork as well as by providing timely recognition and constructive feedback;
- The ability to build, maintain and promote a working environment that is collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and innovative;
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written);
- Interest in a fast paced and diverse work experience including both providing direct legal services and supervising a dynamic and hard-working group of attorneys and professional staff; and
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Finally, the AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice.
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.
Supplemental Information
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 or wish to learn more about it before applying, you are welcome to contact Deputy Attorney General Aileen Huang at (206) 389-2050 or aileen.huang@atg.wa.gov.
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Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory, metal, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
Salary : $164,846 - $170,316
