Team Leader - Criminal Justice Division, Seattle

Description Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io or 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 supremely 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, we encourage you to 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 – MAAG1 salaries are set between $88,056 and $164,940. 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 inherently collegial and supportive environment Health and wellness program Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide The Bob Keppel Criminal Justice Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office has an exciting opportunity in its downtown Seattle office for an attorney interested in supervising the Financial Crimes Unit. Duties We seek an attorney with significant litigation experience to lead and supervise the Financial Crimes Unit which consists of three prosecutors and three investigators. The selected candidate will carry a partial caseload and report to the Major Economic Crimes Section Chief. This attorney will work with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and investigators as well as state, local and federal law enforcement and state agencies to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. The Major Economic Crimes Unit receives criminal referrals from any of Washington’s 39 county prosecuting attorneys or the governor. Cases prosecuted by this unit include wage theft, insurance fraud, tax fraud, complex fraud, elder fraud and crimes committed by government employees and public officials. While the primary focus of this position is prosecuting financial fraud crimes, the selected candidate should be proficient in prosecuting a full range of crimes. The selected candidate will work in downtown Seattle, but travel around the state for court hearings, investigations and trial preparation as necessary. Qualifications In addition to meeting the qualifications to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, preferred candidates will also possess: At least five years of trial experience and trial practice in criminal law; Strong supervisory and leadership skills; Exceptional legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills; Strong interpersonal skills that promote a collegial, inclusive and respectful workplace; Demonstrated good judgment when exercising discretion in criminal cases; The ability to work independently and in a variety of settings; Commitment to public service and justice for victims of crime around the state; Admission to practice in Washington state courts. The selected candidate is proficient in: Leading, managing, and mentoring a team of prosecutors and criminal investigators; Handling all phases of a criminal prosecution from charging to trial; Negotiating plea agreements under Washington’s sentencing guidelines; Drafting pleadings and other written communications to courts, opposing counsel, prosecutors, law enforcement and others; Defending convictions on appeal and representing the State in appellate matters before the Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court. 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 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. NOTE! The applicants selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint‑based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter. Supplemental Information This Managing Assistant Attorney General position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL‑CIO. MAAG1 salaries are set between $88,056 and $164,940. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. Positions located in King County are eligible for 5 % King County Assignment Pay. 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. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E‑Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit 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, mental, or physical disability or the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. 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