AGO Investigator/Analyst | Torts Division | Tacoma

Position and Salary The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full‑time AGO Investigator/Analyst in the Torts Division. This position is located in Tacoma, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). AGO Investigator/Analyst Salary Range 63: $75,108 – $100,980. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Incumbents assigned to a position that requires dual‑language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and dependents. Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year. Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; Life Insurance. Dependent Care Assistance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Tuition Waiver; Deferred Compensation; Employee Recognition Leave. Flexible schedules and part‑time/hybrid telework options. Wellness Program, Infants in the Workplace Program, and Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and webinar support. About the Torts Division The Mission of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is to provide excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and to protect the rights of its people. This position supports that mission by conducting investigations of complex, technical, and multi‑issue tort claims and suits with high dollar value and/or of a high‑profile nature against state agencies, boards, and commissions in Tacoma. Duties and Essential Functions Plan and conduct effective, fair, and confidential interviews; gather and evaluate information from multiple sources; and document findings accurately. Demonstrate strong investigative skills, including the ability to ask clear and logically ordered questions, verify incomplete information, and organize evidence to support sound analysis, discovery, and decision‑making. Provide clear written reports, maintain logs and case documentation, and effectively communicate with diverse audiences. Demonstrate excellent judgment, workload management, interpersonal skills, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining objectivity, accountability, and continuous learning. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience conducting investigations, including the authority to independently plan and conduct investigations in civil or criminal cases. Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute a year for a year for education. Skills & Abilities Exceptional written and oral communication skills; critical thinking and the ability to distill key points and questions from large diverse sources of information. Significant experience conducting complex investigations is preferred. Application Instructions Applicants must complete the online application and attach the following documents: A letter of interest describing specific qualifications for the position. A current resume detailing experience and education. Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling, and grammar before submitting. You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days. Initial screening will be based solely on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system. Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation, or the use of a trained dog guide or 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Washington