Assistant Attorney General - Spokane Division's Torts Section

Assistant Attorney General Positions Join the Torts Division - Defending Those Who Serve the People of Washington Everyday Do you want the opportunity to try civil cases to juries? Do you want a diverse trial and appellate practice in state and federal court? Do you want to practice on the cutting edge of torts law in Washington? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, and you are interested in joining a collaborative team of dedicated attorneys, paralegals, and investigators, then you should apply to the Torts Division today! The Torts Section in the WA State Attorney General Office's Christine O. Gregoire Spokane Division has immediate openings for Assistant Attorney General positions. The positions advertised are based in Spokane, Washington. Spokane is a vibrant and beautiful city that enjoys four distinct seasons and provides residents and visitors with world class outdoor adventures, including: fishing and whitewater rafting in the Spokane River; biking the Centennial Trail; snow skiing at nearby Mt. Spokane, Lookout Pass, Silver Mountain, 49 Degrees North, or Schweitzer Mountain; and hiking, boating or fishing in a host of nearby lakes and nature preserves. Spokane also offers great indoor activities: theater, including Broadway shows; live music; multiple exhibits; and the opportunity to taste Washington's renowned grapes and hops at a number of local wineries and craft breweries. The Torts Division, the largest division in the Washington Attorney General's Office, seeks trial attorneys eager to practice in state and federal courts throughout Washington. The Torts Division represents the State agencies and State employees who do the hard work of serving the citizens of Washington when they are sued for damages. Attorneys in the Torts Division, with support from professional staff, including paralegals and investigators, handle cases from inception through resolution, involving diverse clients and theories of liability, with continuous support, training, and development. If you are interested in growing and developing as an oral and written advocate, working on challenging issues and cases, and belonging to a dedicated and supportive team, then the Torts Division is the place for you. The Torts Division has offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia (Tumwater), and Spokane. The Torts Division also provides opportunities for telework in a hybrid work environment. 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: Competitive salary set within the given salary range ($83,856 and 157,080). Salaries are set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA 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 of 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 Assistant Attorneys General Salary Schedule Base Range Step Numbers - Graduation Year - AAG Range - Managing AAG 1 Range - Managing AAG 2 Range - Deputy Solicitor General Range Step 2 - 2025 - 82,212 - 86,328 - 90,444 - 90,444 Step3 - 2024 - 85,500 - 89,784 - 94,056 - 94,056 Step4 - 2023 - 88,932 - 93,372 - 97,836 - 97,836 Step5 - 2022 - 92,472 - 97,116 - 101,736 - 101,736 Step6 - 2021 - 96,192 - 100,992 - 105,816 - 105,816 Step7 - 2020 - 100,032 - 105,036 - 110,028 - 110,028 Step8 - 2019 - 104,016 - 109,236 - 114,444 - 114,444 Step9 - 2018 - 108,204 - 113,604 - 119,016 - 119,016 Step10 - 2017 - 112,524 - 118,152 - 123,768 - 123,768 Step11 - 2016 - 117,024 - 122,868 - 128,712 - 128,712 Step12 - 2015 - 121,704 - 127,788 - 133,860 - 133,860 Step13 - 2014 - 126,564 - 132,912 - 139,236 - 139,236 Step14 - 2013 - 131,640 - 138,240 - 144,780 - 144,780 Step15 - 2012 - 136,896 - 143,748 - 150,600 - 150,600 Step16 - 2011 - 142,368 - 149,496 - 156,612 - 156,612 Step17 - 2010 - 148,068 - 155,472 - 162,876 - 162,876 Step 18 - 2009 - 153,996 - 161,700 - 169,392 - 169,392 The Torts Division defends tort claims and lawsuits against all state agencies, officers, and employees arising from acts or omissions while performing, or in good faith purporting to perform, official duties. Torts attorneys also provide legal and risk management advice to the Office of Financial Management and state agencies on tort matters. The caseload for a Torts attorney typically includes a variety of cases involving different agencies and diverse theories of liability, including, for example, alleged failures to protect a child from abuse or neglect by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, alleged failures to supervise individuals released from incarceration by the Department of Corrections, alleged negligent road design or maintenance by the GovernmentJobs.com