AGO Investigator/Analyst | Torts Division | Tacoma

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 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. Stipends Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend. Benefits Washington State offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependents; vacation, sick, and other leave; 11 paid holidays per year; PERS plans; and life insurance. Additional benefits include: Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. Other resources for employee health and wellness are available through flexible schedules, wellness programs, an infants‑in‑the‑workplace program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous employee‑driven affinity groups. 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 the mission and values of the AGO by conducting investigations of complex, technical, and multi‑issue tort claims and suits with high dollar value or of high‑profile nature brought against all state agencies, boards, and commissions, identifying and providing appropriate legal defense in state and federal courts in the Torts Division in Tacoma. Duties and Essential Functions This role requires strong investigative skills: planning and conducting effective, fair, and confidential interviews; gathering and evaluating information from multiple sources; and documenting findings accurately and thoroughly. The candidate must use tact and professionalism when addressing sensitive matters, ask clear and logically ordered questions, recognize when information is incomplete or requires verification, and organize evidence in a manner that supports sound analysis, discovery, and decision‑making. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, including the ability to prepare clear reports, maintain logs and case documentation, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and credibly present findings in court or administrative hearings. The position also demands excellent judgment, workload management, and interpersonal skills. The candidate must prioritize and manage multiple cases under time‑sensitive conditions, analyze complex information, apply basic principles of Washington tort law, and make decisions consistent with agency policy and legal standards. Success requires professionalism, emotional intelligence, respect for confidentiality and diversity, 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 for education on a year‑for‑year basis. Skills & Abilities The preferred candidate will possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, demonstrate critical thinking, and have the ability to distill critical points and questions from large and diverse sources of information. Ideal candidates will have significant experience conducting complex investigations. About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes economic justice and consumer protections; social justice and civil rights; criminal justice and public safety; and many other areas. Commitment to Diversity Diversity is critical to the success of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds, fostering the inclusion of differences between people, and implementing principles of diversity to enable all employees to reach their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment. The AGO has earned the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award and has been nominated for the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network’s Outstanding Agency Award in 2019 as evidence of this commitment. Application Instructions In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents: a letter of interest describing your specific qualifications for the position, and a current resume detailing experience and education. 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 or gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. 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. Many applicants have also been asked to verify information and may be required to provide documentation. The AGO does not use E‑Verify and is not eligible to extend OPT. #J-18808-Ljbffr