All applicants must submit their materials via the state’s centralized recruitment system by clicking the application link here or by going to www.careers.wa.gov, filter by department (Attorney General’s Office) and select “Assistant Attorney General – Regional Services Division, Yakima (rep DCYF).
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Be Part of Our Yakima Office and Make a Difference!
Do you want to be a legal advocate on behalf of the lives of Washington’s most vulnerable population?
Do you want to be in a role where you can make a difference in the Yakima community?
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our supportive and collaborative Yakima Office where you will serve a critical role as an attorney handling juvenile litigation. This attorney will enjoy a fast-paced litigation practice with many opportunities to appear at trial. While primarily assigned to handle juvenile litigation work, you will have the opportunity to expand your experience by also assisting with a variety of clients with new and varying issues.
Yakima offers a variety of attractions as a place to live and work. Situated in the Yakima Valley, the city has a population of about 92,000. Located on the east side of the Cascade Mountain range, Yakima has a climate with 300 sunny days in most years. Recreation opportunities range from skiing, hiking and backpacking to touring the wine region. The area is a leading agricultural producer with a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruit trees.
More About Responsibilities at the Yakima Office
The Yakima AGO office represents state agencies and higher education institutions in Yakima and Klickitat County. Agencies include Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF), Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Labor and Industries, Department of Early Learning, Department of Licensing, Employment Security Department, and Yakima Valley College.
The primary emphasis for this position is on representing DCYF in child welfare cases to protect abused and neglected children in dependency, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases. The work is remarkably rewarding, while difficult at times. These cases directly influence the lives of children in our state, in a very meaningful way. Cases also involve advising the client regarding regulatory enforcement matters. The position will involve regular regional travel within Washington State.
In your role, representing the Department of Children Youth and Families, you will get to:
To view qualifications and to apply, please visit the posting by clicking here or going to www.careers.wa.gov, filtering by department (Attorney General's Office) and selecting “Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Yakima (rep DCYF).”
If you have questions about this position and/or want to learn more about it before applying, we welcome and encourage you to contact Section Chief Sarah Woodward Pratt at Sarah.WoodwardPratt@atg.wa.gov.
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If making a difference in these ways appeals to you, we invite you to explore opportunities by registering for the Office's attorney E-Mail Subscription and visiting the site which will hold all attorney and law clerk opportunities at careers.wa.gov.
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 Office of the Attorney General 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 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.
All applicants must submit their materials via the state’s centralized recruitment system by clicking the application link here or by going to www.careers.wa.gov, filter by department (Attorney General’s Office) and select “Assistant Attorney General – Regional Services Division, Yakima (rep DCYF).
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Be Part of Our Yakima Office and Make a Difference!
Do you want to be a legal advocate on behalf of the lives of Washington’s most vulnerable population?
Do you want to be in a role where you can make a difference in the Yakima community?
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our supportive and collaborative Yakima Office where you will serve a critical role as an attorney handling juvenile litigation. This attorney will enjoy a fast-paced litigation practice with many opportunities to appear at trial. While primarily assigned to handle juvenile litigation work, you will have the opportunity to expand your experience by also assisting with a variety of…
Benefit and Compensation Details
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:
Assistant Attorneys General Salary Schedule – 2023 and 2024 grads are welcomed to apply. No applicant for this position will be placed lower than step 3 of the AWAAG CBA schedule.
Benefit and Compensation Details
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:
Interested applicants must apply via completing the online application and uploading, via the system and preferably as PDFs:
Interested applicants must apply via completing the online application and uploading, via the system and preferably as PDFs: