Cannabis Team Lead Licensing Administrative Law Division Olympia Jobs

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Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at
[email protected].
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 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 a degree of job satisfaction that is incomparable. 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
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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:

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  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 - Managing AAG salaries are set between $75,228 and $140,916. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B 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

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The
Licensing and Administrative Law Division
of the Washington State Attorney General's Office
seeks an attorney for its Team Leader position for its Olympia section.

Duties

The Team Leader will oversee a team of attorneys of varied experience levels who represent LAL’s primary clients, including the Employment Security Department and the Department of Licensing.

This position will provide advice and litigation support to LAL clients while supervising attorneys providing a full range of litigation and advice.

The Team Leader coaches and mentors; listens actively to team members regarding resource needs, workload, client needs, and professional development interests; assists with recruitment; facilitates meetings; manages and evaluates performance of attorneys; and actively participates in division leadership and development and implementation of operational processes.

The LAL Division consists of 31 attorneys and professional staff based in Olympia and Seattle. Its work touches the lives of all Washingtonians and focuses on promoting public safety, protecting the economy, and preserving public integrity and trust. LAL prides itself as an inclusive, energetic, collegial, and high-performing organization of professionals who strive to provide high-quality ethical legal services. We enjoy our work, our colleagues, and our clients.

The division handles litigation and advice for the Department of Licensing (including its regulation of drivers and professionals and businesses in roughly 35 occupations), Employment Security Department (unemployment programs and paid family and medical leave), the Liquor and Cannabis Board, and a variety of other boards and commissions. Our work includes litigation before various tribunals, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, professional licensing boards, Washington superior and appellate courts, and federal courts. Cases and advice range from entry-level to high profile and cutting-edge.

Qualifications

In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, the following competencies are required:

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  Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration and promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees;
• Ability to maintain productive working relationships across the division, section, and with clients and stakeholders, helping to identify and resolve problems;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, which includes being approachable and demonstrating active listening, and outstanding oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor attorneys and professional staff who have a wide variety of experience and personalities, to support professional growth for all LAL members, and to evaluate the performance of attorneys;
• Experience developing and implementing practical solutions and operational processes, exhibiting proactive and creative problem solving skills and maintaining perspective, as part of a team; and,
• Ability to adapt and to multitask by managing an active caseload while handling managerial tasks, meeting tight deadlines and providing timely client services.

While not required, the following competencies are highly desired:

• A minimum of five years of legal experience;
• Demonstrated commitment to public service;
• Prior experience in efficiently managing the resources, workload issues, and organization of a work group or team; and,
• Demonstrated excellence in litigation—including at the administrative, superior court, and appellate levels—and in providing high-level client advice.

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 by motion 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.
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Per AGO Policy, employees and volunteers of the AGO must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Effective March 14, 2022, the AGO announced pursuant to its policy, that employees and volunteers must also receive a booster shot as a condition of employment. Employees or volunteers who are not eligible to receive the booster before their start date, due to required waiting times after receiving their initial vaccine(s), must provide confirmation of the vaccine type and date received so the AGO can calculate the date by which they must receive the booster. If you are selected to serve within the AGO as an employee or volunteer, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination and booster (if already received) before you are able to begin work. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet the requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.

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. Managing AAG salaries are set between $75,228 and $140,916. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. 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.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above. In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system, preferably as PDFs:

• A letter of interest;
• Resume;
• Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
• Writing sample.

If you have questions about this position and/or wish to learn more about it before applying, please contact Section Chief Jon Pitel at [email protected] or (360) 586-2780. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2022.

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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 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 [email protected]. 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.

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