Overview
Litigation Assistant (Mail) Jobs in San Antonio, TX at The Law Firm of Higbee & Associates
Description
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 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 and view THIS VIDEO.
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:
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 – MAAG salaries are set between $80,592 and $156,996. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
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
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 Washington State Attorney General’s Office’s Consumer Protection (CP) Division in downtown Seattle, WA seeks to hire a Team Lead to supervise a team of attorneys, develop and litigate consumer protection cases, and perform management duties within the Division.
Duties
In this position, you will get the opportunity to lead a team of attorneys serving some of Washington’s most vulnerable communities. While the CP Division’s work is for the benefit of all Washington consumers, much of the Division’s enforcement actions are focused on unlawful business practices that target people of limited means, veterans, the elderly, and immigrants. In this position, you would be at the forefront of these cases, and your work will have a direct, measurable impact on the lives of vulnerable Washingtonians.
Successful candidates for this position must be interested in leadership and mentorship in a fast-paced, high-profile law office. Team Leaders supervise the day-to-day work of other attorneys, including reviewing work product, mentoring, and conducting performance reviews. Team Leaders are also expected to take on division-wide management and leadership responsibilities and assist with the development of Division litigation and enforcement priorities.
In addition to management duties, Team Leaders manage a robust caseload, including developing and filing consumer protection cases in state and federal courts and handling all phases of civil litigation, including discovery, motions practice, trial, and appeal. In addition to consumer protection litigation and enforcement, Team Leaders will advise the Attorney General’s leadership and policy staff on consumer protection issues. Candidates must be highly motivated and have a strong desire to enforce consumer protection laws and the ability to inspire others to do so.
If you are offered this position, you can expect to have a great deal of responsibility for and control over your daily work while also working with teams of attorneys who complement and cover for each other. As a Team Leader you will lead your own investigations and all aspects of civil litigation, including discovery, motions practices, and resolving cases through trial or negotiated settlements. In addition, you will be expected to provide mentorship to your own team as well as other attorneys and staff within the Division.
Attorneys can expect to participate in high-profile consumer protection litigation such as State v. Navient (student lending), State v. Providence (charity care violations), State v. Google (unlawful privacy practices), State v. Chuck’s Towing (failure to comply with Service members’ Civil Relief Act), State v. CA Certificate Services (government imposter), State v. Federal Way Discount Guns (unlawful sale of large capacity magazines), State v. Puppyland (predatory lending), State v. CLA Estate Services,Inc., et al. (financial exploitation of seniors), and State v. LuLaRoe (misrepresentations regarding profitability).
This position will be based in downtown Seattle, WA. The AGO provides some flexibility with respect to schedules and telecommuting, consistent with the needs of the Office.
Qualifications
In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, creative, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working within a team-oriented community. A commitment to public service and to becoming a great consumer protection attorney is a must!
The CP Division seeks applicants that have:
7 or more years of experience as a practicing attorney;
Extensive litigation experience in courts that follow the evidence rules and the rules of civil procedure;
Demonstrated experience handling discovery and dispositive motions;
Excellent judgment;
The ability to consistently produce high-quality work;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully handle competing, time-sensitive assignments;
The ability to multi-task and manage a robust caseload;
Superior writing and oral advocacy skills;
Excellent analytical skills;
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders;
Must currently be an active member, in good standing, in the State Bar of Washington; and
Ability to travel on occasion if necessary.
Preferred experience:
Experience handling cases involving consumer protection issues;
Experience managing or supervising other attorneys; and
Complex litigation experience.
To serve as an Assistant Attorney General, one 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.
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. MAAG salaries are set between$80,592 and $156,996.This position is located in King County and is thus eligible for 5% King County Assignment Pay. 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 (no more than 10 pages).
If you have questions about these positions and/or wish to learn more about them before applying, you are welcome and encouraged to contact Section Chief Eric Newman at [email protected] or Section Chief Seann Colgan at [email protected]. The deadline to apply is March 14, 2025.
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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 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 dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability 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.
Title: Litigation Assistant (Mail)
Company: The Law Firm of Higbee & Associates
Location: San Antonio, TX
