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AGO INVESTIGATOR/ANALYST (TORTS DIVISION)
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE (Seattle, WA)

Appointment Type: Permanent
Working Time: Full Time
Reference Code: AGO Investigator/Analyst NC00019429E
Opening Date: 01/09/2010
Closing Date: 02/01/2010
Annual Salary: $53,148 - $69,756 Range 61, Depending on Qualifications

Agency Information

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The mission of the office is to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to officials, agencies and citizens of the state of Washington. The office is comprised of over 500 attorneys and 700 professional staff.

The Torts Division of the Attorney General's office has an opening for a permanent AGO Investigator Analyst. This position is located in Seattle.

The Torts Division is comprised of 45 attorneys and 82 professional staff in Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle. The division defends tort claims and lawsuits against all state agencies, officers and employees. The majority of cases are based on actions brought under theories of liability for state actions such as highway design, release of inmates, injuries on state property, medical malpractice, employment, child care and custody, auto accidents, maritime injuries, false arrests, and unreasonable force. Tort attorneys also provide legal and risk management advice to the Office of Financial Management and state agencies on tort matters.

Duties

The Investigator/Analyst investigates tort claims and lawsuits brought against the State of Washington and its various agencies, boards and commissions in order to identify and provide appropriate legal defense in state and federal courts. Investigator/Analysts perform the full range of investigative and analytical duties required to complete cases that may involve multiple issues and theories of liability. The investigator independently determines caseload priorities and methodology, and develops information critical to the preparation and defense of civil cases in superior and federal courts. The investigator prepares written reports documenting case findings and conclusions, and consults with the litigation team on case strategy throughout the course of the case. The investigator also assists the trial team during trials.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in professional level investigative work which included the authority to independently plan and conduct investigations in civil or criminal cases. Additional qualifying experience in civil or criminal investigations will substitute, year for year, for education.

Special Notes

The successful candidate will be required to maintain a valid driver's license throughout course of employment.

Applicants may be required to submit to a criminal background check and other appropriate reference checks.

Application Materials

Please submit through www.careers.wa.gov your completed profile, a resume and letter of interest detailing how your education and experience meets the qualifications for this position.
This job posting will remain open until filled; however, the appointing authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit your complete application packet in a timely fashion as first review of materials is expected to occur on January 22, 2010.

Application Instructions

1. Visit our e-recruiting website, www.careers.wa.gov.
2. If you are not a current state employee, click "I'm interested in a state career". If you are a current state employee, click "I'm already a state employee".
3. Select "Search for Jobs".
4. Scroll down to the "Agency" section. Highlight "Attorney General" and click outside the box to freeze your selection. Do not select any other options.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Search".
6. Locate the position you wish to apply for, highlight the position and click "Apply" located in the upper left corner of the screen.
7. Select the file folder tab located on the far right of the page. This will list all of the tabs relevant for the application process. Most positions will have 10-15 tabs. Please ensure that you complete all tabs relevant to this position prior to submitting your application.
8. Be sure to save at the bottom of each page.
9. Once you have completed all the tabs, please select "Submit".

Other Information

The Office of the Attorney General 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 diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, 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. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring this announcement in an alternative format may contact 360-586-7691 or TTY format at 360-664-6211.

For questions about this recruitment or assistance with the application process please contact Samantha Simmons (360) 586-7292 or samanthas1@atg.wa.gov.

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