State of Washington

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2></div>
 <div>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. 
Position and Salary 
 
The Attorney General&rsquo;s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Investigator/Analyst Supervisor in the Criminal Justice Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst Salary Range 69: $87,048 - $117,120 annually
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate&rsquo;s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:<ul><li>
Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.</li><li>
Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.</li></ul>
The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.
Excellent benefits: 
 
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees &amp; dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:<ul><li>
Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;</li><li>
A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;</li><li>
Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!</li></ul>
About the Criminal Justice Division:
The mission of the Criminal Justice Division (CRJ) is to work with and support its partners in the criminal justice community to protect Washington citizens and state agencies from criminal activity and fraud. CRJ is comprised of five units: the Signature Projects Unit (SPU), the Major Economic Crimes Unit (MECU), the Criminal Litigation Unit (CLU), the Sexually Violent Predator Unit (SVP), the Signature Projects Unit (SPU) and the Washington State Patrol/Criminal Justice Training Commission Unit (WSP/CJTC). While tasked with distinct responsibilities, these units draw on each other&rsquo;s expertise and collaborate to combat criminal activity, return stolen funds to state agencies, and create safe communities.
The SP Unit has three subunits: HITS, SAIST, and the Missing &amp; Murdered Indigenous People Cold Case Unit. The HITS Unit assists law enforcement by providing investigative expertise and maintaining a statewide database to analyze data regarding crimes and perpetrators and identify and apprehend serial offenders. The Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team (SAIST) implements measures to ensure that lawfully-owed DNA is collected and tested so that cold cases, including serial offenders, can be brought to justice. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Cold Case Unit assists federal, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in investigating unsolved cases involving Indigenous people, who are disproportionately subjected to violent crime.
The MECU and CLU investigate and prosecute criminal cases when requested by the Governor or any of the 39 county prosecuting attorneys, including multi-jurisdictional crimes, violent crimes, financial crimes, and crimes involving specialized expertise such complex fraud, criminal conspiracies, corporate corruption, public corruption, organized retail crime and schemes that target state agencies.
The SVP Unit identifies Washington&rsquo;s most prolific and dangerous sexually violent predators and works to civilly commit those who continue to pose a serious risk to re-offend.
The WSP/CJTC Unit represents and advises the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Additionally, the CRJ participates in numerous working groups and task forces, including Organized Retail Theft Task Force, Missing &amp; Murdered Indigenous Persons Task Force, Seattle University Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Commercial &amp; Sexually Exploited Children Task Force, Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations (SAFE) Advisory Group, Organized Retail Theft Task Force, Hate Crimes Working Group, Identify Theft Task Force, and the Catalytic Converter Theft Task Force.
For more information about CRJ and the cases we handle, please visit our website at https://www.atg.wa.gov/criminal-justice
Duties and Essential Functions of an AGO Investigator/Analyst Supervisor: 
This position supervises all other Investigator/Analysts and a Victim/Witness Advocate and Coordinator in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Cold Case Unit. The MMIWP Cold Case Unit was founded in July, 2023, the first of its kind in the nation. The purpose of the MMIWP Cold Case Unit is to assist federal, municipal, county, and tribal law enforcement agencies in solving missing person and cold homicide cases involving persons of Indigenous ancestry who go missing and are murdered at a higher rate than other demographics. Accordingly, we seek a candidate with the vision and passion to coordinate the solving of cold cases and to bring some answers to the families of missing and murdered indigenous women and people.
The person in this position will also handle their own caseload; and direct, assign, and coordinate the casework of the rest of the unit. This position will coordinate training, provide guidance, and review the work of supervisees. This position is the first line supervisor for the MMIWP Cold Case Unit. In addition to directing, coordinating, assigning, and reviewing the work of the other members of the unit, this position accomplishes the overall work of the unit as follows: This position will proactively assist law enforcement agencies with primary jurisdiction over cold cases, predominantly involving missing or murdered indigenous women or persons. This position is expected to independently and collaboratively review and contribute to comprehensive investigations and expand resources available to law enforcement and provide, locate, and coordinate specialized expertise. This position is also expected to use a culturally attuned, trauma-informed, and family- and victim-centered approach in assisting local law enforcement agencies.
This position will prioritize relationship building and opportunities for collaboration with all of the tribal governments and police agencies in Washington State who may benefit from a collaborative effort to investigate MMIWP Cold Cases. To that end, this position will organize, facilitate, and lead meetings of investigators from multiple agencies to discuss cold cases and related issues. On a recurring basis, this position will take a lead role in multi-jurisdictional task forces by organizing and facilitating meetings attended by detectives from agencies with cold cases that cross jurisdictional lines. This position reaches out to law enforcement agencies, medical examiners, forensic scientists, ballistics experts, weapons experts, blood spatter experts, forensic anthropologists, and others with pertinent expertise to create a network of professionals who can provide opinions in specific cold cases as well as contribute to discussions of general issues.
This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.
Qualifications:
Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Basic Law Enforcement Academy, or an accepted equivalent.
A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and ten years of experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer at the rank of detective or higher that includes conducting complex criminal investigations and the authority to independently plan and conduct criminal investigations. At least two of these years must include direct supervision of investigators.
Direct experience as a law enforcement officer investigating homicides and sexual assaults will be substituted, year for year, for three years of the experience at the rank of detective or higher.
Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.
A strong preference for experience navigating intergovernmental relationships and a good understanding of Tribal sovereignty.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: investigative techniques and practices; principles and methods of effective interviewing and interrogation; operation of the judicial system; elements of proof; rules of evidence; trial testimony; case analysis; report writing; ethical conduct; principles of supervision, lead and/or other designated specialty areas as appropriate. 
 
Ability to: independently plan an investigative strategy and carry out complex investigations in accordance with the rules of evidence; analyze the relevance, reliability, credibility and admissibility of obtained evidence; interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations and case precedents; establish rapport with, and gain confidence of, law enforcement, hostile and reluctant witnesses, business community and client agencies/entities; write and speak clearly, concisely and accurately; organize and submit timely and accurate investigative reports; apply the rules of evidence and/or rules of arrest, search and seizure; gather and analyze specific types of data; research and interpret technical, professional, business and financial records; use a computer to access, analyze and organize information; create and maintain an atmosphere of integrity, respect and objectivity throughout the legal process; work under pressure with continually shifting case priorities and deadlines; maintain strict and complete confidentiality.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A background check consisting of employment history, professional references and educational verification (e.g., degree, license, or official transcript) may be conducted. Prior to any offer, the applicant selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.
This position is located in a high-rise office building in downtown Seattle. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a one hour unpaid meal period, or another approved flexible schedule. This position requires travel both day and night, with frequent trips throughout the state of Washington. Work is performed in a legal office environment. Work may also be performed in field operations. Exposure and interaction with law enforcement entities, and suspects, witnesses, and victims believed to be involved or associated with alleged criminal activity.
Applicants may be required to have a valid driver&rsquo;s license.
About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General 
 
 The Attorney General&rsquo;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: 
<ul><li>
Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)</li><li>
Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)</li><li>
Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)</li><li>
And much more!</li></ul>
Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state&rsquo;s interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here. 
 
Commitment to Diversity 
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment. 
 
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's &quot;Outstanding Agency Award&quot; in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:<ul><li>
A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;</li><li>
A current resume detailing experience and education.</li></ul>
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:<ul><li>
Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.</li><li>
You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.</li><li>
The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the &ldquo;work experience&rdquo; and &ldquo;education&rdquo; sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.</li><li>
A resume will not substitute for completing the &ldquo;work experience&rdquo; section of the application.</li></ul><ul><li>
All information may be verified and documentation may be required.</li><li>
The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.</li></ul>
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests
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 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.
For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.</div></div></div>

AGO Investigator/Analyst Supervisor, Criminal Justice Division, Seattle

JOB
 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. Position and Salary: The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst (Digital Forensics Specialist) in the Medicaid Fraud Control Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst Salary Range 66: $80,820 - $108,780 (Effective 7/1/2025)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.The following stipends may apply based on position requirements: Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend. Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend. The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.Excellent benefitsWashington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer: Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!About the Medicaid Fraud Control Division: The work of the Office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MFCD) focuses on both criminal and civil law enforcement. The 75% federally funded MFCD‘s mission is combating provider fraud, abuse and neglect in residential facilities and involving Medicaid recipients in non-institutional settings.MFCD’s Headquarters is located in Olympia, Washington with some team members also located at the AGO's Spokane Office and Seattle Office. The Division currently has a staff of 66 FTEs, including attorneys, auditors, special agents, data analysts, clinical health investigators and professional support staff.MFCD involves protecting not only the Medicaid program of roughly 22.9 billion dollars per annum, but also its most vulnerable persons, typically elderly persons in residential facilities or persons abused or neglected by a Medicaid Provider. In many of our cases, there is no precedent, so MFCD is consistently on the cutting edge of legal theories and issues. The cases range from abuse and neglect of persons in nursing homes, large scale organized individual and corporate civil and criminal fraudulent activity to national whistleblower actions. Our staff is a highly professional, fun and seasoned analytical investigative team. MFCD is unique in that all cases have an attorney, special agent, and data scientist assigned with legal support. This, and the great people who make up the division, gives MFCD a particularly terrific team atmosphere.Duties and Essential Functions of an AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst (Digital Forensics Specialist): This is an expert level position that is responsible for the secure collection, preservation, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence in highly complex criminal and civil investigations involving healthcare providers who may be committing Medicaid Fraud or engaged in criminal mistreatment and/or abuse and neglect of Vulnerable Adults. This position will be a subject matter expert in digital forensic methodologies, advanced data analysis, and adherence to legal and evidentiary standards. This position contributes to investigations and organizational initiatives by performing a range of forensic, analytical, and data-driven tasks, integrating technical expertise with investigative acumen.Coordinate DF aspects of investigations with local law enforcement, task forces, prosecutors and Assistant Attorney Generals to support criminal prosecutions or civil actions pursued against violators.Work closely with Special Agents, in both lead and supporting roles, in DF examinations both in a lab and on-site during service of court-ordered searches of locations in question. This includes traveling throughout the state to assist Special Agents in identifying, preserving, imaging, extracting, analyzing and documenting electronically stored information obtained from digital items and Internet Service Providers pursuant to authorized legal process as they relate to MFC investigations.Evidence Collection & Preservation: Securely acquire digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, cloud services, IoT devices, network traffic, and other storage media.Data Recovery, Analysis, & InterpretationUtilize advanced forensic tools (e.g., Magnet Axiom, FTK, Cellebrite, advanced cellular mapping software and other approved programs) and methodologies to recover deleted or concealed data, reconstruct user activity, and uncover security incidents.Reporting & Expert Testimony: Prepare clear, comprehensive forensic reports suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences. Maintain all reports, documents, spreadsheets, correspondence and other pertinent documentation in electronic format. Prepare and present findings in the form of briefings and/or reports to the assigned investigative team and/or others.This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of experience conducting investigations, which include the authority to independently plan and conduct investigations in civil or criminal cases. ORFive years’ experience as an AGO Investigator/Analyst.Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.SKILLS AND ABILITIES: A minimum of five years’ experience in Digital Forensics.Magnet Forensics, Forensic Tool Kit, and/or mobile forensics certification.Ability to apply knowledge of network computer systems, common communication software, including Outlook, and familiarity with electronic e-mail systems; knowledge of different operating systems, including Windows, DOS, variations of Unix, including Linux, and Mac OS; the Internet; hardware in standalone computers; various electronic storage media including internal and external hard drives; data archiving technology; USB/Firewire technology; and digital forensic software / hardware.Knowledge of coding, SQL, and other query applications is a plus.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A background check consisting of employment history, professional references and educational verification (e.g., degree, license, or official transcript) may be conducted. Prior to any offer, the applicant selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.This position works in a professional, hybrid office environment in a multi-level building, performing repetitive tasks at a computer workstation for extended periods. The position requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously and continuously shifting priorities throughout the day. The incumbent must maintain regular and reliable attendance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., unless an alternate work schedule is approved which may include telecommuting or flexible schedule. Working environment is an indoor office, indoor lab, mobile lab, and field work. Position requires approximately 25% - 30% percent of time involved in statewide travel. Exposure and interaction with suspects, witnesses and victims believed to be involved or associated with alleged criminal activity. Some weekend and evening work can be expected based on investigative needs. 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 (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)And much more!Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here. Commitment to Diversity Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment. One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position: A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;A current resume detailing experience and education.READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY: Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.All information may be verified and documentation may be required.The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations RequestsHonoring 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 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.For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov.If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst (Digital Forensics Spec) Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Seattle

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2></div>
<div>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. 
Position and Salary: 
 
The Attorney General&rsquo;s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Legal Office Assistant in the Criminal Justice Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Legal Office Assistant Salary Range 40: $42,972 - $57,252 (Effective 7/1/2025)
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate&rsquo;s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The following stipend may apply based on position requirements:<ul><li>
Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.</li></ul>
The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.
Excellent benefits: 
 
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees &amp; dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:<ul><li>
Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;</li><li>
A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;</li><li>
Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!</li></ul>
About the Criminal Justice Division:
The mission of the Criminal Justice Division (CRJ) is to work with and support its partners in the criminal justice community to protect Washington citizens and state agencies from criminal activity and fraud. CRJ is comprised of five units: the Major Economic Crimes Unit (MECU), the Criminal Litigation Unit (CLU), the Sexually Violent Predator Unit (SVP), the Signature Projects Unit (SPU) and the Washington State Patrol/Criminal Justice Training Commission Unit (WSP/CJTC). While tasked with distinct responsibilities, these units draw on each other&rsquo;s expertise and collaborate to combat criminal activity, return stolen funds to state agencies, and create safe communities.
The MECU and CLU investigate and prosecute criminal cases when requested by the Governor or any of the 39 county prosecuting attorneys, including multi-jurisdictional crimes, violent crimes, financial crimes, and crimes involving specialized expertise such complex fraud, criminal conspiracies, corporate corruption, public corruption, organized retail crime and schemes that target state agencies.
The SVP Unit identifies Washington&rsquo;s most prolific and dangerous sexually violent predators, and works to civilly commit those who continue to pose a serious risk to re-offend.
The SP Unit has three subunits: HITS, SAIST, and the Missing &amp; Murdered Indigenous People Cold Case Unit. The HITS Unit assists law enforcement by providing investigative expertise and maintaining a statewide database to analyze data regarding crimes and perpetrators and identify and apprehend serial offenders. The Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team (SAIST) implements measures to ensure that lawfully-owed DNA is collected and tested so that cold cases, including serial offenders, can be brought to justice. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Cold Case Unit assists federal, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in investigating unsolved cases involving Indigenous people, who are disproportionately subjected to violent crime.
The WSP/CJTC Unit represents and advises the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Additionally, the CRJ participates in numerous working groups and task forces, including Organized Retail Theft Task Force, Missing &amp; Murdered Indigenous Persons Task Force, Seattle University Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Commercial &amp; Sexually Exploited Children Task Force, Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations (SAFE) Advisory Group, Hate Crimes Working Group, Identify Theft Task Force, and the Catalytic Converter Theft Task Force.
For more information about CRJ and the cases we handle, please visit our website at https://www.atg.wa.gov/criminal-justice
Duties and Essential Functions of a Legal Office Assistant: 
Under close supervision of a Paralegal 2, this position supports the mission and values of the Attorney General's Office and the Criminal Justice Division by performing general duties and basic technical legal assignments, which include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Monitor electronic mailboxes per agency and division protocols and policies;</li><li>
Extract and verify case data for accurate and timely docketing of legal documents;</li><li>
Open and process incoming mail;</li><li>
Answer multi-line phone and direct calls to appropriate division staff;</li><li>
Prepare and process invoices for payment;</li><li>
Maintain record of billings in case management database;</li><li>
Prepare travel expense vouchers;</li><li>
Make travel arrangements and vehicle reservations;</li><li>
Photocopy and organize legal documents, exhibits, and other material;</li><li>
Manage and maintain the archival process for the division;</li><li>
Type transmittals and prepare boxes for shipment to the Records Center;</li><li>
Review files scheduled for destruction to pull transactional documents;</li><li>
Forward constituent correspondence to appropriate division staff and ensure we meet corresponding deadlines;</li><li>
Process related outgoing response correspondence;</li><li>
Serve and file legal documents in-person at the courthouse or via mail facility;</li><li>
Inventory, maintain, and track supplies for the division;</li><li>
Keep file room, equipment, and mail area clean and orderly;</li><li>
Submit for approval routine supply orders;</li><li>
Research and order specialty supplies as requested; and</li><li>
Maintain division multi-function devices.</li></ul>
This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.
Qualifications:
Option 1: High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience including a minimum of six months of experience in a legal office environment. 
 
 Option 2: One year of legal office experience. 
 
 Option 3: A combination of two years of college education and/or relevant experience. 
 
 Option 4: A two-year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal studies or related field of study.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A background check consisting of employment history, professional references and educational verification (e.g., degree, license, or official transcript) may be conducted. Prior to any offer, the applicant selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.
About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General 
 
 The Attorney General&rsquo;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: 
<ul><li>
Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)</li><li>
Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)</li><li>
Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)</li><li>
And much more!</li></ul>
Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state&rsquo;s interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here. 
 
Commitment to Diversity 
 
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment. 
 
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's &quot;Outstanding Agency Award&quot; in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:<ul><li>
A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;</li><li>
A current resume detailing experience and education.</li></ul>
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American Heart Association

<div>Overview
Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today&rsquo;s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Communications Manager - Science Media Relations . This is a remote and flexible location position.
In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation of multi-year strategic communication plans supporting and promoting scientific manuscripts published in the Association&rsquo;s 14 peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals and abstracts presented at the Association's scientific meetings to the media and the public. Responsible for developing appropriate resources and translating science for the media and the public, to reinforce the Association&rsquo;s role as a leading science voice and Association&rsquo;s impact goals. Responsible for securing media coverage, establishing and cultivating relationships with journalists, and supporting our leaders and research authors presenting at our scientific meetings or publishing in our scientific journals, and other projects as assigned.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.
\#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
<ul><li>Review manuscripts accepted for publication in our scientific journals and abstracts accepted for presentation at our scientific meetings.</li>
<li>Develop news releases or other news materials, media pitches, and multi-media assets to promote scientific research featured in abstracts and manuscripts, published in the Association&rsquo;s 14 peer-reviewed scientific journals, and presented at any of the Association&rsquo;s 7 scientific meetings.</li>
<li>Collaborate with team members to review and select abstracts to promote, provide peer edits for colleagues&rsquo; news releases, develop talking points, key messages for research authors and/or experts for commentary and perspective.</li>
<li>Leads development of news kits for EPI/Lifestyle and Hypertension Scientific Sessions meetings, which includes review and selection of abstracts for promotion; developing detailed news releases that include expert quotes/perspectives as well as research author perspective; producing or collaborating with other teams for all related news materials, which may include video interviews, talking points, key messages, FAQs and/or infographics.</li>
<li>Work with the Director and Vice President on a day-to-day basis to help the team implement and collaborate across the organization on multi-year strategic communication plans supporting traditional and social media, as well as Association-owned channels.</li>
<li>Develop media opportunities and relationships to promote the Association&rsquo;s science-related work.</li>
<li>Monitor the traditional media and social media landscape to ensure the Association can respond appropriately to breaking news related to heart and brain health and latest evidence-based recommendations to mitigate risk, as well efforts to protect the Association&rsquo;s reputation and integrity.</li>
<li>Lead or support other Communications initiatives as applicable and relevant.</li>
</ul>Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related area, or equivalent work experience.</li>
<li>At least three (3) years of excellent writing and editing skills and solid knowledge of AP Style. Five (5) years preferred.</li>
<li>At least three (3) years of experience managing the submission of press, promotional, or related content. Five (5) years preferred.</li>
<li>At least three (3) years of proficient computer skills, including all Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.</li>
<li>At least three (3) years of project management experience, including managing multiple projects concurrently.</li>
<li>At least three (3) years of demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines, while facing competing demands and priorities for multiple projects.</li>
</ul>Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Proven ability to review scientific abstracts and manuscripts, develop newsworthy ideas, write and pitch stories to media outlets, manage media interviews, including prepping authors and experts, crafting talking points and/or key messages, and foster collaborative relationships with reporters that position the organization as a primary resource for their stories.</li>
</ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits
Expected pay range will be $75,000 to $85,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards &amp; Benefits to see more details.
<ul><li>Compensation &ndash; Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That&rsquo;s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.</li>
<li>Performance and Recognition &ndash; You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.</li>
<li>Benefits &ndash; We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.</li>
<li>Professional Development &ndash; You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association&rsquo;s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.</li>
<li>Work-Life Harmonization &ndash; The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.</li>
<li>Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.</li>
</ul>The American Heart Association&rsquo;s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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Posted Date 4 hours ago (9/16/2025 1:19 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-16366
Job Category Marketing, Communications &amp; Public Relations
Position Type Full Time</div>

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