AAG Gov. Compliance & Enforcement Division, Olympia

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 - AAG salaries are set between $82212 and $153996. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of theAWAAG CBA

• The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st perArticle 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA

• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGOs 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

The WA State Attorney Generals Offices Government Compliance and Enforcement Division(GCE)seeks applicants for an opening in its Advice and Compliance Section. GCE is a professional and inclusive work environment where teamwork high quality legal service and work-life balance are highly valued.

GCE includes 56 attorneys and professional staff located on the Capitol Campuswith direct access to downtown Olympia and the beautiful State Capitol grounds. GCE provide legal services to nearly 40 state agencies boards and commissions including those that protect citizens by regulating health care providers insurers liquor and cannabis businesses gambling campaign finance ethics financial institutions and more. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with assigned client agencies oncomplex high profile and cutting edge legal issues.

The successful candidate will be part of a section of 11 attorneys that provide advice and related litigation services for client agencies. Section attorneys represent the offices of three elected officials: the Secretary of State the Insurance Commissioner and the State Auditor. Other section clients include the Department of Financial Institutions the Public Disclosure Commission the Office of Equity the Office of Minority and Womens Business Enterprises the Washington Historical Society the Human Rights Commission the Governors Subcabinet on Supplier Diversity the African-American Affairs Commission the Asian American Affairs Commission the Hispanic Affairs Commission the Womens Commission and the LGBTQ Commission. Final client assignments will be dependent on experience interest and division needs but the successful candidate will likely serve aslead counsel to one or more of these agencies.

Section attorneys frequently provide legal advice on: the scope of client agencies authority; interaction between state and federal law; constitutional questions; public records; open public meetings; proposed legislation; contracts; rulemaking; and other APA issues. GCE AAGs develop strong working relationships with their client agencies at the executive level and have frequent contact on advice matters in the form of meetings phone calls email and written memos. While the work is largely advised-based section attorneys occasionally handle litigation. The section works closely with each other and share resources.

In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General well-qualified applicants will offer:

• Prior experience in providing client advice;
• Experience with state agency operations;
• Familiarity with litigation in state and federal court;
• Strong research writing and oral presentation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with clients and others;
• The ability to successfully handle competing time-sensitive assignments; and
• A commitment to a diverse creative and collaborative work environment.

Candidates with at least three years of previous experience as a practicing attorney are preferred.

This AAG position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28 AFL-CIO. AAG salaries are set between $82212 and $153996. The exact amount is set in accordance withAppendix B of theAWAAG 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 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 AGOsenvironmental policies.

Interested applicants must apply by hitting the apply button 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) showing the date law degree was conferred; and
• Writing sample (10 pages or less).

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 Matt Kernutt at or .

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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. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1- or.