Assistant Attorney General

The Public Lands and Conservation Division provides a broad spectrum of client advice, dispute resolution, and litigation services to agency clients

• Providing options-based client advice, both oral and written
• Appearance in federal and state courts across the state, and in proceedings before administrative tribunals
• Motions practice, trials, and participating in post-trial proceedings including any appeals
• Conducting all aspects of discovery
• Representing the AGO in public settings on matters that may be of a sensitive or high-profile nature
• Working individually and as part of a team

• Three or more years of legal experience
• Experience in complex natural resource or environmental advice and litigation
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle competing, time-sensitive assignments
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration and promote a positive work environment
• Ability to maintain productive working relationships within the division and with clients and stakeholders

• Competitive benefit package
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
• Transparent salary schedule
• Formal AAG mentoring program
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program
• Dependent care assistance
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Leave Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Leave Without Pay

The Washington State Attorney General's Office is committed to providing exceptional legal services and protecting the rights of its people