Assistant Attorney General - Public Counsel Unit, Seattle

The Public Counsel Unit of the Washington Attorney General’s Office, located in downtown Seattle, is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to join its team

• As a Public Counsel attorney, you will join a collegial and collaborative unit within the AGO’s Consumer Protection Division and serve as an advocate for residential and small business customers of regulated public utility companies, including electric, natural gas, telecommunications, and water companies, as well as customers of regulated transportation companies
• Your work in cases that set rates, establish and enforce service quality standards, review merger and acquisition petitions, and establish clean energy standards and your participation in policy-focused practice in rulemakings before the WUTC and the Legislature will have a direct and measurable impact on the lives of millions of Washingtonians
• You will have the opportunity to manage all aspects of litigation including working with Public Counsel regulatory analysts and outside experts to develop case strategy, developing and managing discovery, managing outside experts, and effectively advocating Public Counsel’s positions
• You will also develop policy positions on proposed agency rules and policy dockets, engage with interested parties, and assist the Attorney General’s Office with policy positions and advocacy before the Legislature

• Three or more years of litigation experience in administrative or judicial proceedings
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• The demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues and stakeholders
• The ability to travel on occasion, if necessary

• 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 $82,212 and $153,996
• 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

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