Assistant Attorney General - Ecology Division, Environmental Quality Section, Olympia

The Ecology Division seeks an attorney with a passion for public service and a strong interest in environmental law to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in our Environmental Quality Section.

• Representing Ecology in hearings before the Pollution Control Hearings Board and Shorelines Hearings Board
• Representing Ecology in state and federal court on a variety of issues
• Advising Ecology on implementation issues arising under state and federal clean water, shoreline management, and spills response and preparedness statutes and regulations
• Providing advice to Ecology's property acquisition workgroup (real property law issues)
• Providing advice to Ecology on Public Records Act implementation and compliance
• Providing advice and representation to Ecology on a variety of other environmental and land use matters

• Established civil litigation experience (including discovery, motions practice, and trial practice) and expertise in water quality regulation
• A background in science or engineering is not necessary, but a willingness to learn about technical subject matter and interact with clients who come from a broad range of science and engineering backgrounds

• 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
• 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.