Assistant Attorney General - Transportation & Public Construction (rep. WSD

at  State of Washington Attorney Generals Office

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All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction. 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. For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office’s Annual Report which can be found HERE and view THIS VIDEO.

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 - Assistant Attorney General (AAG) salaries are set between $76,752 and $149,508. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
• 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 Washington State Attorney General’s Office’s Transportation and Public Construction Division (TPC) in Olympia, WA has an immediate opening for an attorney interested in providing litigation services and client advice to one of the largest developers in the State, the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS TO SERVE AS AN ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE FOR THIS COMPLEX AND REWARDING WORK WILL HAVE:

• A minimum of three years of experience practicing law that includes experience providing client advice and litigation services in any of the following areas: heavy civil, marine or vertical construction projects, private and public entity contracting, real property acquisition and land use, engineering and design services, and/or related matters;
• Excellent analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills;
• A comfort and willingness to handle high profile, fast paced, and challenging advice matters and cases;
• The ability to promote a cooperative work environment that supports diversity at all levels; and
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with clients and co-workers.

To serve as an Assistant Attorney General, one must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA’s Rule 6 Law Clerk Program; and be licensed to practice law in Washington state. (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission by motion will also be considered.) The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant’s background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice. The AGO greatly encourages, celebrates and values diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfill its mission of providing excellent, independent and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protecting the rights of its people.

TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED BY ATTORNEYS IN TPC INCLUDE:

• Working positively within a team setting to develop effective legal strategies;

• Providing options-based legal advice and litigation support to clients and AGO management;

• Representing clients in all aspects of State, Federal and Administrative proceedings;
• Advising on state rulemaking and legislative efforts;
• Negotiating contracts and real property transactions; and
• Providing training to agency clients and external stakeholders.