Deputy Solicitor General - Solicitor General's Office, Olympia or Seattle

Description

All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in protecting 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.

• 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 – DSG salaries are set between $90,444 and $169,392, in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
• The AGO will pay the general bar dues of a new attorney who begins their assignment on or before January 31 per Article 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's collegial and supportive environment
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program recognized for its excellence by AGOs nationwide

The Deputy Solicitor General will be located in Olympia or downtown Seattle, depending on the needs and interests of the person hired. The Solicitor General’s Office is responsible for United States Supreme Court practice, appellate assistance programs, coordinating amicus briefs, preparing Attorney General Opinions, writing ballot measure materials, coordinating statewide legal issues, coordinating certain litigation involving the federal government, and at times directly representing the State in significant matters.

The attorney selected for this position will independently handle select litigation and appeals (including briefing and oral argument) in state and federal courts; assist attorneys throughout the AGO with their appeals, including developing strategy, editing briefs, and coaching for oral argument; provide legal advice on a broad array of legal issues of statewide importance; draft state and federal amicus briefs; and prepare and review Attorney General Opinions and ballot measure materials.

• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Affinity for working in an atmosphere where collaboration and teamwork are valued priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, experience levels, and communication styles
• Interest in mentoring others, including providing constructive feedback
• Graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA’s Rule 6 Law Clerk Program; licensed to practice law in Washington state (or actively pursuing admission by motion)
• Commitment to public service as demonstrated by background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice

Applicants must submit the following documents via the online application system (preferably as PDFs):

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Law school transcript (unofficial copy acceptable) showing date law degree conferred
• Writing sample (10 pages or less)

For questions about this position, contact Kelsi Zweifel at Kelsi.

Zweifel.gov or (360) 753‑4111.

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General 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.

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.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team . Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1‑800‑676‑3777 or