Assistant Attorney General - Labor & Personnel Division, Tumwater

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• 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 in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
• The AGO will pay general bar dues for 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
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide

The Labor and Personnel Division (LPD) seeks to fill an Assistant Attorney General position that involves a mix of client advice and litigation. The practice is dynamic, challenging, and evolving, and requires diplomatic skills as well as legal advocacy. The position will be located in Tumwater, WA and involves occasional travel depending on client assignments and hearing locations.

• Meet with assigned clients who are often high level managers or directors of state agencies and provide options based advice on all aspects of labor and employment law
• Prepare witnesses for hearings
• Craft motions and legal pleadings
• Conduct and direct necessary legal research
• Respond to interrogatories and discovery
• Mediating cases
• Litigate cases

• At least three years of experience in litigation and client advice, including drafting briefs
• Experience interviewing and preparing witnesses for testimony
• Experience conducting hearings or oral arguments before administrative tribunals, the superior or federal courts
• Professionally interacting with and advising clients on substantial legal issues
• Excellent writing and advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task

Labor and employment experience is preferred, along with experience with labor contracts and advising human resources and upper level management. Candidates who have less than three years’ litigation and client advice experience but have substantial experience in human resources or labor relations will also be considered.

Applicants must have graduated from an ABA‑accredited law school or completed the WSBA 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 will also be considered. The AGO seeks applicants committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant’s background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice.

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 dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team .

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