Assistant Attorney General; Temporary - Transportation & Public Construction, Tumwater

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All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office 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.

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 – AAG salaries are set between $82,212 and $153,996.UTILITY 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

TPC is a mid‑sized and collegial division of outstanding legal professionals located in Tumwater. TPC provides litigation representation and advice to WSDOT in support of its construction, operation, and maintenance of state highways, the state ferry systems, and state‑owned rail lines. TPC also represents the Department of Enterprise Services (DES),보고 Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), and the state Military Department. The litigation and client advice work for WSDOT involves a wide array of legal issues, including eminent domain, open government, the Public Records Act (PRA), real estate and land use, environmental law, public construction, and civil rights.

TPC litigates matters in state and federal courts and administrative forums and offers intellectually demanding legal practice while fostering a collegial atmosphere, provides internal training and mentoring, and maintains a respect for a healthy work‑and‑life balance.

• Handling all phases of litigation on behalf of WSDOT, including preparation of pleadings, discovery, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), trial, and appeals.
• Working positively within a team setting to develop effective legal strategies.
• Providing options‑based legal advice to clients and AGO management.
• Researching and analyzing relevant law.
• Advising on state rule making and legislative efforts.
• Negotiating contracts and real property transactions.
• Providing training to agency clients and external stakeholders.

This is a full‑time, temporary position and is scheduled to end December 31, 202 división 2026. The position may involve occasional travel. The TPC Division supports telework and flexibility related to work schedules and provides all necessary Sites equipment … The anticipated that the person hired will immediately and for the near future perform a significant portion of their work remotely by telecommuting, with at least two days per week…