Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Yakima

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Be Part of Our Yakima Office and Make a Difference!

Are you a new law school graduate looking to develop your litigation and client advice skills in an agency that provides exceptional training and mentorship? Are you an experienced attorney looking to join a team committed to outstanding public service and work-life balance? Do you want a diverse trial and appellate practice in a variety of courts representing clients that are committed to serving their local communities and the people of the State of Washington?

The Yakima AGO office represents state agencies and higher education institutions in Yakima, Kittitas, and Klickitat County. Agencies include Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF), Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Labor and Industries, Department of Licensing, Employment Security Department, and Yakima Valley College.

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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.

Benefits and Compensation Details

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:

* Competitive salary, which may be negotiable within the given salary range ($88,932 and $153,996).

* Salaries are set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA schedule set forth below.

* Longevity pay of 5% premium on top of base wages after 5 years with the Attorney General's Office.

* A competitive benefit package that includes:

* Affordable medical plan options, including vision benefits,

* Dental benefits covered 100%

* Retirement plan (employee/employer contribution)

* Deferred Compensation Plan

* 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday

* 8 hours sick leave accrual per month

* 9.33 hours to start, then up to 16.67 hours of annual leave accrual per month (based on years of state service)

* Flex schedules and telecommuting options

* 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

* Qualifying Employer for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* 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 provides CLE credits and is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide

A preferred candidate, for this position, who graduated from law school in 2024 or 2025 would start no lower than Step 4 at $88,932.

Base Range Step Numbers

Grad. Year

AAG Range

Managing AAG 1 Range

Managing AAG 2 Range

Deputy Solicitor General Range

Step 2

2025

82,212

86,328

90,444

90,444

Step3

2024

85,500

89,784

94,056

94,056

Step4

2023

88,932

93,372

97,836

97,836

Step5

2022

92,472

97,116

101,736

101,736

Step6

2021

96,192

100,992

105,816

105,816

Step7

2020

100,032

105,036

110,028

110,028

Step8

2019

104,016

109,236

114,444

114,444

Step9

2018

108,204

113,604

119,016

119,016

Step
10

2017

112,524

118,152

123,768

123,768

Step
11

2016

117,024

122,868

128,712

128,712

Step
12

2015

121,704

127,788

133,860

133,860

Step
13

2014

126,564

132,912

139,236

139,236

Step
14

2013

131,640

138,240

144,780

144,780

Step
15

2012

136,896

143,748

150,600

150,600

Step
16

2011

142,368

149,496

156,612

156,612

Step
17

2010

148,068

155,472

162,876

162,876

Step 18

2009

153,996

161,700…