Assistant Attorney General – Civil Rights Division, Seattle or Spokane

Title of the Job: Assistant Attorney General – Civil Rights Division, Seattle or Spokane

Location: Seattle, WA – Spokane, WA

Job Description: DescriptionPersons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at . Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or .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 and view .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
• 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
• 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 of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office seeks experienced litigators with a demonstrated commitment to civil rights and public service to join the Division’s affirmative civil rights team.DutiesThese positions will undertake affirmative investigation and litigation to enforce the constitutional and civil rights of Washingtonians. The Civil Rights Division has led some of the most visible and cutting-edge enforcement matters the office undertakes, including Washington’s challenges to the federal government’s , , and repeal of . We have successfully challenged labor practices at the and in industries ranging from to .The Civil Rights Division works to protect the rights of Washingtonians to live and participate in our communities without discrimination on the bases of protected characteristics including: or . We take on unconstitutional and challenge discrimination by nationwide companies like , , , and .We work closely with the Solicitor General’s Office, Consumer Protection Division, and other AGO divisions and state agencies to enforce Washington laws in state and federal courts. For example, we recently partnered to lead a multi-state lawsuit to by removing excessively burdensome regulations for a medication abortion drug; and, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we enforced Governor Inslee’s emergency moratorium on evictions, ensuring compliance by , , and a .Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Division’s full list of and .*The Wing Luke Civil Rights Division is located in Seattle and consists of seventeen attorneys, four investigators, and seven professional staff members. Each member of our team is committed to the highest-quality work. We value collaboration, diversity, creativity, and collegiality.The selected candidates will work in downtown Seattle or Spokane, as determined during the interview and hiring process. These positions require statewide travel, including overnight trips. Out-of-state travel may also be required.QualificationsIn addition to meeting the qualifications to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, all of the following are required qualifications:

• Three or more years of civil litigation experience, including experience with written discovery and depositions, working with witnesses including experts, the full range of non-dispositive and dispositive motions, and presenting evidence in an administrative or courtroom setting;
• Exceptional and positive interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated cultural competence and experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, language, educational, and geographic backgrounds;
• Commitment to race equity and social justice;
• Commitment to community lawyering and structural reforms to empower vulnerable populations;
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills and the ability consistently to produce high-quality work;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability successfully to handle competing, time-sensitive assignments;
• A high level of motivation with the ability to work independently, be a team player, and devote the time necessary to complete the work; and
• Demonstrated discretion, excellent judgment, and the ability to work well as a member of a litigation team that is working under pressure.

For these positions, the ability to read, write, and/or speak a language in addition to English is preferred.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.Supplemental InformationThese Assistant Attorney General positions are represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO. AAG salaries are set between $76,752 and $149,508. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the . The salary of an employee whose official duty station is Seattle would reflect 5% King County Assignment Pay per legislative action. A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans, retirement, life and basic long-term disability insurance. In addition, there are non-financial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued. The health, safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services. Complementing and fostering this goal is a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, as evidenced in the AGO’s .Interested applicants must apply by hitting the “apply” button above. In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system, preferably as PDFs:

• A letter of interest;
• Resume;
• Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
• Writing sample

If you have questions about these positions and/or wish to learn more about them before applying, we encourage and welcome you to contact Managing Assistant Attorney General Neal Luna at or (206) 287-4189.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. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.The 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 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 at . Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or .

Company Name: Washington State

Salary: $76752 – 149508 per year

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