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 foundHERE.
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:
Join theTorts Division-Defending Those Who Serve the People of Washington Everyday
Do you want the opportunity to try civil cases to juries?
Do you want a diverse trial and appellate practice in state and federal court?
Do you want to practice on the cutting edge of torts law in Washington?
If you answered “yes” to any of those questions and are interested in joining a collaborative team of dedicated attorneys, paralegals, and investigators, then you should apply to the Torts Division today!
The Seattle Section of the Torts Division has an immediate opening for a managing trial attorney eager to practice in state and federal courts throughout Washington and lead a dynamic team of litigation attorneys. This critical role is ideal for an attorney who is ready to lead, mentor, and drive meaningful outcomes in service of the State. As a managing attorney, you will handle complex litigation that influences policy and sets important legal precedents. You will also play a vital role in fostering the professional development of a dynamic team within the AGO.
The Torts Division represents State agencies and State employees who do the hard work of serving the citizens of Washington when they are sued for damages. Attorneys in the Torts Division, with support from professional staff and investigators, handle cases from inception through resolution, involving diverse clients and theories of liability, with continuous support, training, and development. If you are interested in growing and developing as an oral and written advocate, working on challenging issues and cases, and belonging to a dedicated and supportive team, then the Torts Division is the place for you.
The Torts Division’s Seattle Office is located on the 21st floor in the Bank of America Fifth Avenue Plaza at 800 5th Avenue. Additionally, the Torts Division has offices in Tacoma, Olympia (Tumwater), and Spokane. The Torts Division also provides opportunities for telework in a hybrid work environment.
We seek self- motivated, hardworking, attorneys who value working as a team defending state agencies and state employees that are devoted to serving the interests of all Washington citizens. As a Team Leader in this division, you will lead one of these teams, overseeing a group of attorneys and paralegals, while working closely with other team leaders and staff to ensure the effective management of complex litigation cases. You will provide guidance, mentorship, and support to attorneys of varying experience levels as they handle a diverse range of legal matters.
While focusing on your team’s casework, you will also play an active role in shaping division-wide goals and strategies to enhance client representation and professional development. You will collaborate with other leaders within the Torts Division to develop and implement strategies for improving the work environment and achieving client goals. In addition, you will serve as a key point of contact for cases managed by your team and will regularly communicate with supervisors and the administrative office manager to provide updates and input on the work being done.
In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, the successful candidate will have:
Torts litigation experience, while advantageous, is not essential. What is essential, the successful applicant must have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and develop new skills, and a desire to work as part of a larger team. Relevant subject matter experience may be helpful but is not required.
Employees in the Torts Division work in a collaborative environment; thus, the ability to work as a member of the team and to affirmatively contribute to the Division’s respectful and inclusive workplace is essential and required.
This Managing Assistant Attorney General 1 position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO. MAAG1 salaries are set between $86,328 and $161,700. The exact amount is set in accordance withAppendix B of the AWAAG CBA. This position is located in King County and is eligible for 5% King County Assignment Pay. 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'senvironmental policies.
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:
If you have questions about this position and/or wish to learn more about it before applying, we encourage and welcome you to contact Scott Barbara at Scott.Barbara@atg.wa.gov or Brian Baker at Brian.Baker@atg.wa.gov.
The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visitwww.uscis.gov.
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 AGO 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. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team atHREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 orwww.washingtonrelay.com.