The AGO is committed to providing excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and to protecting the rights of its people. It is essential to our mission to create and maintain an office that is diverse, respectful, inclusive and composed of the best legal talent available. If you share our vision and have a desire to do important work that makes a difference for our community, then we invite you to consider applying for the following attorney opportunities.
Policy Analyst – The Office is recruiting for 2 permanent full-time Policy Analysts, one to administer and provide support to the AGO for environmental justice requirements enumerated under the HEAL Act, and the other will manage the YES Tipline Advisory Committee and develop and implement processes for risk assessment, data retention and regularly review analysis and reporting of the YES Tipline program.
Policy Analyst (non perm) – The Office is recruiting for 3 non-permanent Policy Analysts. One will be assigned to work on matters relative to SB 5259 (use of force data program), one to work on matters relative to the Jail Standards Taskforce, and one to support the Office’s efforts to satisfy HB 1310 which requires the Office to develop model policies on law enforcement use of force and de-escalation tactics.
AAG – Seattle Social and Health Services Division (DL: 7/6/21) – The Seattle SHS Division has an opening for an attorney to serve as an AAG and handle the critical work of juvenile litigation. Closes tonight!!!
AAG - Agriculture and Health Division (DL: 7/6/21) - The Agriculture and Health Division seeks two attorneys to serve as AAGs and join its team committed to protecting our state's health, agricultural community, economy, and cultural resources. One position is for an attorney with experience, and the other is open to entry-level and experienced candidates. Closes tonight!!!
AAG - Government Compliance and Enforcement Division's Enforcement Section (DL: 7/6/21) - The Government Compliance & Enforcement Division seeks applicants for two openings in its Enforcement Section. These positions will represent the Criminal Justice Training Commission and the Liquor and Cannabis Board, and may serve as back up to other section clients such as the Public Disclosure Commission and the Executive Ethics Board. Closes tonight!!!
AAG - Medicaid Fraud Control Division (DL: 7/11/21) - The Medicaid Fraud Control Division seeks a PROSECUTOR/LITIGATOR to investigate, prosecute and litigate Medicaid provider fraud as well as abuse and neglect of persons in residential facilities using a full array of civil and criminal remedies.
AAG - Government Compliance & Enforcement Division's Advice & Compliance Section (DL: 7/12/21) - The Government Compliance & Enforcement Division has an opening in its Advice and Compliance Section for an attorney interested in working closely with client agencies on emerging and evolving issues.
New! AAG - Regional Services Division in Wenatchee (DL: 7/21/21) - The Office is looking for an attorney to serve in its office in Wenatchee to handle the critical and rewarding work representing DCYF in child welfare cases. '
And last but definitely not least, I announce . . .
The Office's is now accepting applications from 3Ls and Judicial Clerks of qualifying courts to apply for an Assistant Attorney General position via the 2021 Honors Program! The deadline to apply for a permanent AAG position via the Honors Program is August 22, 2021.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation 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 Kalea Muigai at 360-586-7698. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com