Assistant Attorney General - Labor & Industries Division, Seattle

State of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 84.000 - 157.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive benefits

Vacation and leave

Salary transparency

Bar dues paid

Flexible schedules

Mentoring program

Health and wellness program

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

The Washington State Attorney General's Office, Labor & Industries Division in Seattle, has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department of Labor and Industries in litigation across workers’ compensation, health and safety, and employment standards.

Successful candidates will handle civil litigation, engage in discovery, motion practice, and hearings, and work in a collaborative, mentoring environment with flexible schedules and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• Interest in litigating worker health and safety cases before administrative tribunals, superior courts, and appellate courts.
• Interest in civil litigation, including discovery, motions, briefs, and negotiations.
• Ability to handle cases electronically with remote or hybrid hearings and trials.
• Willingness to travel to litigation events across the state when needed.
• Commitment to high ethical standards and to working in an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Willingness to seek and give help in a supportive setting.
• Ability to manage an active caseload and meet deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Conduct direct and cross-examinations in hearings and depositions.
• Handle motion practice and discovery effectively.
• Research and write briefs and pleadings.
• Interact with outside parties and stakeholders.
• Negotiate resolutions.
• Present arguments orally and in writing; participate in superior court practice including jury trials.
• Engage in team-based practice with mentorship and professional development.

Kenntnisse

Litigation

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Description

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.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at [e-mail]. 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.

Benefits

• 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 $83,856 and $157,080. The 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

Duties

The LNI Division is a dynamic, diverse, inclusive, and collegial division. All of the LNI Division's 100+ staff are respected for their individual contributions and attributes, and all share the same commitment to serving the public by providing excellent legal services in support of their client's mission to: protect workers, preserve the industrial insurance accident fund, and help injured workers heal and return to work.

The LNI Division handles litigation and advice for the Department of Labor and Industries in a broad array of areas, including: workers’ compensation, worker health and safety, employer services, employment standards, wage theft, building trades, and crime victim's compensation.

The workload of the division includes client advice and fast-paced litigation before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, the Office of Administrative Hearings, Superior Courts, Courts of Appeal, and Federal Courts. The Seattle LNI Division strives to make professional growth a priority and allow staff to develop their practice in areas of law that interest them, while still meeting the business needs of the section. AAGs are encouraged to take on more responsibility and subject matters as their careers progress, including training, leadership, and professional development opportunities.

AAGs representing LNI can play many roles in litigation, including defense, affirmative litigation, and a quasi-prosecutorial role.

The Seattle LNI Division strives to make professional growth a priority and allow staff to develop their practice in areas of law that interest them, while still meeting the business needs of the section. AAGs are encouraged to take on more responsibility and subject matters as their careers progress, including training, leadership, and professional development opportunities.

Successful applicants can expect to have a great deal of responsibility for and control over their daily work while also working with teams of attorneys who complement and support each other. Attorneys in the LNI Division independently handle all aspects of civil litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and resolving cases through hearing, trial, or negotiated settlements.

Occasional statewide travel is required, but most events can be completed remotely with few requiring in-person attendance. If in-person attendance is required, it will usually occur in southwestern Washington.

Position Overview

The Washington State Attorney General's Office's Labor & Industries Division, Seattle has an opening for an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) representing the Department of Labor and Industries in litigation involving a number of different potential programs area including workers’ compensation, worker health and safety,and employment standards.

Typical Responsibilities Of The LNI Division's Litigation Attorneys Include

• Conducting direct and cross-examination in hearings and depositions;


• Effectively handling motion practice and discovery;


• Conducting legal research and writing briefs and pleadings


• Interacting with outside parties and stakeholders;


• Negotiating resolutions;


• Presenting arguments orally and in writing; and


• Engaging in superior court practice, including jury trials.

An attorney hired for this position will need to be flexible, adaptive, organized, and able to work well in partnership with technical staff and professional staff. A successful attorney can expect to handle technically challenging subject matters, such as cases involving medical and vocational experts. The LNI Division offers great mentors, a team atmosphere, and supports and encourages flexibility and creativity.

Qualifications

• An interest in primarily litigating worker health and safety cases on behalf of the Department of Labor and Industries before administrative tribunals, superior courts, and in the appellate courts. Prior experience in worker health and safety is not required, but you must be interested in handling such cases;


• An interest in civil litigation, including engaging in discovery, drafting motions and briefs, negotiating with other parties and presenting oral arguments before various courts and tribunals;


• An ability to handle cases electronically, including utilizing electronic files, participating in all-remote or hybrid hearings and trials, and effectively using other electronic case management tools;


• The ability to contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with interested groups and members of the public;


• The desire to participate in a growth-oriented culture that encourages learning and giving and receiving feedback;


• Outstanding oral and written communication skills;


• The ability to travel to litigation events throughout the state when needed;


• A commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards;


• A willingness to ask for and offer help in a supportive and collegial environment;


• An ability to manage an active caseload, identify and prioritize tasks, and meet short deadlines; and


• A commitment to working in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment.

Prior litigation experience is not required, but for those with prior experience the division will adapt training and case assignment to the experience level of the successful candidate. Both new and experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply!

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 service animal by a person with a disability.

Supplemental Information

AAG salaries are set between $83,856 and $157,080. This position is located in King County and is thus eligible for 5% King County Assignment Pay. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. 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.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact [e-mail]. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at 855-524-5627 or [e-mail].

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 visit www.uscis.gov.

Updated 01-07-2026