Gov Ops Attorney - Remote Public Sector Counsel

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plans

Vacation leave and paid holidays

Flex schedules and telecommuting

Job summary

Washington State Attorney General's Office in Tumwater, WA seeks an experienced Assistant Attorney General to join the Transportation and Public Construction Division's Gov Ops Team. The Gov Ops Team provides transactional and general legal advice to diverse clients and handles litigation at multiple levels.

The role emphasizes teamwork, public service, and work-life balance. The position involves remote work flexibility and requires seasoned legal expertise in real estate, procurement,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration; promote a positive work environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience developing practical solutions and proactive problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide options-based legal advice to client agency leaders and AGO/Division management.
• Negotiate contracts and real property transactions; advise on procurement matters.
• Advise on state rulemaking and legislative efforts.
• Handle all phases of litigation: pleadings, discovery, ADR, trial, appeals.
• Deliver training to agency clients and external stakeholders; collaborate within a team.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Legal analysis

Education

ABA-accredited law degree or WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk program

Job description

Washington State Attorney General's Office in Tumwater, WA seeks an experienced Assistant Attorney General to join the Transportation and Public Construction Division's Gov Ops Team. The Gov Ops Team provides transactional and general legal advice to diverse clients and handles litigation at multiple levels.

The role emphasizes teamwork, public service, and work-life balance. The position involves remote work flexibility and requires seasoned legal expertise in real estate, procurement,