Lead Counsel, Public Agencies & Compliance

State of Washington Attorney General's Office; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Vacation and sick leave

Salary transparency

Bar dues paid

Flexible schedules

Mentoring program

Health and wellness program

Career development

Job summary

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office (GCE – Advice and Compliance Section) seeks a qualified Assistant Attorney General to provide client advice and related litigation services for multiple state agencies. The role involves lead counsel duties, strong research and writing, and collaboration across agencies on complex legal issues.

The position requires a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, Washington state bar admission, and a minimum of three years as a practicing attorney.

Qualifications

• ABA-accredited law school graduate.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington state.
• Active pursuit of admission by motion may be considered.
• Three years as a practicing attorney preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and related litigation services for client agencies.
• Serve as lead counsel to one or more client agencies.
• Advise on scope of client agencies’ authority; inter-state law; constitutional questions; public records; open meetings; proposed legislation; contracts; rulemaking; and APA issues.
• Collaborate with Agency clients to ensure high-quality legal services and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Oral presentation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

ABA-accredited law school

WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program

Job description

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office (GCE – Advice and Compliance Section) seeks a qualified Assistant Attorney General to provide client advice and related litigation services for multiple state agencies. The role involves lead counsel duties, strong research and writing, and collaboration across agencies on complex legal issues.

The position requires a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, Washington state bar admission, and a minimum of three years as a practicing attorney.