Managing Assistant Attorney General, Public Safety Projects

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Flexible work schedules/telecommuting

Mentoring program

Health and wellness program

Job summary

Washington State Attorney General’s Office seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Managing Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Justice Division’s Signature Projects Section (SPS). You will oversee the SAIST team, supervise investigators and analysts, and work on prosecutorial support for criminal cases at state and federal levels.

The role requires strong leadership, legislative analysis, and collaboration with multiple AGO divisions and external partners.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SAIST and staff; supervise investigators, analysts, data consultants, attorneys, and other professionals.
• Support anti-human trafficking work; assist in related criminal litigation.
• Draft analyses for the Attorney General on proposed legislation impacting the criminal justice system.
• Manage and complete other long- and short-term criminal justice projects as directed by the Section Chief.
• Occasionally assign cases for review; assist in grant applications to support SAIST work.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Staff management

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar licensed in Washington

Tools

Job description

Washington State Attorney General’s Office seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Managing Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Justice Division’s Signature Projects Section (SPS). You will oversee the SAIST team, supervise investigators and analysts, and work on prosecutorial support for criminal cases at state and federal levels.

The role requires strong leadership, legislative analysis, and collaboration with multiple AGO divisions and external partners.