Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Justice Division's Financial Crimes Team, Seattle
About The Position
The Bob Keppel Criminal Justice Division (CRJ) of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office has an exciting and rewarding opportunity in its downtown Seattle office for an attorney interested in investigating and prosecuting financial crimes! The Financial Crimes Team investigates and prosecutes a wide variety of cases including wage theft, identify theft, complex fraud, elder fraud and crimes committed by government employees and public officials. We seek an attorney with significant litigation experience to combat fraud in Washington. The selected candidate will work closely with senior AGO investigators, as well as state agencies and state, local and federal law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. While the primary focus of this position is prosecuting financial crimes, the selected candidate should be proficient in prosecuting a full range of crimes. The Attorney General’s Office receives criminal referrals from any of Washington’s 39 county prosecuting attorneys or the governor. The selected candidate will work in downtown Seattle, but travel around the state for court hearings, investigations and trial preparation as necessary.
Requirements
- At least three years of trial experience and trial practice in criminal law
- Exceptional legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills
- Strong interpersonal skills that promote a collegial, inclusive and respectful workplace
- Demonstrated good judgment when exercising discretion in criminal cases
- The ability to work independently and in a variety of settings
- Commitment to public service and justice for victims of crime
- Admission to practice law in Washington state courts
- Graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program
- Licensed to practice law in Washington State
- Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission will also be considered
- Applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice
- Must submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division.
- Incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and prosecute a wide variety of cases including wage theft, identify theft, complex fraud, elder fraud and crimes committed by government employees and public officials.
- Work closely with senior AGO investigators, as well as state agencies and state, local and federal law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute financial crimes.
- Prosecute a full range of crimes.
- Travel around the state for court hearings, investigations and trial preparation as necessary.
Benefits
- Affordable medical plan options
- Dental benefits
- Retirement plans
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Military and Civil Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Transparent salary schedule
- General bar dues paid
- Flex schedules
- Telecommuting options
- Formal AAG mentoring program
- Health and wellness program
- Training and career development program
- Choice of medical/dental insurance plans
- Retirement
- Life and basic long-term disability insurance
- Working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
