Assistant Attorney General (Temporary)- Public Lands and Conservation Division, Olympia

State of Washington•Thurston County – Olympia, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Attorney General's Office’s Public Lands & Conservation Division (PLC) seeks to fill a temporary contract position for an Assistant Attorney General in our Forestry and Real Estate Section through June of 2027 with potential for extension, permanent assignment within the PLC Division or opportunity to apply for other attorney positions within the AGO. This position reports to the Section Chief and provides legal services to the Department of Natural Resources on a broad array of issues. The Public Lands and Conservation Division provides a broad spectrum of client advice, dispute resolution, and litigation services to agency clients. The division represents the Commissioner of Public Lands, the Department of Natural Resources, the Board of Natural Resources, the Forest Practices Board, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the State Parks and Recreation Commission. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of 39 experienced professionals with extraordinary commitment to serving the needs of the client and the state of Washington. Staff are offered flexible and/or telecommute schedules. We support work-life balance and thrive in this collegial, team-orientedenvironment. Additionally, the PLC Division is located on the Capitol Campus, which is minutes from downtown and offers scenic views of the Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier.

Requirements

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
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle competing, time-sensitive assignments
Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration and promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees
Ability to maintain productive working relationships within the division and with clients and stakeholders, helping to identify and resolve problems
Commitment to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of legal experience are preferred
Experience in complex natural resource or environmental advice and litigation is preferred

Responsibilities

Providing options-based client advice, both oral and written
Appearance in federal and state courts across the state, and in proceedings before administrative tribunals such as the Pollution Control Hearings Board or the Shorelines Hearings Board
Motions practice, trials, and participating in post-trial proceedings including any appeals
Conducting all aspects of discovery
Representing the AGO in public settings on matters that may be of a sensitive or high-profile nature
Working individually and as part of a team