Assistant Attorney General - Transportation & Public Construction Division, Tumwater

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office’s Transportation and Public Construction Division (TPC) is hiring an experienced attorney to join its Government Operations Team. The team provides transactional and general legal advice to state agency clients, including the Department of Enterprise Services, WaTech, the Military Department, the State Building Code Council, the Recreation and Conservation Office, and the Washington Department of Transportation. The team also represents clients in administrative, trial, and appellate litigation. The position covers a varied range of legal issues, including real estate, public works and construction, procurement, technology services, insurance, open government, administrative law, contracting, and emergency operations. Attorneys may also develop expertise in matters such as technology contracts, disaster and emergency management, the Governor’s emergency proclamation authority, National Guard deployment, Capitol Campus use and development, and environmental issues involving state grants. Team members work collaboratively across TPC to provide high-quality legal services. The position is based in Tumwater, Washington, in the greater Olympia area. The AGO supports flexible and remote work, and the person hired is expected to perform a significant portion of their work remotely for the near future. The AGO will provide necessary equipment and support. This is a full-time position involving occasional travel.

Requirements

Graduate from an ABA-accredited law school or complete the WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program.
Be licensed to practice law in Washington State; applicants actively pursuing admission may also be considered.
Demonstrate a commitment to public service.
Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration, and promote a positive work environment that respects all employees.
Maintain productive working relationships with attorneys, professional staff, and clients.
Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Develop practical solutions and demonstrate proactive, creative problem-solving while maintaining perspective.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience as a practicing attorney before a tribunal involving the Washington Rules of Evidence, Civil Rules, and/or Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Strong organizational skills.
Experience providing independent, sound legal advice to clients.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

Provide options-based legal advice to agency leaders and AGO and Division management.
Negotiate contracts and real property transactions.
Advise on state rulemaking and legislative efforts.
Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, alternative dispute resolution, trial, and appeals.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop effective legal strategies.
Provide training to agency clients and external stakeholders.
Provide and coordinate legal advice, litigation, and legal support to client agencies on a broad range of issues.

Benefits

Competitive benefit package with affordable medical plan options, dental benefits, and retirement plans.
Vacation leave, sick leave, military and civil leave, and paid holidays.
General bar dues paid for an employee who begins their assignment on or before January 31, subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options.
Formal AAG mentoring program.
Health and wellness program.
Training and career development program.
Choice of medical and dental insurance plans, retirement, life insurance, and basic long-term disability insurance.
Collaborative and supportive work environment that values professional development and work-life balance.

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