AAG - Gov. Compliance & Enforcement Division, Olympia

State of Washington•Olympia, WA

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About The Position

The WA State Attorney General's Office's Government Compliance and Enforcement Division (GCE) seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in its Enforcement Section. The AAG will represent the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) and may serve as a back up to other section clients. GCE represents LCB in its effort to promote public safety by enforcing the state's liquor, cannabis and tobacco laws and regulations. GCE is a professional and inclusive work environment where teamwork, high quality legal service, and work-life balance are highly valued. GCE includes 56 attorneys and professional staff located on the Capitol Campus with direct access to downtown Olympia and the beautiful State Capitol grounds. GCE provide legal services to nearly 40 state agencies, boards, and commissions, including those that protect citizens by regulating health care providers, insurers, liquor and cannabis businesses, gambling, campaign finance, ethics, financial institutions, and more. Section attorneys mostly litigate in administrative forums, while also handling some cases in Superior Court and the state's appellate courts under the judicial review provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Duties include writing, presenting and responding to motions, interviewing and presenting witnesses, providing client advice related to the litigation, evaluating cases for settlement possibilities, and appearing for hearings. In addition to representing LCB, the position may also serve as a back up to other section clients, which include the Department of Financial Institutions, the Gambling Commission, and the Executive Ethics Board. Final client assignments will be dependent on experience, interest, and division needs, and can change over time allowing attorneys to gain experience with a wide variety of client agencies and areas of the law. This is a full-time position that involves occasional travel, depending on hearing locations.

Requirements

Has a demonstrated commitment to public service
Has litigation experience at the administrative, state and/or federal level
Has strong interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
The ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
Values a diverse, creative and collaborative work environment
Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program
Be licensed to practice law in Washington state. (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission by motion will also be considered.)

Nice To Haves

Experience with the APA is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Conducting research
Drafting pleadings
Interviewing witnesses
Attending status conferences or hearings
Consulting with supervisors or co-workers
Meeting with clients

Benefits

A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plans
Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $82,212 and $153,996.
The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per Article 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA
Flex schedules and telecommuting options
A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environment
Health and wellness program
Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide

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