Assistant Attorney General - University of WA Division's Healthcare Team, Seattle

State of Washington•King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Washington Division (UW) of the Office of the Attorney General is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Division’s Healthcare Team as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG). This position offers a unique opportunity to advise and represent UW Medicine’s multi-entity academic health system, as well as UW’s Health Sciences schools and world-class biomedical research community. The Healthcare Team advises UW on a diverse range of healthcare and higher education matters, including fraud and abuse, antitrust, contracting, insurance and reimbursement, medical staff, data privacy and security, student and trainee matters, federal executive actions, strategic affiliations and partnerships, and more. The team’s clients include UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center; Airlift Northwest; UW Medicine’s Graduate Medical Education program; UW Medicine’s strategy, external affairs, finance, and supply chain teams; along with the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and others. The Healthcare Team currently includes six Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs), who report to a Managing AAG. The team fosters a culture of cooperation and collegiality and is part of the UW Division of the Attorney General’s Office. Located in Seattle’s University District, the UW Division is comprised of attorneys organized into three teams, General Practice, Employment, and Healthcare, as well as support personnel. AAGs across the UW Division routinely collaborate and jointly advise UW clients on complex matters.

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.
Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission by motion will also be considered.
Commitment to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice.
Practical problem-solving abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Sense of curiosity in approaching client advice.
Active listener and quick study.
Strong interest in understanding the client's strategic interests.
Superior communication skills (written and verbal).
Excellent judgment.
Ability to provide high-level, practical, and complex legal advice.
Top-notch analytical and advocacy skills.
High caliber research and writing skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully handle competing time-sensitive matters or manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with knowledgeable and high-level clients.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with coworkers and clients.
Ability to quickly learn new areas of law.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of legal experience.
Experience in healthcare or higher education law preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise and represent UW Medicine’s multi-entity academic health system.
Advise UW’s Health Sciences schools and world-class biomedical research community.
Advise UW on a diverse range of healthcare and higher education matters, including fraud and abuse, antitrust, contracting, insurance and reimbursement, medical staff, data privacy and security, student and trainee matters, federal executive actions, strategic affiliations and partnerships, and more.
Collaborate and jointly advise UW clients on complex matters.