Employment Law - General Attorney in Bellingham, WA

Government

Bellingham, WA

Employment Law - General Attorney in Bellingham, WA

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General - 2025 Honors Program

Job Responsibilities:
- Researching legal issues.
- Consulting with clients and providing option-based advice as necessary.
- Developing litigation strategies.
- Identifying and preparing witnesses and exhibits.
- Crafting necessary pleadings and briefs.
- Litigating cases before administrative entities or various levels of state and federal court.
- Working directly and collaboratively with professional staff to meet and support litigation needs.
- Positively contributing to the supportive, inclusive, and collegial community that is the department.

Education and Experience Information:
- Eligible candidates must be third-year law students attending a school accredited by the ABA or judicial clerks of an appellate or federal court who have received a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills are highly desirable.
- Interest in litigation and the ability to work both independently and in teams is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including being a team player and working with people of diverse backgrounds, are important.
- A demonstrated commitment to public service and an interest in the work of the department is desirable.
- A diverse background in terms of education, experience, and perspective is advantageous.
- Interest and self-motivation to learn new areas of the law and develop new skills are encouraged.
- Divisional and geographic preferences that can be reasonably satisfied via the Honors Program’s timing and placement process are considered.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for the Assistant Attorney General position is set between $76,752 and $149,508 annually. The exact salary is determined in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.
- Positions located in King County are eligible to receive an additional 5% King County Assignment Pay.
- A competitive state benefits package is offered, including a choice of medical/dental insurance plans, retirement plans, life and basic long-term disability insurance.
- The department supports a healthy life-work balance and offers non-financial benefits such as a collaborative and supportive work environment and professional development opportunities.

Additional Information:
- The application process includes submitting a letter of interest, resume, law school transcript, and a letter of recommendation.
- The department conducts first and second-round interviews via Zoom and on-campus interviews at specific law schools.
- Candidates may need to pass a fingerprint-based background check and additional background checks every five years.
- The department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensures a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment for all employees and volunteers.
- The department is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, military status, or disability.
- Benefits include insurance options, retirement and deferred compensation plans, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and additional leave options.