***All applicants must submit their materials via the state’s centralized recruitment system by clicking the application link HERE or by going to www.careers.wa.gov, filter by department (Attorney General’s Office) and select “Managing Assistant Attorney General 1 – Civil Rights Division, Seattle." ***

The Wing Luke Civil Rights Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office has a management opportunity for an attorney with a demonstrated commitment to civil rights and public service. This position will join a group of managing attorneys who supervise case teams, manage staff and operations, and develop and litigate cases to advance civil rights and social justice for all Washingtonians. This position is located in downtown Seattle, WA.

The Managing AAG 1 position is a leadership position within the Civil Rights Division and reports to the Division Chief. The Managing AAG will lead and manage teams, lawyers, and staff working on fast-paced, high-profile, affirmative enforcement matters. The Managing AAG supervises the day-to-day work of other attorneys and staff, including reviewing work product, mentoring, and conducting performance reviews. The Managing AAG will also take on significant division-wide management and leadership responsibilities, including assisting with the development of Division enforcement priorities and case strategy. The Managing AAG should expect regularly to advise senior AGO leadership on sensitive, urgent, and high-profile legal issues that carry elevated media interest.

In addition to management duties, this position will personally handle their own caseload, including developing, filing, and litigating enforcement matters. The Division’s cases are litigated in state and federal courts, both trial and appellate, throughout the state and country. The Managing AAG’s casework will include all phases of investigation and litigation, including fact development, case filing, discovery, motions practice, trial, and appeal. The Managing AAG is expected not only to meet—but to model—the Division’s expectation that attorneys work with a sense of urgency and initiative to advance their assigned matters toward resolution.

Another core part of the Managing AAG’s work will be public outreach and engagement, intra-agency and intra-governmental coordination, and community education on matters affecting the public interest. Like all Division lawyers and staff, the Managing AAG will contribute to the Division’s work to promote vibrant, anti-racist, and inclusive community and governmental partnerships.

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The Wing Luke Civil Rights Division is located in downtown Seattle and consists of seventeen attorneys, five investigators, and ten professional staff members. Each member of our team is committed to the highest-quality work. We value collaboration, diversity, creativity, and collegiality.

This position requires statewide travel, including overnight trips. Out-of-state travel may also be required.

In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as a MAAG1, the strongest candidate will have:

• Seven or more years of civil litigation experience in courts that follow the rules of evidence and civil procedure;
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills and the ability consistently to produce high-quality work;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability successfully to handle competing, time-sensitive assignments;
• Exceptional and positive interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated cultural competence and experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, language, educational, and geographic backgrounds;
• A high level of motivation with the ability to work independently, be a team player, and devote whatever time is necessary to complete our work; and
• Demonstrated discretion, excellent judgment, and the ability to work well as a member of a larger team that is often working under pressure.

Other, preferred, qualifications include:

• Experience advising government leaders or government clients;
• Experience litigating civil rights matters;
• Experience managing legal teams;
• The ability to read, write, and/or speak a language in addition to English.

To view qualifications and to apply, please visit the posting by clicking HERE or by going to www.careers.wa.gov, filter by department (Attorney General’s Office) and select “Managing Assistant Attorney General 1 – Civil Rights Division, Seattle.”

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The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:

• 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 exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
• 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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If making a difference in these ways appeals to you, we invite you to explore opportunities by registering for the Office's attorney E-Mail Subscription and visiting the site which will hold all attorney and law clerk opportunities at careers.wa.gov.

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The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.