***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 “Solicitor General’s Office Fellow." ***

The Solicitor General’s Division has an opening for a Solicitor General’s Office Fellow. The Solicitor General’s Division is the division within the Attorney General’s Office responsible for United States Supreme Court practice, coordinating statewide legal issues, overseeing significant appellate matters, advising the Governor and Legislature on significant legal questions, directly representing the state in certain appellate matters, assisting other divisions within the Attorney General’s Office with other appellate matters, coordinating amicus briefs, preparing Attorney General Opinions, and writing ballot measure materials.

The attorney selected for this position will be an Assistant Attorney General and work closely with the Solicitor General and Deputy Solicitors General on a range of assignments, including: researching and drafting portions of appellate briefs, Attorney General Opinions, and memoranda; serving on moot court panels; research assignments related to significant statewide legal issues; and other special projects. The primary focus of the position will be research and writing. The Fellow would be expected to serve in this position for at least one year and possibly up to two years, with the possibility of subsequently transferring to a permanent position elsewhere in the Attorney General’s Office. The official duty station of the person hired to fill this role will have the option of being assigned to either Olympia or Seattle.

This non-permanent position is aimed at attorneys interested in gaining exposure to appellate practice. Exceptionally well qualified candidates possess excellent analytical, writing, and research skills, a demonstrated ability to juggle multiple deadlines and assignments, and a stellar academic record. Experience clerking in state or federal court is preferred but not required. The individual selected must be highly motivated, able to work independently and as a team player, and willing to devote whatever time is necessary to complete important, time-sensitive assignments.

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All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction. The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest. For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE.

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 “Solicitor General’s Office Fellow.”

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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.