The Consumer Protection Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office seeks to hire a Team Lead to supervise a team of attorneys, develop and litigate consumer protection cases, and perform management duties within the Division.

In this position, you will get the opportunity to lead a team of attorneys serving some of Washington’s most vulnerable communities. While the CP Division’s work is for the benefit of all Washington consumers, much of the Division’s enforcement actions are focused on unlawful business practices that target people of limited means, veterans, the elderly, and immigrants. In this position, you would be at the forefront of these cases, and your work will have a direct, measurable impact on the lives of vulnerable Washingtonians.

This position will be based in downtown Seattle, WA. The AGO provides some flexibility with respect to schedules and telecommuting, consistent with the needs of the Office.

Successful candidates for this position must be interested in leadership and mentorship in a fast-paced, high-profile law office. Team Leaders supervise the day-to-day work of other attorneys, including reviewing work product, mentoring, and conducting performance reviews. Team Leaders are also expected to take on division-wide management and leadership responsibilities and assist with the development of Division litigation and enforcement priorities.

In addition to management duties, Team Leaders manage a robust caseload, including developing and filing consumer protection cases in state and federal courts and handling all phases of civil litigation, including discovery, motions practice, trial, and appeal. In addition to consumer protection litigation and enforcement, Team Leaders will advise the Attorney General’s leadership and policy staff on consumer protection issues. Candidates must be highly motivated and have a strong desire to enforce consumer protection laws and the ability to inspire others to do so.

If you are offered this position, you can expect to have a great deal of responsibility for and control over your daily work while also working with teams of attorneys who complement and cover for each other. As a Team Leader you will lead your own investigations and all aspects of civil litigation, including discovery, motions practices, and resolving cases through trial or negotiated settlements.  In addition, you will be expected to provide mentorship to your own team as well as other attorneys and staff within the Division.

Attorneys can expect to participate in high-profile consumer protection litigation such as State v. Navient (student lending), State v. Providence (charity care violations), State v. Google (unlawful privacy practices), State v. Chuck’s Towing (failure to comply with Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act), State v. CA Certificate Services (government imposter), State v. Federal Way Discount Guns (unlawful sale of large capacity magazines), State v. Puppyland (predatory lending), State v. CLA Estate Services, Inc., et al. (financial exploitation of seniors), and State v. LuLaRoe (misrepresentations regarding profitability).

To view full 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 “Team Lead – Consumer Protection Division, Seattle."

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About the AGO

In furtherance of its mission to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to officials, agencies, and the people of the state of Washington, the AGO covers a diverse legal landscape, including but not limited to protecting children, vulnerable adults, and injured workers; consumer protection; civil and administrative litigation; environmental law; torts; tribal law; labor law; appellate practice; and criminal prosecution. The majority of AAGs provide litigation and client advice in support of assigned clients, the full scope of which includes more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The AGO has over 800 attorneys working in 30+ legal divisions in the following locations: Olympia, Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Everett, Bellingham, Vancouver, Yakima, Kennewick, Wenatchee, Port Angeles, and Pullman.

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 - MAAG1 salaries are set between $86,328 and $161,700. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA;
• Payment by the AGO of the general bar dues for someone hired through the Honors program 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;
• A health and wellness program; and
• A training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by Attorney General offices nationwide.

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.

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