Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Bellingham

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The Washington State Attorney General's Office is looking for an attorney to serve in its Regional Services Division in Bellingham, WA.

Are you interested in public service while living in the Bellingham, Washington area?

Are you a new law school graduate looking to develop your litigation and client advice skills in an agency that provides exceptional training and mentorship?

Are you an experienced attorney looking to join a team committed to outstanding public service and work-life balance?

Do you want a diverse trial and appellate practice in a variety of courts representing clients that are committed to serving their local communities and the people of the State of Washington?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we are excited to offer an opportunity to join our supportive and collaborative Regional Services Division in the Bellingham office, where you will serve a critical role as an Attorney with our Juvenile Litigation team. While you will be primarily assigned to the Juvenile Litigation team, you will also have the unique opportunity to expand your experience with additional opportunities to work with a wide variety of clients including state agencies and educational institutions.

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* This position is located in beautiful Bellingham, Washington, between the bay and mountains halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. Bellingham is home to Western Washington University, the third largest state university. This is a great town to raise families and recreate every day. Bellingham has a lively local arts community, and many features of a large city without the traffic or crowds.

Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will find opportunities year rounds, including snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking and hiking. The office is comprised of individuals committed to serving the public. We seek like-minded public stewards who are interested in serving the state, protecting the people, and being kind to their fellow employees. All in the pursuit of being the best public service law office in the United States.

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* About the Office

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.

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

This attorney will work in a fast-paced litigation environment entailing frequent state court docket and…