Assistant Attorney General - Utilities & Transportation Division, Olympia

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• 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 range between $82,212 and $153,996, set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.
• The AGO will pay the general bar dues for attorneys who begin 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 and a health and wellness program.
• Training and career development recognized for its excellence by AGOs nationwide.

The Utilities and Transportation Division (UTC) provides comprehensive legal services to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, which regulates investor‑owned utilities and common carriers. The UTC represents the Commission or its staff in state and federal administrative, trial and appellate matters, including hearings before the Commission and before federal agencies such as the FERC, FCC, and the SITB, as well as state and federal trial and appellate courts.

The UTC’s client advice work assists the Commission in implementing state law provisions, primarily Titles 80 and 81 RCW and relevant Title 19 RCW, and navigates the interplay between state and federal law in a rapidly evolving sector.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of developing and maintaining a diverse, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with employees of a large institution.
• Ability to manage a caseload before various tribunals.
• Excellent research and writing skills for providing advice to the Commission and for submitting briefings on technical issues to administrative agencies and courts.
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Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program; be licensed to practice law in Washington state. Applicants actively pursuing admission by motion will also be considered.

How to Apply

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Interested applicants must apply by clicking the apply button above and upload the following documents as PDFs:
• A letter of interest.
• Resume.
• A list of three professional references.
• A law school transcript (unofficial copy acceptable) showing date JD conferred.
• A writing sample (10 pages or less).

If you have questions about this position or wish to learn more before applying, contact Division Chief Jeff Roberson erson.gov or .

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team .

Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at or