Assistant Attorney General – Torts Division, TAP Team

Description

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Are you passionate about shaping the law through compelling appellate advocacy? Do you thrive on tackling complex legal issues and crafting persuasive arguments that can make a lasting impact? If you’re ready to take your appellate career to the next level, we want to hear from you.

The Attorney General’s Office Torts Division is seeking a hardworking, self-motivated attorney with a strong background in appellate practice and civil litigation to join the Torts Appellate Program (TAP). In this role, you’ll join a team of four AAGs, including the Team Leader, and dedicated professional support staff. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge legal issues, from developing case strategies to drafting briefs and presenting oral arguments.

You’ll collaborate closely with trial attorneys, advising them on preservation of issues for appeal and ensuring the success of our cases on appeal.

Our clients are state agencies, public officials, and government employees. You will represent a diverse range of government sectors, including law enforcement, healthcare, education, and public infrastructure. Your work will directly impact the ability of state government to function effectively, and you will be at the forefront of protecting public institutions and employees from public risk. Attorneys in this division develop subject matter expertise in wide‑ranging, diverse areas of law including employment law, civil rights, highway design, and complex child abuse matters.

If you believe your strength is in persuasive writing and oral advocacy, you value a supportive and flexible work culture, and are looking to make a meaningful impact, the Torts Division is the place for you!

This position may be based in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, or Tumwater, depending on mutual preference, and will require some travel to Seattle and/or Tacoma, depending on position location.

• Challenging Work:
  Handle complex appellate matters that shape the legal landscape.
• Collaborative Team:
  Work closely with a dedicated and experienced team of attorneys and legal professionals who are committed to providing high‑quality legal services to government clients.
• Supportive Infrastructure:
  Our Agency provides ample resources, including access to cutting‑edge legal research tools, expert witnesses, and administrative support to ensure you can focus on legal strategy.
• Professional Growth:
  As a member of a fast‑paced, highly respected practice, you will have the opportunity to work on high‑profile cases and expand your skills in a specialized area of civil litigation. Continuing legal education and mentorship opportunities are provided to support your career development.
• Make a tangible impact on lives across the state by joining a mission‑driven Division built on trust, teamwork, and service!

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
• 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
• 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…