Overview The WA State Attorney General's Office has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General in the Social and Health Services (SHS) Division in downtown Seattle, WA. The SHS Division consists of 36 attorneys and 35 support staff. The division provides legal representation to the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in King County. The primary client agency for this position is DCYF, which files dependency and permanency cases arising from allegations of child abuse and neglect by the child\'s parent, guardian or custodian. The division also handles litigation related to licensed facilities, including foster homes, childcare facilities and adult family homes; cases involving the protection of vulnerable adults; and appeals of both juvenile and non-juvenile cases.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. The SHS Division focuses on juvenile litigation with opportunities to gain courtroom experience and trial skills while serving Washington\'s most vulnerable population. The work location is downtown Seattle with a hybrid schedule (in-office and telecommute days). Court appearances are in downtown Seattle, the Central Area of Seattle, and Kent. Responsibilities Handle all stages of a dependency or termination case from reviewing and filing the petition through mediation, settlement, and/or trial. Practice motions in dependency review status cases. Provide case-specific client advice. Engage in civil litigation discovery. Make frequent court appearances. Avail opportunities to First Chair trials within months of starting in the Division. Typical week may include attorney-of-the-day coverage on juvenile court calendars. A typical week may include any of these tasks and more as part of a collaborative team environment. Qualifications Graduation from a law school accredited by the ABA or completion of the WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program; licensed to practice law in Washington State. Strong writing and oral advocacy skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with diverse backgrounds. Litigation/courtroom experience is a plus. In addition, applicants should be committed to public service and capable of contributing to an inclusive work environment. The AGO values diversity and strives to provide excellent, independent and ethical legal services to the State of Washington, protecting the rights of its people. Compensation and Benefits The AAG salary range is between $82,212 and $153,996; exact amount set by Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA and may include King County Assignment Pay where eligible. Competitive state benefits package with medical/dental options, retirement, life and long-term disability insurance. Health and wellness programs, training and career development recognized nationwide. Flex schedules and telecommuting options; formal mentoring program. Application Process Interested applicants should apply online and upload, preferably as PDFs, the following documents: a letter of interest, resume, law school transcript (unofficial copy acceptable), and a writing sample (10 pages or less). For questions about the position, contact Division Chief Zachary Brown at the email address provided or by phone. This position is open until filled with a first review date of 9/18/2025. The AGO reserves the right to close the announcement at any time without notice. Interviews will be scheduled throughout the recruitment period; applicants are encouraged to apply soon. Equal Opportunity and Accommodation 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 disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with hearing impairment may contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com. The AGO is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and strives to provide a respectful, safe and supportive working environment for all employees and volunteers. For more information, review the AGO annual report and environmental policies, where applicable.

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