State of Washington · 1 day ago
Deputy Solicitor General - Solicitor General's Office, Olympia or Seattle
Bay View, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $169K/yrThe State of Washington's Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Deputy Solicitor General for its Solicitor General's Office. This role involves handling litigation and appeals, providing legal advice on statewide issues, and drafting legal documents such as amicus briefs and Attorney General Opinions.
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Responsibilities
Independently handle select litigation and appeals (including briefing and oral argument) in state and federal courts
Assist attorneys throughout the AGO with their appeals, including developing strategy, editing briefs, and coaching for oral argument
Provide legal advice on a broad array of legal issues of statewide importance
Draft state and federal amicus briefs
Prepare and review Attorney General Opinions and ballot measure materials
Qualification
Required
Excellent analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
An affinity for working in an atmosphere where collaboration and teamwork are valued priorities
A demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, experience levels, and communication styles
An interest in mentoring others, including providing constructive feedback
Graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program
Licensed to practice law in Washington state (or actively pursuing admission by motion)
Benefits
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
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
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave
Company
State of Washington
Washington state public employees help to create a working Washington built on education and innovation, where all Washingtonians thrive.
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Matt Manweller
State Representative
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