NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
Assistant Attorney General - Bankruptcy and Collections Unit, Seattle
King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $154K/yrNEOGOV is seeking an attorney to join the Bankruptcy and Collections Unit of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office in Seattle. The role involves providing legal advice, conducting legal research, and representing state agencies in bankruptcy cases and collections efforts.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Meeting with clients and developing and presenting options-based legal advice
Conducting or directing legal research and crafting legal documents including pleadings and motions
Issuing and responding to discovery; and
Appearing on behalf of the state’s taxing agencies in federal and state court
Qualification
Required
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)
Knowledgeable of bankruptcy and collections laws, receiverships, garnishments, federal and state court practice and procedures
Experienced in motions practice and presenting oral arguments in the superior and bankruptcy courts
Possess excellent writing, editing, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
Understanding of budgets and debt determinations and the ability to apply that knowledge in one's work product
Ability to foster teamwork and promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees
Possess good judgment
Commitment to public service as demonstrated by background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice
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
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
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)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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
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
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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