The Washington State Attorney General’s Office invites you to consider the opportunities for meaningful legal careers provided by the largest public law office in the state of Washington. There are twenty-five AGO legal divisions providing all of the legal services for the State of Washington’s agencies, boards, commissions, and public colleges and universities, including litigation, legal advice, and appellate work on matters of individual and cumulative importance to the citizens of this state. The myriad of challenging issues and work ranges, for example, from child welfare, environmental, consumer protection, financial institutions, and sexual violent predators, to death penalty and constitutional concerns.
This is work that makes a difference to the people of Washington day in and day out and inherently provides the career satisfaction that one seeks from public sector work. The AGO's yearly Annual Reports provide great insight into the various AGO initiatives and its divisions.
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office is committed to excellence and seeks talented candidates similarly invested in a commitment to their legal work, and in a work environment that is unsurpassed. The Attorney General’s Office is committed to diversity in the workplace.
If making a difference in these ways appeals to you, we invite you to submit the necessary application material (i.e., letter of interest, application form - link to which is provided on this and other related pages, resume, law school transcript - copy is acceptable) for consideration.
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The Attorney General's Office respects and encourages diversity in the work force. The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring any information in an alternative format may contact 360-586-7691 or TTY format at 360-664-6211.