To view full qualifications and to apply, please visit the posting by clicking here or by going to www.careers.wa.gov, filter by department (Attorney General’s Office) and select “Assistant Attorney General – Criminal Justice Division’s Financial Crimes Team, Seattle.”
The Bob Keppel Criminal Justice Division (CRJ) of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office has an exciting and rewarding opportunity in its downtown Seattle office for an attorney interested in investigating and prosecuting financial crimes!
The Financial Crimes Team investigates and prosecutes a wide variety of cases including wage theft, identify theft, complex fraud, elder fraud and crimes committed by government employees and public officials. We seek an attorney with significant litigation experience to combat fraud in Washington.
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About the AGO
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 AWAAG CBA
- 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
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will work closely with senior AGO investigators, as well as state agencies and state, local and federal law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. While the primary focus of this position is prosecuting financial crimes, the selected candidate should be proficient in prosecuting a full range of crimes.
The Attorney General’s Office receives criminal referrals from any of Washington’s 39 county prosecuting attorneys or the governor. The selected candidate will work in downtown Seattle, but travel around the state for court hearings, investigations and trial preparation as necessary.
Qualifications
In addition to meeting the qualifications to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, preferred candidates will also possess:
- At least three years of trial experience and trial practice in criminal law;
- Exceptional legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills that promote a collegial, inclusive and respectful workplace;
- Demonstrated good judgment when exercising discretion in criminal cases;
- The ability to work independently and in a variety of settings;
- Commitment to public service and justice for victims of crime; and
- Admission to practice law in Washington state courts.
Application Process
To view full qualifications and to apply, please visit the posting by clicking here or by going to www.careers.wa.gov, filter by department (Attorney General’s Office) and select “Assistant Attorney General – Criminal Justice Division’s Financial Crimes Team, Seattle.”
In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system, preferably as PDFs:
- A letter of interest;
- Resume;
- Law school transcript showing graduation date (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
- A Writing sample (10 pages or less).
