Closing Date: 8th September, 2026

Description:

Description:
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

Managing Deputy Solicitor General
Two Positions Available – Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Olympia or Seattle, Washington | Full-Time | Exempt | Non-Represented

This position is open to only current employees of the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.

Position Overview and Duties
The Washington State Office of the Attorney General (AGO) is seeking two Managing Deputy Solicitors General within the Solicitor General's Office (SGO). These positions are full-time, exempt positions, and they are non-represented. The preferred duty location for these positions is Olympia, Washington. A duty location of Seattle, Washington for these positions may be permissible. Travel is expected.

These positions support the AGO and the Solicitor General's Office by providing excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protecting the rights of its people. Managing Deputy Solicitors General will help oversee the work of the Solicitor General's Office by supervising several Deputy Solicitors General and Solicitor's General Office Fellows, helping the Solicitor General advance key objectives of the Office, and helping maintain and enhance the Division's culture and excellent work. The Managing Deputy Solicitors General will also personally oversee some cases, SGO programs, and client relationships.

Salary and Compensation:
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 this role include:

Annual Salary: $190,000 (fixed, flat rate)
A competitive benefit package that includes:

Affordable medical plan options, including vision benefits
Dental benefits covered 100%
Retirement plan (employee/employer contribution)
Deferred Compensation Plan
11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday
8 hours sick leave accrual per month
9.33 hours to start, then up to 16.67 hours of annual leave accrual per month (based on years of state service)
Flex schedules and telecommuting options
The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st
Qualifying Employer for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
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 provides CLE credits and is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide

The salary of an employee whose official duty station is Seattle would reflect 5% King County Assignment Pay per legislative action.

About the Solicitor General's Office
The Solicitor General's Office consists of an outstanding group of twelve attorneys and five professional staff. The members of the Division are good-humored, collaborative, and hard-working. Every member is invested in the success of the other team members. Accordingly, this Division, like the rest of the AGO, enjoys a collegial, inclusive, and respectful working environment in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services.

The Division is responsible for United States Supreme Court practice, appellate assistance programs, coordinating amicus briefs, preparing Attorney General Opinions, writing ballot measure materials, coordinating statewide legal issues, coordinating certain litigation involving the federal government, and at times directly representing the state in significant matters.

Required Qualifications:
This position is open to only current employees of the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.

In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as a Deputy Solicitor General, candidates should possess:

Excellent analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
An affinity for working in an atmosphere where collaboration and teamwork are valued priorities
Experience managing large litigation teams and complex, high-profile cases
A demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, experience levels, and communication styles
An interest in mentoring others, including providing constructive feedback

Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program and be licensed to practice law in Washington state. (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission by motion will also be considered.) The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice. The AGO greatly encourages, celebrates and values diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfill its mission of providing excellent, independent and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protecting the rights of its people.

Application Instructions:
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

Cover letter
Resume

Have Questions Prior to Applying?
We welcome and encourage you to contact Solicitor General Noah Purcell at Noah.Purcell@atg.wa.gov or 360-753-2536 or Kelsi Zweifel at Kelsi.Zweifel@atg.wa.gov or 360-753-4111.

Commitment to Diversity
Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations Requests
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

Supplemental Information:

These positions are not represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General/Washington Federation of State Employees AFSCME Council28, AFL-CIO.
The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at 855-524-5627 or support@neogov.com.