Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division (Seattle) - Washington Attorney General’s Office
Agency Name: Washington Attorney General's Office
Position / Job Title : Assistant Attorney General - Antitrust Division, Seattle
Location: Seattle
Category : Attorney
Job Description: The Antitrust Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Attorney General to develop, file, and litigate high-stakes antitrust enforcement actions to ensure a fair and competitive marketplace and seek monetary recovering on behalf of Washington’s consumers and state agencies.
The Antitrust Division enforces state and federal antitrust laws. We investigate and litigate matters seeking injunctive and monetary relief for consumers and the State of Washington. The Antitrust Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office is among the largest and most active state antitrust enforcers in the country. We litigate complex, high stakes cases in a wide array of industries that affect the daily lives of all Washingtonians, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food products and in recent years we have recovered over $100 million for consumers and the State in price-fixing lawsuits against CRT manufacturers, LCD manufacturers. In addition, the Division has been a pioneer in the intersection of the antitrust laws and labor, and has brought cutting-edge enforcement matters to eliminate the use of no-poach agreements nationwide. as well as actions to prevent overbroad non-compete agreements in the food service and healthcare industries.
The Antitrust Division is a member of the National Association of Attorneys General Antitrust Task Force and has an active multistate investigation and litigation practice. In addition, we frequently conduct joint investigations with the Federal Trade Commissioner and the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice on significant competition matters affecting the people of the State of Washington.
In addition to its enforcement activities, the Division regularly engages in competition advocacy and provides advice and training to state agencies and external stakeholders on competition-related matters. It also administers a notification program that requires hospitals, hospital systems, and providers to notify the Attorney General's Office 60 days in advance of any merger, acquisition, or contracting affiliation, to enable the Division to review the transaction for potential anti-competitive effects.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review our cases and amicus briefs.
Duties
This attorney position is a staff position that will report to one of the Division’s three Attorney team leaders. Attorneys selected for this position will:
-Prepare and issue investigative process and engage in all aspects of civil litigation, including discovery, motions practice, and resolving cases through litigation or negotiated settlements;
-Obtain, review, and conduct factual and legal analysis to determine whether an enforcement action is warranted;
-Advise the Attorney General’s leadership and policy staff on antitrust and competition issues;
-Learn to lead investigations and collaborate with teams of attorneys and professional staff;
-Manage their caseload to ensure matters are moving expeditiously; and
-Have a great deal of responsibility for and control over your daily work within your experience level.
Qualifications
While antitrust experience would be a strength, the AGO is particularly interested in applications from litigators generally. Attorneys with experience in personal injury or insurance defense litigation, commercial litigation, probate litigation, employment litigation, or other litigation fields are encouraged to apply. To that end, in addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General, we are looking for candidates that have:
-At least 1-5 years of civil litigation experience in state or federal courts of general jurisdiction, including experience with all phases of discovery and motions practice
-Strong analytical, research, and writing skills and the ability consistently to produce high-quality work;
-Strong organizational skills and the ability successfully to handle competing, time-sensitive assignments;
-Exceptional and positive interpersonal and communication skills;
-A high level of motivation with the ability to work independently, be a team player, and devote whatever time is necessary to complete our work;
-Demonstrated discretion, excellent judgment, and the ability to work well as a member of a larger team that is often working under pressure; and
-Ability to travel as necessary
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience handling cases involving antitrust issues; and
-Complex litigation experience
To serve as an Assistant Attorney General, one 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.
Supplemental Information
This Assistant Attorney General position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO. AAG salaries are set between $74,520 and $139,572. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. This position is located in King County and is thus eligible for 5% King County Assignment Pay. A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans, retirement, life and basic long-term disability insurance. In addition, there are non-financial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued. The health, safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services. Complementing and fostering this goal is a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, as evidenced in the AGO's environmental policies.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above. In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system, preferably as PDFs:
-A letter of interest;
-Resume;
-Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
-Writing sample.
If you have questions about this position and/or want to learn more about it before applying, please contact Division Chief Jonathan Mark at 206-389-3806 or Jonathan.Mark@atg.wa.gov. The deadline to apply is October 16, 2023.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2023