[Hiring] Fall 2026 Law Clerk - Worker Rights Unit @State of Washington

Role Description

The AGO’s Workers’ Rights Unit is seeking a law clerk to serve as an extern for Fall 2026. Law students interested in clerking at the AGO, whether receiving academic credit or serving as a law clerk (not receiving credit), during the academic year are encouraged to submit their application!

• Exceptional legal experience working in a professional law office
• Demonstration of one’s interest in and commitment to public service
• Engagement with experienced, professional colleagues and legal mentors
• Expansive breadth and diversity of work
• Opportunity to attend a wide array of effective, interesting legal trainings (e.g., CLEs) and events
• Work that makes a tangible and positive difference to the people of Washington

Details about working for the Attorney General’s Office:

• The Office is committed to the benefits of a healthy life-work balance with 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.

Requirements

• Researching and writing memoranda, pleadings, and correspondence
• Assistance in preparation for litigation, i.e., depositions, witness interviews, and discovery
• Drafting client advice memos and attending meetings where that advice is then presented to the client
• Opportunity to observe attorneys in court, particularly for those cases for which the law clerk provided assistance. Rule 9 law clerks may be allowed to present in court.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least one year of law school at an ABA accredited law school and must be enrolled in said law school during the duration of your service.
• Committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice.
• Diverse background in education, previous work experience, law school activities, extracurricular activities, community service and areas of interest that enhance our respectful, diverse and professional office.
• Must be able to work in WA State for the duration of the clerkship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – Law clerks who have completed their first year of law school will receive $23/hour. Law clerks who have completed their second year of law school will receive $24/hour.
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
• Health and wellness program
• Access to attend training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide
• Enrollment in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, receiving one service credit per each month worked of 90 hours or more.