General Volunteer and Internship Information
The Attorney General’s Office values volunteers and the work that they do to assist the citizens of Washington. By becoming a volunteer with the Attorney General’s Office you will have an opportunity to contribute your talents by assisting the public, while gaining valuable experience in an assortment of different locations and divisions.
The Attorney General’s Office has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. Whether you are looking to obtain on-the-job experience or school credit, we can help you find an opportunity to fit your needs. Examples of past volunteer opportunities include:
Assistance with closing and archiving case files with a variety of divisions
Data entry for the Torts Division
Auditing of DSHS records for the Social and Health Services Division
Data entry updating a backlog of case information for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
Job shadowing Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Preparation of correspondence for the Administration Division
Miscellaneous projects with the Information Services Division
Scanning case related information for archiving with a variety of divisions
Filing and other projects for the Financial Services Division
Assistance with delivering of documents during the Legislative session for the Administration Division
Writing projects with the Public Affairs Unit
What We Provide:
The opportunity to work with and meet peers who are dedicated to public service
An opportunity to make a difference utilizing your talents
Valuable work experience in a professional environment
Hands on experience utilizing state of the art office equipment and software
Training that is relevant to the volunteer opportunity
Expectations and Desired Qualifications:
Basic computer experience
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, scanners, and multi-line telephones
How to Apply:
If you are interested in assisting the Attorney General’s Office realize our vision “to be the best public law office in the United States, proudly contributing to the greatness of Washington”, then follow the application instructions outlined below.
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Attach a cover letter illustrating what type of opportunity you are seeking, when you would like to start, the number of hours you are available to commit and what skills you can contribute to the office
Attach a current resume
Provide three professional references with current telephone numbers
Submit the above listed materials via email to HRemployment@atg.wa.gov.
The Office of the Attorney General 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 any information in an alternative format may contact Washington Relay Service, which is a resource for TTY users.