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Assistant General Manager jobs on OPT are available across hospitality, retail, and operations sectors, where your 12-month work authorization window can align with full-time management roles. STEM OPT extensions are uncommon in this field, so securing H-1B visa sponsorship early matters.
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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.
All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction. The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest. For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE.
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 $83,856 and $157,080. 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
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!
Duties
The Financial Crimes Team investigates and prosecutes a wide variety of cases including wage theft, identity 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. 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
- Admission to practice law in Washington state courts
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 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.
NOTE! The applicants selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.
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 $83,856 and $157,080. This position is located in King County and is thus eligible for 5% King County Assignment Pay. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. 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.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above. In addition to the online application, one must upload, via the system, preferably as PDFs:
- A letter of interest
- Resume
- Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) showing date JD conferred
- A Writing sample (10 pages or less)
If you have questions about this position and/or wish to learn more about it before applying, we welcome and encourage you to contact Division Chief John Hillman at (206) 389-2026 or the Major Economic Crimes Unit Section Chief, Tienney Milnor at (206) 389-2006 or Tienney.Milnor@atg.wa.gov.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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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.
All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction. The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest. For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE.
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 $83,856 and $157,080. 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
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!
Duties
The Financial Crimes Team investigates and prosecutes a wide variety of cases including wage theft, identity 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. 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
- Admission to practice law in Washington state courts
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 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.
NOTE! The applicants selected will be required to submit to and pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division. The incumbent will submit to additional background checks as a condition of employment every five (5) years thereafter.
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 $83,856 and $157,080. This position is located in King County and is thus eligible for 5% King County Assignment Pay. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. 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.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above. In addition to the online application, one must upload, via the system, preferably as PDFs:
- A letter of interest
- Resume
- Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) showing date JD conferred
- A Writing sample (10 pages or less)
If you have questions about this position and/or wish to learn more about it before applying, we welcome and encourage you to contact Division Chief John Hillman at (206) 389-2026 or the Major Economic Crimes Unit Section Chief, Tienney Milnor at (206) 389-2006 or Tienney.Milnor@atg.wa.gov.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Assistant General Manager
Target multi-unit operators and franchises
Large franchise groups and multi-location operators hire Assistant General Managers at scale and have established HR and legal infrastructure to support H-1B visa sponsorship. Smaller independent operators rarely have the resources or experience to sponsor work visas.
Understand your OPT timeline before applying
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. Most Assistant General Manager roles are not in STEM-designated fields, so plan around the H-1B lottery deadline in March, which falls roughly nine months into your OPT period.
Lead with operational results in your resume
Quantify your management impact: revenue growth, cost reduction, staff retention rates, and guest satisfaction scores. Hiring managers in operations roles prioritize measurable outcomes, and concrete numbers make sponsorship conversations easier to justify to HR and leadership.
Raise sponsorship early in the process
Bring up your OPT status and sponsorship needs before final-round interviews, not after an offer. This filters out employers who cannot sponsor and saves time, while showing the employers who can that you are organized and transparent about your situation.
Pursue hospitality management programs at major hotel brands
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and similar global brands have structured management tracks and legal teams familiar with visa sponsorship. Their AGM pipeline programs are designed for long-term retention, which increases the likelihood they will support your immigration needs.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-friendly employers
Not every company that lists an Assistant General Manager role is open to visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for employers with a verified history of sponsoring OPT and H-1B workers, saving you from applying to companies that will not move forward.
Assistant General Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Assistant General Manager on OPT?
Yes, F-1 students with approved OPT can work as an Assistant General Manager in any industry where the role aligns with their field of study. OPT requires that your employment be directly related to your degree. A business, hospitality, or management degree typically satisfies this requirement for AGM positions.
Do Assistant General Manager jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends heavily on employer size and structure. Large hotel chains, restaurant groups, and retail corporations with dedicated HR teams are more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions than independent operators. The AGM role qualifies as a specialty occupation when a bachelor's degree in a specific field is genuinely required, which is what USCIS evaluates.
Is Assistant General Manager a STEM OPT eligible role?
In most cases, no. General management and hospitality administration are not classified under STEM-designated fields, so a 24-month STEM OPT extension is generally not available for this role. If your degree is in a STEM field and the AGM role involves significant data, systems, or engineering components, consult your DSO to assess whether STEM OPT might apply.
How do I find Assistant General Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
The most efficient approach is to use Migrate Mate, which surfaces AGM roles at employers with a documented history of sponsoring OPT and H-1B workers. This avoids the common problem of progressing through multiple interview rounds only to learn that the employer does not support visa sponsorship.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer submits an H-1B petition by April 1 and USCIS receives it before your OPT expires, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status through September 30. Your DSO must issue an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap, and you cannot work beyond the cap-gap period if you are not selected in the lottery.