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A boutique downtown Seattle law firm concentrating on corporate finance, securities, venture capital, private equity, M&A, and intellectual property seeks a highly motivated associate with excellent academic qualifications and minimum one to two years’ experience in transactional or litigation work. Candidates must have a solid background and interest in transactional work and be licensed to practice in Washington State. To be considered for this position, please send your cover letter, résumé, three references, and writing sample in an e-mail, titled Associate Position, to Kgonsalves@ottolaw.com.
Assistant city attorney — Seattle City Attorney’s Office, Torts Section. Salary range: $65,188 – $90,702 (DOQ) plus excellent benefits. The Torts Section defends the city in personal injury and property damage cases and an extraordinary range of litigation. Must be member of the Washington State Bar, have minimum three years’ of civil or criminal litigation experience, and the ability to work independently and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. Excellent opportunity to take full responsibility for doing outstanding work. Send application for employment (www.seattle.gov/law), cover letter, résumé, and writing sample by July 17 to J. Ramsey, PO Box 94769, Seattle, WA 98124-4769, or fax to 206-684-8284, or e-mail to joyce.ramsey@seattle.gov.
The Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Securities, is currently recruiting for two financial legal examiner 1 positions. These positions are based out of Tumwater, Washington, but may require travel, evening or weekend work, and working flexible hours. Minimum qualifications for these positions include membership in the Washington State Bar Association. These entry level positions perform professional legal work in the Department of Financial Institutions under the laws regulating financial institutions, financial services companies, and issuers. Responsibilities include investigation and preparation of administrative enforcement actions and the preparation of referrals for civil or criminal actions. To learn more about these positions and to apply, please visit http://dfi.wa.gov/about/careerlisting.htm. For questions about these positions please contact DFI’s recruitment team at RecruitmentTeam@dfi.wa.gov. DFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Associate — Complex Commercial Litigation. Danielson Harrigan Leyh & Tollefson, AV-rated, 13-lawyer, complex commercial litigation firm seeks associate with a minimum of four years of commercial litigation experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who desires a challenging and rewarding practice. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, writing, and research skills, and strong academic credentials. Send résumé to Randall Thomsen, 999 Third Ave., Ste. 4400, Seattle, WA 98104. All inquiries kept confidential.
Attorney. Two or more years of experience preferred. High volume litigation practice seeks self-motivated associate attorney. Fax résumé, writing sample, and transcripts to 1-866-947-4650.
There is one opening for a permanent, full-time health law judge with Washington State Department of Health. Position: hearings examiner 3 – health law judge. Division: Office of the Secretary – Adjudicative Service Unit. Location: Tumwater, Washington. Opens: June 29, 2009. Closes: July 16, 2009. Salary: $5,010 – $6,575 monthly, DOQ (Range 66). Recruitment #: DOH 920 – RK. To see the full listing, please go to: http://www.doh.wa.gov/job_ann/DOH920.doc.
An established boutique employment firm concentrating in workers' compensation defense seeks an associate attorney. We are looking for an attorney with three plus years' litigation experience with some experience in workers' compensation preferred. We provide competitive salary, benefit package, and a retirement plan. Position is full-time starting approximately 7/18/09. Washington Bar admission required. Candidate must possess strong academic credentials, excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail, persuasive writing skills, and terrific interpersonal skills. All inquiries will remain confidential. Please send cover letter, résumé, and reference list as soon as possible by e-mail to mshima@reeveshima.com.
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