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Executive Director — Snohomish County Legal Services: SCLS, a staffed, non-profit volunteer attorney program providing a full range of legal assistance to low-income clients in Snohomish County, seeks an executive director. Responsibilities include overseeing all program services, implementing policies established by the board of directors, managing budget and grants, supervising staff attorneys, recruiting and supporting volunteer attorneys, serving as a liaison between the agency and human services resources in the county and throughout the Washington Access to Justice community, and providing occasional direct client assistance. Qualifications include law degree and license to practice law in Washington state and at least five years' experience. Family law experience required, but need not be five years. Further requirements include experience with non-profits, ability to work collaboratively and creatively, and a demonstrated commitment to addressing the civil legal needs of low-income people, including the unique needs of vulnerable populations. Salary DOE. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2010. Full job description available at www.snocolegal.org. To get a full job description or to submit a résumé, contact Matt Brady at mattb@nwjustice.org.
Small town needs lawyer. Since my retirement, the Grand Coulee Dam area has no lawyer in full-time private practice. My former office at 306 Spokane Way in Grand Coulee, an established location for the last 39 years, is available for rental. Basic furniture available and maybe an experienced secretary. Nice area: Banks Lake, Lake Roosevelt, and the Columbia River. More information available: Robert Castrodale; Telephone 509-682-1194; bobkat@nwi.net; 203 East Highland, Chelan, WA 98816.
The Shiers Law Firm, a well-established, general practice law firm founded in 1916, seeks to bring aboard another capable and motivated lawyer to assist with our transactional and probate practices, as well as our civil, commercial, and personal injury litigation practices. Candidates shall have strong interpersonal skills and outstanding academic credentials. Please send résumé, law school transcript, and brief writing sample to Cynthia Samuels, Shiers Law Firm, 600 Kitsap St., Ste. 202, Port Orchard, WA 98366, or via e-mail to samuels@shierslaw.com.
Controller/Bookkeeper — Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot, an established Alaskan law firm located in Anchorage, Alaska, with an office in Washington, D.C., seeks a controller/bookkeeper with experience directing the accounting function in a professional services firm.
Successful candidate must be able to provide leadership and coordination of the firm's overall accounting functions. The position is primarily responsible for payroll, general ledger functions, benefits administration, and supervision and support of a staff accountant and assistant accountant. Applicant must have knowledge of finance accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, experience with automated financial and accounting reporting systems, and knowledge and practice interpreting federal and state financial regulations. Excellent analytical, time management, and organizational skills are required. Knowledge of Thomson Elite Enterprise Accounting software is preferred.
Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to direct and motivate support staff. Must be detail-oriented and be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects. Preferred education/experience of combination bachelors' degree in finance or accounting; minimum five years' experience in a senior-level accounting or bookkeeping position, or CPA. Excellent salary and benefit package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Depending on skills and experience, applicants interested in a reduced or flexible work schedule will be considered. Please send résumé and cover letter by e-mail to jalexander@bhb.com. Jennifer Alexander, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot, 1127 West Seventh Ave., Anchorage, Alaska 99501. www.birchhorton.com.
Washington Attorneys Assisting Community Organizations (WAACO) seeks part-time program manager. Legal and/or non-profit experience required, JD preferred. See www.waaco.org for full job description and application procedure.
Mid-level business associate — The Vancouver, Washington office of Miller Nash is looking for an associate with minimum three years of law practice experience in general business and real estate matters including transactions. The successful candidate will have good research and writing skills, be willing to learn and work in a team environment, and be able to interact well with clients. This position will work with and report directly to a senior partner, as well as work with others in the Vancouver office. Knowledge of and a willingness to engage in the southwest Washington community is a must. No search firms or headhunters please. To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, law school transcript, and writing sample online at www.millernash.com/careers, or by e-mail to michelle.baird-johnson@millernash.com. EOE.
Part-time attorney needed for employer workers' compensation litigation practice in Bellevue. $50–$95/hour, DOE. Outline workers' compensation experience (five year minimum). Case summaries, briefing, motions, discovery. Flexibility in work location with reasonable deadlines. E-mail résumé referencing Job Code #722 in the subject line to classifieds@wsba.org.
Employment litigation senior associate opportunity. Downtown Seattle firm with clearly one of very top employment litigation practices in the region seeks to hire a senior associate with over four years of employment litigation experience. Will also consider excellent general litigation candidates who are interested in specializing in employment litigation. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and experience at a well-regarded law firm. Compensation should be very competitive. Position offers a real partnership track and an opportunity to work with the best attorneys in the field and on behalf of well-known corporations. Direct all confidential inquiries to: Gordon A. Kamisar, Esq., Kamisar Legal Search, Inc., gkamisar@seattlesearch.com; 425-392-1969. www.seattlesearch.com.
Game company — Seattle toy and game company seeks candidate for trouble shooting, negotiating, and large customer oversight. Tenacious, hard-working, extroverted, honest. An attorney or paralegal who is looking for a unique environment would be a great fit. Half-time position. Fremont neighborhood. Benefits and some travel. Fun place to work! Salary DOE. E-mail résumé referencing Job Code #723 in the subject line to classifieds@wsba.org.
Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) has an immediate opening for a part-time staff attorney (26.5 hours per week). Responsibilities include:
1. Evaluating the needs of and counseling qualified low-income domestic violence clients; helping the clients prepare and file applications for protection orders, initial dissolution pleadings and applications for temporary orders; making court appearances in emergency cases as needed; pairing the client with a volunteer attorney(s) to provide direct representation for the remainder of the case; providing supervision as necessary to volunteer attorneys.
2. Recruiting, training, and providing oversight to new volunteer attorneys to provide legal aid to survivors of domestic violence. This involves building and maintaining relationships with law firms, other pro bono programs, domestic violence social services, newly admitted attorneys, individual practice attorneys, etc.
3. Advocating and educating the court system, social service agencies and to governmental officials with the executive director of the need for legal aid to domestic violence survivors.
4. Supervising and overseeing ELAP paralegal in non-domestic violence matters as needed.
Qualifications required: experience as an attorney in domestic violence and family law cases; WSBA license in good standing; outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; general computer knowledge and skills in word processing and data entry; collaboration and team building work style; entrepreneurial spirit; self-starter, with ability to work independently or on teams; enthusiasm for the ELAP mission. Salary commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest and résumé to Staff Attorney Search Team, c/o Joan Eads, Executive Director, 1510 140th Ave., NE, Ste. 110, Bellevue, WA 98005. Or e-mail to director@elap.org. No closing date — search continues until position filled.
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Résumé/career consultations for attorneys — 30 minute sessions – $65. Lynda Jonas, Esq., owner of Legal Ease L.L.C. — Washington's Attorney Placement Specialists since 1996 — works with attorneys only, in Washington State only. She has unparalleled experience counseling and placing attorneys in our state's best law firms and corporate legal departments. It is her opinion that more than 75 percent of attorney résumés are in immediate, obvious need of improvement. Often these are quick, but major, fixes. Lynda is uniquely qualified to offer résumé assistance and advice/support on best steps to achieve your individual career goals within our local market. She remains personally committed to helping attorneys land the single best position available to them. All sessions are conveniently offered by phone. Please e-mail legalease@legalease.com or call 425-822-1157 to schedule.
Port of Seattle — labor relations manager. Represent the Port of Seattle and partner with Port managers in establishing and maintaining productive relationships with labor unions and represented staff. Read full description and apply at www.portseattle.org/about/employment/.
VP, general counsel and corporate secretary — NorthWestern Energy, Butte, Montana or Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Serves as the chief legal counsel for two-plus billion dollars in assets; dynamic and growing publicly traded utility company with operations in South Dakota, New England, and Montana. Oversees legal aspects of corporate compliance, governance, government and regulatory relationships, human resources, significant transactions, litigation, and other corporate issues. Competitive salary and benefits. Full job description and application at www.northwesternenergy.com. NorthWestern Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of General, Washington, DC law offices, is recruiting staff attorneys at grade levels GS–11/12. The starting salary for a GS–11 is $62,467 per annum and GS–12 $74,872 per annum. For more detailed information on these positions, please go to: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=83153648.
Labor and employment lawyer: Sebris Busto James, a boutique Bellevue firm representing employers in labor and employment law since 1992, seeks an associate with over one year of experience. Superior academic credentials are required. Prior legal experience in human resources, employment law, and/or labor relations is strongly preferred. Our firm has a congenial working atmosphere and provides a competitive salary and benefits. Please send cover letter and résumé to M. Edward Taylor, Sebris Busto James, 14205 SE 36th St., Ste. 325, Bellevue, WA 98006; or e-mail to ajendresen@sebrisbusto.com.
University of Idaho vacancy announcement — associate general counsel. The university seeks an energetic and collegial individual to serve as associate general counsel. The Office of General Counsel provides legal and policy advice relating to all university matters; interprets the constitutional, statutory, regulatory, and policy framework in which the university operates; represents the university in administrative proceedings; and manages outside litigation counsel. Minimum qualifications: a juris doctor degree; membership in good standing in the Idaho State Bar or eligibility and immediate application to membership of the Idaho State Bar. Application procedures: to apply, visit www.hr.uidaho.edu. Equal opportunity employer.
An industry-leading, specialty law firm is currently recruiting for an associate litigation attorney for our Bellevue, Washington office. Our firm specializes in the representation of financial institutions in matters related to licensing, servicing, mortgage banking, consumer finance, title insurance, real estate finance, and the enforcement of mortgage loans. The ideal candidate will have at least three years' experience in litigation, including pleadings practice and in court argument. Related industry experience a plus but not required. Must have strong writing skills and the ability to work self-directed on a volume of files. Salary depending on experience with full benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, and payment of all required bar dues and CLE fees. Please send a Word-formatted résumé to bellevueattorney@gmail.com with the job code "Associate Attorney" in the subject line. Equal opportunity employer.
Fain Anderson VanDerhoef, PLLC, a boutique firm of seven defense attorneys in downtown Seattle, is seeking a litigation attorney to join its Seattle office. We are looking for an attorney with at least five years of significant litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice. Candidates must possess outstanding academic credentials along with strong writing, research, communication, and interpersonal skills. We offer a friendly business environment with competitive salary and benefits package. Mail résumé and cover letter to Charice Bale, 701 Fifth Ave., Ste. 4650, Seattle, WA 98104, or e-mail to charice@favfirm.com.
Technology attorneys — Bellevue-based T-Mobile USA seeks three attorneys to add to its in-house legal department. One position focuses on managing T-Mobile's growing patent portfolio, as well as handling a variety of trademark and IP-related issues. A second position focuses on providing counsel to T-Mobile's product development team. This position has a heavy deal focus, working on matters such as the acquisition of handsets and other consumer devices, bringing cutting-edge social network services to our customers, and procuring content. The third position focuses on providing counsel to T-Mobile's information technology and engineering clients, with additional work supporting the corporate strategy group. This position also has a heavy deal focus, working on matters such as buying the hardware, software, and services that makes the T-Mobile wireless network and back end systems operate. Please see www.t-mobile.com/jobs for additional information and to submit your application. T-Mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce.
Small, north Seattle firm seeks attorney with real estate and receivership experience for project work. Candidates should have at least two years' experience. Flexible hours. E-mail résumé referencing Job Code #719 in the subject line to classifieds@wsba.org.
Counsel — We're a closely held real estate company with operations in Seattle, Honolulu, and Colorado Springs. We believe the environments in which we all live and work affect our lives in deep and powerful ways. We actively innovate and seek out new and better ways to develop, manage, and finance real estate — to make a positive contribution to our customers' lives and to make the world a bit better place than we found it. We're seeking an attorney to join and become an integral part of our team. Because we focus on interesting and somewhat unique opportunities, we're looking for someone with a variety of experience in real estate, finance, contracts, and construction, including some trial experience. The right person for the job will be admitted to the bar in either Washington or Hawaii. The most important qualities we're looking for are those of character. You fit here if you're self-motivated, able to communicate clearly to co-workers and consultants, and deliver well-reasoned and cost-effective solutions in a timely manner while balancing multiple priorities. We value common sense, high-level problem solving skills, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work as part of a dynamic team. We're looking for someone who isn't inspired or fulfilled by running in the typical legal rat race. This position is envisioned to start as part-time: 4–5 days and 25–30 hours per week. For some time, the position will be working closely with our partner who will be commencing a working retirement in 2010. Over some years, this position could grow to full-time. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered. We sometimes work with outside counsel. We're looking for someone who sees this as an opportunity and not a threat. In our organization, we all bring ideas to the table — but we check our egos at the door. Our goal is almost always how to best meet the needs of the organization and its client quickly, efficiently, and creatively. While Seattle is our home, some flexibility to travel is helpful. We do business in Honolulu and Colorado Springs, and we find that working remotely works better when we are sometimes there in person. Those trips tend to be short and intense. If you are proficient in Microsoft Office products; are open to new ideas and opportunities to accomplishing goals; are not afraid to voice your opinion and ask pertinent questions; enjoy working in a small, but highly active environment; and can work with confidential material and use discretion in disclosure to third parties, then we're looking forward to hearing from you! You have the opportunity to make an impact — help us build our business and deliver innovative projects to meet the needs of future consumers. Send us your résumé at TiredoftheLegalRatRace@gmail.com. Qualified applicants will be contacted to set up an interview.
Olympic Law Group, PLLP is looking for a civil litigation attorney with a minimum of two years' experience. Salary and benefits depend on experience. Send cover letter and résumé to ryan@olympiclaw.com.
Associate attorney position at six–attorney firm in Lewis County. Criminal law experience necessary. Salary negotiable. Send résumé to PO Box 1123, Chehalis, WA 98532, or e-mail to JohnM@chehalislaw.com.
City attorney for City of Burien, Washington. Lead, plan, and direct comprehensive legal services; provide counsel to staff, Council, and citizen boards; oversee contracted legal services. Visit www.burienwa.gov for complete job description, requirements, and application form. Position closes 2/2/10.
Personal injury law firm with offices in Yakima and Kennewick is seeking to hire an associate attorney for its Yakima office. Applicants must be licensed to practice in Washington, have the ability to work effectively on a team and autonomously on a personal caseload, possess strong communications skills, both oral and written, and have a deep passion for and commitment to advocating for the injured. Submit cover letter, résumé, references, and writing sample to mchang@tamakilaw.com. Firm info: www.tamakilaw.com.
AV-rated Seattle insurance defense litigation firm seeks associate with desire and ambition to be a trial lawyer. Minimum three-plus years' litigation experience and WSBA membership required. Submit résumé and references to Johnson Andrews & Skinner via e-mail to attorney@johnsonandrews.com. All responses are confidential.
The Employment Security Department is seeking a chief review judge. This position manages, directs, and monitors the activities of the Commissioner's Review Office whose function it is to issue decisions of the commissioner in unemployment insurance benefit and tax matters. We are seeking an impartial chief review judge who understands the litigation process, understands public policy, and is an excellent writer. Top candidates will have a Juris Doctorate and five to 10 years of litigation, appellate, and/or judicial experience. In addition, the most successful candidates will be a current, active state bar association member or have judicial status. This posting is open until filled; however, please apply by January 18, 2010 for first consideration. Find more information about the chief review judge opportunity by viewing the complete posting: www.esd.wa.gov/newsandinformation/aboutesd/esdjobs/
wms3-chief-review-judge-6010w.php. Send inquiries or applicant packets via e-mail to HRRecruiting@esd.wa.gov, or call 360-902-9571.
Commercial and construction litigation associate — job opening #1262. Posted 1/2010. Ball Janik LLP is seeking an experienced litigation associate for its Portland, Oregon office. Qualified applicants should be capable of managing complex multi-million dollar commercial and construction litigation disputes. Outstanding writing and oral advocacy skills are required, as well as strong academic credentials and admission in the Oregon State Bar. Admission to the Washington State Bar is preferred. Qualified applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter (referencing Job #1262), and writing sample in confidence to Mindy Becker, Human Resources Manager, Ball Janik LLP, 101 SW Main St., Ste. 1100, Portland, OR 97204. Applications are also accepted electronically at mbecker@balljanik.com. Equal opportunity employer.
Employment opportunity — Okanogan County, Washington. District court deputy prosecutor. Salary: $49,116–$59,700 per year; medical and dental benefits. Position available immediately. Responsibilities: Prosecute misdemeanor and gross-misdemeanor cases, screen referrals, advise and train law enforcement, act as deputy coroner, and cover preliminary appearances on felony arrests. Environment: Okanogan County offers a quality rural lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Minimum requirements: Graduation from accredited law school, licensed in good standing with WSBA, valid Washington driver's license. District Court experience preferred but not required. An interest in criminal law is essential. Résumés will be accepted until January 29, 2010. Okanogan County is an equal opportunity employer. Send résumé to Karl Sloan, Okanogan County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, PO Box 1130, Okanogan, WA 98840. Fax: 509-422-7290; e-mail: shinger@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Request for Proposals (RFP) — Hearing examiner services. The City of Lake Stevens, with 25,000 people, is seeking a qualified person or firm to contract for hearing examiner services related to land use decisions. Deadline: 5:00 p.m., February 5, 2010. RFP is located at www.ci.lake-stevens.wa.us/planning.htm. The hearing examiner hired by the City of Lake Stevens shall be versed in Washington state land use and environmental laws, case law, local development codes, quasi-judicial hearing process, and land use procedures. Educational background: juris doctorate degree and admittance to practice law in Washington state. Required experience: four years in the practice of law or land use planning. Contact Karen Watkins for additional information: kwatkins@ci.lake-stevens.wa.us, or 425-377-3221.
Government Procurement and Federal Grant Compliance attorney with approximately 10 years' experience sought for Honolulu boutique law firm. Exclusive assignment seeks excellent academics, consistent record of achievement and 10 or more years' experience in Federal Government Procurement and Grant Compliance. Former JAG Officer a plus. DC or comparable experience in procurements, grants, and labor standards compliance most desired. Relocation to Honolulu required. More detail: www.nwlegalsearch.com/viewJob.cfm?ID=60. E-mail: linda@nwlegalsearch.com. Linda Green Pierce, Northwest Legal Search, Inc.
Small but dynamic and growing firm seeks attorney with minimum three years' insurance defense experience. Familiarity with coverage matters a plus. We offer a congenial atmosphere and excellent benefits. Please submit your résumé and writing sample to cpettersen@mullinlawgroup.com.
Private investment office located in Kirkland, Washington seeks a transaction attorney to lead and supervise investment transactions. This newly created position will support the investment activities of a multi-billion dollar private asset manager. Responsibilities: lead transaction teams with respect to a broad range of investments, including private equity, public equity, venture capital, debt, workouts, and fund investments (buyout, venture capital, credit opportunity, commodity, and funds-of-funds); act as a resource for investment personnel regarding securities issues and due diligence; review, draft, and negotiate term sheets, purchase and sale agreements, shareholders agreements, investment management agreements, partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and other investment-related documents. Requirements and qualifications: J.D. with minimum eight years' transaction experience, including M&A, private equity, private debt, venture capital, workouts, public equity, public debt, fund investments, and fund formation; experience in a major law firm or alternative asset manager with direct client responsibility; strong ability to assess risk and negotiate positive client outcomes; excellent drafting skills. Some travel required. Please e-mail résumés to Legalresumes1@hotmail.com.
Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S. is seeking applicants for an associate attorney position in its insurance coverage group. Applicants must be licensed in Washington, have completed at least six years' civil practice, and have significant experience in insurance coverage and bad faith analysis and litigation. Having the following experience will enhance a candidate's chances for consideration: admission to practice in OR, ID, MT, or UT; experience in construction defect coverage issues; experience with responding to institutional discovery and related disputes; in litigating bad faith cases stemming from personal lines claims; or experience in defending directors and officers in suits against nonprofit corporations. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, self-edited writing sample, and list of references to Human Resources Administrator, Betts-Employment@bpmlaw.com. www.bpmlaw.com.
Associate attorney position in Alaska — Experience in commercial litigation and/or transactional matters preferred. Submit résumé, writing sample, and references to: Bankston Gronning O'Hara, P.C., 601 W. 5th Ave., Ste. 900, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501. Firm information: www.bankston.to.
Small A-V Seattle business litigation firm seeks experienced lawyer on a contract or associate basis. Our practice involves complex and sophisticated commercial litigation in federal and state court. Excellent credentials, work habits, and advanced writing skills are required. Candidates must have extensive practical experience in motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation and knowledge of federal and state civil rules and procedures. Please send résumé, references, and writing samples to joanstrecker@hotmail.com, and reference Job Code 101.
Seattle exclusive: Legal Ease, L.L.C. — Washington's Attorney Placement Specialists since 1996 — has been exclusively retained to fill an environmental associate attorney opening for our Seattle client law firm. This firm is one of our city's most well-respected and established boutiques. They offer large law firm compensation and highly sophisticated work in a smaller, congenial environment. The successful candidate for this position MUST possess outstanding academic credentials, superior legal writing skills, and a minimum of two years' experience in complex litigation from a highly regarded law firm or esteemed other legal environment. Environmental experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Starting salary: $125,000–$140,000. All inquiries will be handled in strict confidence and should be directed to Lynda Jonas, Esq. at LJONAS@legalease.com.
The Law Office of Gress and Clark, LLC, a workers' compensation defense firm located in Southwest Portland is looking for an associate to assist in the representation of employers in Washington workers' compensation cases. Candidate must have at least three years' experience in the area of workers' compensation. This is an outstanding opportunity for the person who is interested in personal and professional growth in a collegial working environment and is willing to commit to helping our practice continue to grow. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you have a drive to succeed, forward your résumé, cover letter, and references to Jim Gress at The Law Office of Gress and Clark, LLC., 9020 SW Washington Square Rd., Ste. 560, Portland, Oregon 97223. E-mail submissions can be directed to Jim@GressandClarkLaw.com.
Insurance Defense Litigation — Preg O'Donnell and Gillett, PLLC, an AV-rated general insurance defense litigation firm with offices in Seattle, Portland, and Anchorage, is seeking an experienced attorney for their Seattle office. We specialize in products liability, construction defect, school district law, insurance law, automobile liability, employment law, etc. A minimum of three-plus years' litigation experience preferred, including construction defect and personal injury. Please submit cover letter, résumé, and references to Peggy Buerhaus, Office Manager, 1800 Ninth Ave., Ste. 1500, Seattle, WA 98101, or pbuerhaus@pregodonnell.com.
Dynamic Olympia law firm seeks associate with a minimum of two years' experience to join its estate planning, probate, real estate, and business practice. Primary duties would involve probating estates, assisting in the administration of trusts, and estate planning for professions and small business owners. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent organizational, writing, and research abilities. This position involves taking over an established estate planning and probate practice, and presents a unique opportunity to a candidate who is motivated, entrepreneurial, and a self-starter. The work would also involve supporting seven other lawyers in the firm with their business and real estate practices. WSBA membership required. Compensation is negotiable based upon qualifications and experience. Interested applicants please send a cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to Mark L. Wheeler, Jr. at mwheeler@bgwp.net.
Tacoma area family law attorney: McKinley Irvin is a 10-attorney law firm focused on divorce and family law matters. We are seeking an attorney to work primarily in our Tacoma/Pierce County offices. The position could be associate level, of counsel, or partner, depending on qualifications of the applicant. Candidate must have a minimum five years of broad-ranging experience in family law matters, including primary responsibility for cases and significant litigation experience in Pierce County and/or King County. Estate-planning experience is not required but would be a plus. A commitment to excellence, professionalism, and client service is a must, along with the desire to work in a well-managed organizational environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, excellent administrative support, an outstanding group of professionals to work with, and the opportunity for advanced training and career growth. Please forward cover letter, transcript, résumé, writing sample, and three professional references to tgilbertson@mckinleyirvin.com. All contacts will be kept in strict confidence. Please visit our website at www.mckinleyirvin.com for more information about our firm.
Seattle Public Schools seeks an attorney with at least two years' experience to fill a position providing advice and counsel on Special Education issues and other matters primarily related to student rights and responsibilities. Practice experience with laws, regulations, and processes relating to Special Education is required. Familiarity with student learning issues, enrollment, and rights/responsibilities, and OSPI, NCLB, and WASL compliance preferred. Salary ranges from $81,931 to $113,131, depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits offered. Apply online at www.seattleschools.org/area/careers/index.dxml.
Senior Corporate Counsel — Expedia is looking for an attorney who has seven-plus years of primary practice in labor and employment law, specifically in regulatory compliance and litigation. The position will have primary responsibility for supporting Expedia's global human resources department on employee relations matters, including the development and interpretation of organizational policy according to law, negotiating contracts, and handling disputes and litigation. Please submit cover letter and résumé to Todd West at twest@expedia.com.
Busy two-attorney Kennewick litigation firm seeks to add a third attorney. Work includes personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and general civil litigation. Please fax résumé and cover letter to 509-734-2591. Bolliger Law Offices.
Opportunity available for a workers' compensation attorney. Candidates must have: Washington worker's comp experience; litigation and trial experience necessary; ability to positively interact with clients, DLI personnel, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, and healthcare providers; capability to handle a mature case load. This is a full-time position with benefits. Compensation DOE. Please e-mail cover letter and résumé to patricia@palacelaw.com.
The Northwest Justice Project (NJP), Washington's statewide, publicly funded civil legal aid program is seeking applications for a full-time attorney for its Walla Walla office satellite location in Pasco serving Benton and Franklin counties in the southeastern Tri-cities region of Washington. NJP seeks an attorney with strong advocacy skills, interest and experience in working to promote the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities. Current residents of rural or semi-rural Washington communities, or those with a desire to live in a rural community, are encouraged to apply. Qualifications: Member of the WSBA, a state bar to which Washington could grant reciprocity, or willing and able to take next bar exam; demonstrated experience in the relevant areas of law that impact low-income persons, including housing, employment, family, and public benefits; strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated competence in working with diverse clients and client communities, including clients with developmental disabilities and/or comparable cognitive impairments; commitment to providing civil legal services to the poor; ability to collaborate effectively with other advocates and client groups; willingness to live in the Tri-cities and ability to travel within the two-county service area. Spanish language fluency strongly preferred. Salary/benefits: Salary is dependent on experience. Attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, and disability coverage in addition to a law school loan forgiveness program for eligible employees. Applications: E-mail (preferable) cover letter, résumé, references, and writing sample to: Attn: Susan Encherman, Director of Administration, Northwest Justice Project, Re: Pasco, 401 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 407, Seattle, WA 98104; 206-464-1519, ext. 250; suee@nwjustice.org.
Internship overview — As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Department of Information Services (DIS) has been awarded an exciting opportunity to identify broadband availability in the state of Washington. Working with the broadband policy and programs manager and the communications analyst, this internship includes opportunities for you to apply and build your skills by collecting and organizing policy, legislative, and regulatory data from various states and countries; analyzing and identifying trends and best practices; reviewing and analyzing previously conducted surveys. If you are interested, please visit http://broadband.dis.wa.gov/ for in-depth information. To apply, please go to http://dis.wa.gov/jobs/announcements/
intern_broadband.pdf. A copy of your letter and résumé should also be sent to Alisha.Reitan@dis.wa.gov.
Family Law Attorney: McKinley Irvin is a 10-attorney law firm focused on complex divorce and family law matters. We are seeking an attorney with a minimum three years' family law experience in King and/or Pierce County. The right attorney would possess actual hands-on experience as described below, observe the highest standards of professionalism, produce exceptional work product, and deliver attentive client service. The right personality would be a bright, confident, friendly self-starter who is comfortable working in a team environment. A commitment to excellent work product and client service is a must. The following hands-on experience is required: research and drafting motions, legal memoranda, witness declarations, mediation materials, discovery, and trial briefs, ER 904 preparation, working knowledge of state and local court rules, some court experience, and working directly with clients and witnesses. Position offers the right candidate an opportunity to practice law that is both interesting and challenging, and also makes a difference in the lives of real people and their families. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, an outstanding group of professionals to work with, and the opportunity for mentoring, advanced training, and career growth. Please forward cover letter, transcript, résumé, writing sample, and three professional references to, tgilbertson@mckinleyirvin.com. Please visit our website at www.mckinleyirvin.com for more information about our firm.
The Washington State Supreme Court Commissioner's Office currently has an opportunity for a deferred law firm associate or other law firm associate encouraged to pursue pro bono opportunities for a temporary time period. This position prepares legal memoranda explaining, analyzing, and recommending disposition of cases brought before the Washington Supreme Court, and prepares draft opinions, orders, and rulings as required. For more information please log in at www.pslawnet.org.
Return to Montana. Sullivan Tabaracci & Rhoades, P.C., seeks an associate attorney with no less than five years' experience to primarily assist in its litigation practice. We focus upon commercial, real estate, and business law. Situated in centrally-located Missoula, the firm's offices offer a spacious, technologically advanced, and pleasant work environment. Successful applicants must be licensed to practice law in the state of Montana and demonstrate an exceptional academic background as well as superior research, analytical, verbal, and writing capabilities. All applications will be held in confidence. Please submit your cover letter and résumé to: Sullivan, Tabaracci & Rhoades, PC, Attn: Office Administrator; info@montanalawyer.com; www.montanalawyer.com.
Patent Licensing Director — HTC America, Inc. is looking for a patent professional to join its growing legal team. Experience drafting patent licenses, patent negotiation, and knowledge of mobile device technology required. Willingness to travel required. Degree in engineering preferred. Must have solid patent licensing experience of at least four years with a strong knowledge of patent licensing terms and cross-licenses. If you are interested in this position, please apply online at www.htc.com/us/about/careers/patent-licensing-director/9.
Securities Litigation Associate — Seattle Office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. Orrick is looking for an associate to join its nationally recognized Securities Litigation and Regulatory Practice Group, to begin immediately. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of civil litigation experience, preferably with a top-caliber litigation firm, or have recently completed a judicial clerkship experience with a federal judge, preferably in the Ninth Circuit. Experience with federal securities and corporate governance matters is a plus. Exceptional academic achievement, writing and communication skills are required. Current Washington bar membership is preferred. Orrick's Seattle office provides a combination of innovative work, a commitment to excellence, and great lawyers who thrive in a fun, cooperative work environment. If you are interested in joining the Orrick Team in Seattle, please apply online at www.orrick.com (Careers) or reply (in confidence) with a cover letter, résumé, law school transcript, list of references, and writing sample to: Linda L. Partmann, Recruiting Administrator, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, 400 Capitol Mall, Ste. 3000, Sacramento, CA 95814; facsimile: 916-329-4900; e-mail: lpartmann@orrick.com.
Columbia Legal Services (CLS) seeks a bilingual staff attorney in its Moses Lake, Washington, office. CLS staff attorneys provide civil legal advice and representation in areas of importance to CLS' low-income clients. Salary DOE. Excellent benefits. EOE. See www.columbialegal.org for full description and application process.
The State of Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is currently recruiting for the exempt position of Director of the Division of Securities. Learn more about this position and how to apply by visiting DFI's website: http://dfi.wa.gov/about/careerlisting.htm.
Reinisch Mackenzie, P.C., a Northwest regional law firm located near Qwest Field, is seeking a full-time litigation associate for our Workers' Compensation Defense firm. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated to practice Washington Workers' Compensation law with emphasis on aggressive defense and client development. Qualifications: Applicant will have minimum of 3 years' litigation experience in Washington Workers' Compensation defense practice. Candidate must demonstrate a good sense of humor and possess outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills. We offer a team-oriented work environment with competitive salary and benefits. Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to Michael Weier, Managing Partner, Reinisch Mackenzie, P.C. 10260 SW Greenburg Rd. Ste. 1250, Portland, OR 97223. (No phone calls, please.)
Senior Business and Finance Attorney — Practicing law in growing and dynamic Southwest Washington creates opportunities for attorneys, and we are looking for a candidate who is committed to the Vancouver market. Miller Nash is seeking an established attorney to join our Vancouver office team's business and finance practice. The ideal applicant will have extensive experience with corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, and corporate governance. Our team provides excellent support for our clients in the areas of commercial dispute resolution, real estate, employment law, intellectual property, tax, and other specialty areas. Some client base is required; experience in tax law, real estate transactions, nonprofit organizations, or succession planning would be a plus! To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample online at www.millernash.com/careers or by e-mail to michelle.baird-johnson@millernash.com. EOE.
The Sexual Violence Law Center (SVLC) seeks a full-time managing attorney to manage and implement the core services provided by SVLC. The managing attorney is responsible for direct representation, legal education and training, as well as contract compliance, community relations, and supervision of volunteers. The successful candidate will have at least five years of legal experience, strong management skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently and represent survivors of sexual assault on a broad range of civil non-tort related matters such as housing, education, employment, and privacy issues. Strong writing, advocacy, and excellent communication skills required. Go to www.svlawcenter.org for more information and how to apply for this position.
Private Asset Manager in Kirkland seeks a real estate attorney. This position will be responsible for providing front line legal support to a real estate asset management team engaged in overseeing a large, diverse portfolio of real property holdings and investments, as well as assisting in the negotiation and documentation of real estate acquisitions. Responsibilities: Primary contact for day to day administration of a growing portfolio of real estate holdings; draft, negotiate, and administer property leasing, development, service, and management arrangements; assist in negotiating, documenting and closing direct and JV investments in land and improved real estate; implement systems, policies and procedures to standardize and track leasing, property management and service contracts for a large rental portfolio in conjunction with asset management, tax and accounting teams; and oversee local and litigation counsel on real estate related matters. Assist in the negotiation and documentation of real estate acquisitions. Qualifications: J.D. degree with five-plus years' experience in real estate working in a major law firm or corporate legal department with direct client responsibility. Must be knowledgeable in a broad range of real estate work, including: entitlement, zoning and eminent domain issues and procedures; landlord tenant issues; general tax and accounting principles applicable to real estate transactions and operations. Strong ability to assess risk and negotiate positive client outcomes. Some travel required. E-mail résumé to REresumes@hotmail.com.
Small, AV-rated Seattle law firm looking for partner and senior associate level attorneys. Small, AV-rated downtown Seattle law firm with a diverse practice including business, estate planning, and a variety of business and tort litigation, looking to add one to two partner level and one to two senior associate attorneys to join our team. We are a congenial group of established and technically proficient attorneys with great reputations in the legal community. Our firm culture emphasizes an exceptional quality of work in a relaxed atmosphere. We have a great staff and a great practice and are looking to expand by bringing on some like-minded lawyers. We are looking for attorneys who will complement our practice. The ideal candidates will have experience in business law, real estate, estate planning, or litigation (tort or commercial), but we are open to exploring other successful practice areas if they are consistent with our firm's goals and culture. We are looking for one to two partner level attorneys with at least 10 years of experience and a portable book of business to join our team. We are also looking for one to two senior associates in the same fields with a minimum of five years of experience who have an emerging practice and a partial book of portable business. If you are interested in potentially joining our team, please send your current résumé and a summary of your interest to BPeterson@HRGroupInternational.com.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, a non-profit immigration legal services organization, is hiring a bilingual (Spanish) staff attorney for its Moses Lake office. Salary $43k+ DOE and benefits package. To see the complete job description, please see our website: www.nwirp.org.
Seattle, 10-attorney firm, AV-rated, with general civil practice and areas of emphasis within firm, seeks associate attorney with at least two years' experience in civil litigation and trials. Prefer candidates with some existing practice. Please e-mail résumé referencing Job Code #720 in the subject line to classifieds@wsba.org or mail to: WSBA Bar News Classifieds, Job Code #720, 1325 Fourth Ave., Ste. 600, Seattle, WA 98101-2539.
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