September 2003
Opportunities for Service
Judicial Recommendation Committee
Application deadline: October 15, 2003
The WSBA Judicial Recommendation Committee is accepting applications from attorneys and judges seeking consideration for appointment to fill potential appellate-court vacancies. Interested candidates will be interviewed by the committee at its December 5, 2003, meeting.
When appointments are made to fill vacancies on the Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, the committee's recommendations are reviewed by the WSBA Board of Governors and then referred to the governor of Washington for review.
If you are interested in scheduling an interview, please contact the WSBA at 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; phone 206-727-8239; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org to obtain a questionnaire. Please specify whether you need the questionnaire designed for a judge or an attorney.
Legal Foundation of Washington Board of Trustees
Application deadline: November 7, 2003
The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving a two-year term on the Legal Foundation of Washington board of trustees (two positions). Incumbents are eligible for reappointment (up to two consecutive terms) and must also submit a letter of interest and résumé.
The Legal Foundation of Washington is a private, not-for-profit organization that promotes equal justice for low-income people through the administration of IOLTA and other funds. Trustees should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of the need for legal services and how these services are provided in Washington. Further information about trustee responsibilities is available upon request by e-mailing bcclark@legalfoundation.org.
Please submit letters of interest and résumés to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.
Limited Practice Officer Board
Application deadline: November 15, 2003
The WSBA Board of Governors will be nominating one member who is appointed by the Supreme Court to serve a four-year term on the Limited Practice Officer Board, which will commence on January 1, 2004. Incumbents are eligible for reappointment (up to two consecutive terms) and must also submit letters of interest and résumés. The board oversees administration of and compliance with the Limited Practice Officer Rule (APR 12) and meets every other month.
Please submit letters of interest and résumés to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.
Northwest Justice Project Board of Directors
Application deadline: October 1, 2003
The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving a three-year term on the Northwest Justice Project board of directors (two positions). The three-year term will commence on January 1, 2004. A written expression of interest and résumé are also required in the event that an incumbent seeks reappointment.
The Northwest Justice Project is a not-for-profit organization that receives funding through the federal Legal Services Corporation to provide civil legal services to low-income people. Board members must have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the delivery of high-quality civil legal services to the poor. Further information about board member responsibilities is available on request by e-mail to mac@nwjustice.org.
Please submit letters of interest and résumés to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.
Office of Public Defense Advisory Committee
Application deadline: October 1, 2003
The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving a three-year term on the Office of Public Defense Advisory Committee. The three-year term will commence on January 1, 2004. A written expression of interest and résumé are also required in the event that an incumbent seeks reappointment.
The Office of Public Defense Advisory Committee meets quarterly to set policies for appellate indigent-defense funding, approve legislative and rule requests, review budgetary matters, oversee new programs, and consider appeals of billing decisions. During the term of appointment, no appointee may: (a) provide indigent defense services except on a pro bono basis; (b) serve as an appellate judge or an appellate court employee; or (c) serve as a prosecutor or prosecutor employee. Committee members receive no compensation for their services as members of the committee, but may be reimbursed for travel and other expenses in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Financial Management.
Please submit letters of interest and résumés to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.
Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Committee
Application deadline: October 1, 2003
The WSBA Board of Governors will be nominating one member who is appointed by the Supreme Court to serve a two-year term on the Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Committee commencing November 1, 2003. The incumbent is eligible for reappointment and must also submit a letter of interest.
The committee is designated as the body that gives advice with respect to the application of the provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct to officials of the Judicial Branch, as defined in article 4 of the Washington Constitution, and shall from time to time submit to the Supreme Court recommendations for necessary or advisable changes to the Code of Judicial Conduct (GR 10).
Please submit a letter of interest and résumé to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.
Washington Defender Association
Application deadline: November 7, 2003
The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest and résumés from members interested in serving a three-year term on the Washington Defender Association board of directors. A written expression of interest and a résumé are also required in the event that the incumbent seeks reappointment. The three-year term will commence on January 1, 2004.
The board generally meets 10 times per year. Individual members, particularly the president, assist in meetings with government officials and in advising management of the Washington Defender Association on a wide range of issues. The board has hiring and firing authority over the director; and approves the annual budget, contracts with King County, and bargaining agreements with the union. It also has a mediation and review role in disputes with union members.
Please submit letters of interest and résumés to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; or e-mail barleaders@wsba.org.
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