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August 2004Opportunities for ServiceCertified Professional Guardian Board The WSBA Board of Governors will be nominating one member who is appointed by the Washington State Supreme Court to serve a three-year term on the Certified Professional Guardian Board commencing October 1, 2004. Incumbents must apply, if seeking reappointment. The board establishes the standards and criteria for the certification of professional guardians as defined by RCW 11.88.008, and prescribes the conditions of and limitations upon their activities. (GR 23.) See www.courts.wa.gov/programs_orgs/pos_guardian/?fa=pos_guardian.boardlst for more detailed information. 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. Legal Foundation of Washington Board of Trustees The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest from members interested in serving a two-year term on the Legal Foundation of Washington board of trustees (one position). Incumbents are eligible for reappointment (up to two consecutive terms) and must also apply if seeking reappointment. 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. Northwest Justice Project Board of Directors The WSBA Board of Governors is accepting letters of interest 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, 2005. A written expression of interest and résumé are also required in the event that an incumbent elects to seek reappointment. The Northwest Justice Project is a not-for-profit organization, which receives primary funding from the state and through the federal Legal Services Corporation to provide civil legal services to low-income people. Board members, who play an active role in setting program policy and assuring adequate oversight of program operations, 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. Limited Practice Officer Board The WSBA Board of Governors will be nominating two members who are appointed by the Supreme Court to serve a four-year term on the Limited Practice Officer Board, which will commence on January 1, 2005. Incumbents are eligible for reappointment (up to two consecutive terms) and must also submit a letter of interest and résumé. 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. Judicial Recommendation Committee The WSBA Judicial Recommendation Committee is currently accepting applications from attorneys and judges seeking consideration for appointment to fill potential Appellate and Supreme Court vacancies. Interested candidates will be interviewed by the committee at its October 29, 2004 meeting. The deadline for receipt of questionnaires by the WSBA offices is 5 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2004. The committee's recommendations are reviewed by the WSBA Board of Governors and then referred to Governor Gary Locke for review when appointments are made to fill vacancies on the Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. If you are interested in scheduling an interview, please write to Bar Leaders Division, WSBA, 2101 Fourth Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA 98121-2330; call 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. |
