April 2009

Classifieds

Positions

The WSBA seeks a deputy director for external relations. This position is responsible for forming a clear external vision of the WSBA for the purpose of enhancing member, public, and stakeholder relations. The individual will bring a strong understanding of public, media, and government relations, plus a solid background of implementing public-affairs strategies and practices that maintain positive working relations across a diverse body of stakeholders. The position reports to the WSBA executive director and works at the highest strategic level with the Board of Governors, senior staff, and other leaders. This position provides consultation, leadership, guidance, and supervision regarding marketing, communications, public affairs, and issues management surrounding numerous programs, initiatives, policies, campaigns, outreach, and collaboration efforts. Board of Governor duties include attending meetings and related functions, collaborating and advising the Board on major initiatives, and shaping dialog around Board policies and implementation of strategies to promote member relations. Qualified candidates will have a B.A. in public relations, communications, business administration, or related field, with five–10 years of executive-level management experience. Well-qualified candidates will have a J.D. or other advanced degree and experience in the justice system or bar associations. This position requires a demonstrated ability to build relationships with and among various interest groups, and calls for excellent written, spoken, and interpersonal communication skills; exceptional organization and project-management skills; innovative problem-solving skills; experience formulating and implementing strategic plans that develop a strong relationship with the community and media; significant supervision and management skills; and proficiency in MS Office. Travel is required. For more information, see www.wsba.org/jobs/wsba.htm. To apply, e-mail a cover letter and résumé to hr@wsba.org.

WSBA Office of Disciplinary Counsel seeks a part-time (20 hours/week) intake counsel. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) reviews, investigates, and analyzes grievances against lawyers for alleged acts of professional misconduct. Intake counsel assists and provides backup to the intake manager in the original evaluation of grievances by making decisions on the disposition of grievances; opening of files; developing systems for the preservation of database information and related statistical tracking; writing dismissal letters; handling daily correspondence as assigned; and providing guidance to non-lawyer staff on situations/inquiries from members and the public about the lawyer discipline system. This position reports to the intake manager and occasionally supervises a work team of four others when assigned. Attention to detail is critical, as is the ability to work independently and as a team player, problem solve, take initiative, prioritize, and multitask. The position will require the ability to understand and apply detailed office policies and procedures and applicable court rules in addressing departmental operations and deadlines. Requirements include a bachelor's and J.D. degree or completion of the Law Clerk Program, an active Washington license, and five years' experience in the practice of law. Significant experience in both criminal and civil practice is preferred. A successful candidate must have excellent communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to meet deadlines and handle a high volume of work. Demonstrated proficiency in Word/Outlook is required, as is the ability to retrieve information quickly and accurately from an electronic database. Interested, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to: Human Resources, WSBA, 1325 4th Ave., Ste. 600, Seattle, WA 98101; fax: 206-727-8321; hr@wsba.org.

Auditor — Washington State Bar Association — We are seeking an experienced professional who will perform audits of attorney trust accounts (IOLTA — Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts). The auditor will be an exceptionally diplomatic, well-organized professional with effective communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The position randomly audits lawyer trust accounts and explains ethical rules and their meaning, violations noted, ideas for improvement, and ways to implement changes. The auditor prepares working papers and audit reports detailing specific findings. Additionally, the auditor contributes to education of lawyers and prevention of ethics violations by responding to inquiries, speaking at seminars, and conducting training. This position has frequent contact with lawyers, their staff, banks, and others outside the WSBA. This position requires the auditor to coach and explain complex ideas to others or relay information that may be unfavorable. The ability to be discreet when dealing with confidential attorney information is crucial. A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field is required. Experience with small business accounting, bookkeeping, and double-entry recordkeeping systems is also required. The auditor must know basic accounting and recordkeeping systems for a law office or small business. The auditor must have good time-management and organization skills in order to plan and conduct audits. Successful candidates must have strong problem-solving skills to anticipate and recognize complex or ambiguous situations. The auditor must provide his/her own transportation, and overnight travel throughout the state is required. Interested, qualified candidates should submit cover letter and résumé to hr@wsba.org.

The Office of Reservation Attorney, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, is seeking applications for two attorney positions. At least eight years of experience as a licensed attorney, preferably with a tribal government or in Indian law, is preferred. Generous salary DOE and health and retirement benefits. Please submit a cover letter, résumé including three references, and writing sample to Alice Koskela, Managing Attorney, Office of Reservation Attorney, PO Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155. Applications may be submitted electronically to alice.koskela@colvilletribes.com. For more detailed information, contact Alice Koskela at 509-634-2386.

Ellensburg plaintiffs' firm, Sanford Kinzer Law Offices, is seeking attorney with litigation/trial experience for entry-level position. Substantial medical negligence, personal injury cases throughout Washington. Must be: a good writer, a computer whiz, and a hard worker. Be a plaintiffs' lawyer. Enjoy the dry side. Have fun! Salary DOE. Send résumé to sanford@kinzeratlaw.com.

Established Bellingham firm wanting to hire associate attorney who has recently been admitted to the Washington State Bar. One or more years' experience required. Personal injury experience a plus! Must be able to write well, research, and prepare own documents. Salary DOE plus benefits. Send résumé and writing sample to Lori Gillies at lgillies@tariolaw.com or mail to 119 N. Commercial St. #1000, Bellingham, WA 98225.

Associate — litigation: Etter, McMahon, Lamberson, Clary & Oreskovich P.C., is an AV-rated, seven-lawyer litigation firm that practices in Washington, Idaho, and Montana. The firm seeks an associate for business, contract, criminal, employment, professional liability, medical malpractice, real estate, tort, and other litigation. Candidates should possess experience and a commitment to a litigation practice, as well as excellent communication, interpersonal, writing, research, and academic credentials. Send résumé to Ray Clary, Bank of Whitman Bldg., Ste. 210, 618 W. Riverside, Spokane, WA 99201. All inquiries kept confidential.

Senior corporate counsel — Concur is seeking applications for two attorney positions — one with a general business focus and one with software sales contract negotiation focus. Minimum seven years' experience as a licensed attorney. For full job information, visit www.concur.com/about/careers and search for jobs 103 or 104.

Services

Forensic document examiner: Retired from the Eugene Police Department. Trained by the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Court-qualified in state and federal courts. Contact Jim Green at 888-485-0832.

Virtual Independent Paralegals provide full-range comprehensive legal and business services at reasonable rates. We're there when you need us: 24/7/365, bridging the 9-to-5 gap. We hit the ground running, providing the highest quality results. www.viphelpme.com.

Individual and family therapist — Licensed therapist specializing in children and adolescents, families, and divorce. Office in Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. Contact Kerry Billingham, 206-310-5822, or kerry@kerrybillingham.com.

Experienced trial attorney available for contract work. Very skilled at legal research and writing. 25 years of writing pleadings, motions, and briefs before trial and appellate courts. Full access to research resources. G. Kent Thorsted, 425-462-2552, kentthorsted@comcast.net.

Experienced trust management. Trustee Management Services, Inc. Comprehensive trust and financial services. Family and settlement trusts since 1995. John Cuevas, CPA, and Mike Makker, CPA, principals. 206-285-5857.

Expert medical record analysis by a physician — Accurate, insightful, prompt, confidential, and cost-effective. Meadowdale Medical Consulting, PLLC. 425-478-2869 or www.meadowdalemc.com.

Experienced contract attorney loves legal research and writing. WSBA member with 27 years of experience writes trial briefs, motions, and memoranda, using UW Law Library and LEXIS online resources. Elizabeth Dash Bottman, 206-526-5777, bjelizabeth@qwest.net.

Experienced, efficient brief and motion writer available as contract lawyer. Extensive litigation experience, including trial preparation and federal appeals. Reasonable rates. Lynne Wilson, 206-328-0224, lynnewilsonatty@gmail.com.

Fast cash for seller carry-back notes, www.wallstreetbrokers.com. Fast cash for divorce liens, www.divorceliens.com. New book by Lorelei Stevens, www.fastcashbook.com. Larry and Lorelei Stevens; 800-423-2114. Notes appraised for estates.

Oregon accident? Unable to settle the case? Associate an experienced Oregon trial attorney to litigate the case and share the fee (proportionate to services). OTLA member, references available, see Martindale, AV-rated. Zach Zabinsky, 503-223-8517.

Contract attorney. Experienced litigator available for all aspects of litigation, including court appearances, motions practice, research, and appeals. Former name partner in boutique litigation firm. 17-plus years' experience. Have conducted numerous jury trials and arbitrations. Reasonable rates. Peter Fabish, 206-545-4818, pfab99@gmail.com.

Clinical psychologist — competent forensic evaluation of individuals in personal injury, medical malpractice, and divorce cases. Contact Seattle office of Gary Grenell, Ph.D., 206-328-0262 or mail@garygrenell.com.

Criminal defense specialist available for research, motions, consulting, trial preparation, and appeals. Experienced attorney looking to expand current clientele. Reasonable rates, rush work available. Dena Alo-Colbeck, dalocolbeck@wamail.net or 253-318-1758.

Experienced nurse-attorney available for litigation support. Ten years' medical-negligence/personal-injury litigation experience, both plaintiff and defense, added to 15-plus years of ED/critical-care nursing. Five years' experience as mediator. Expert medical records review, organization, and analysis; medical/legal research; and obtaining experts, drafting case-specific discovery and briefs. Hourly or flat-rate basis. Contact PJH Litigation Support@hanlon.pj@gmail.com or 206-307-5654.

Space Available

Kent office space. Elegant, fully furnished office(s) in newly constructed, small law building. All amenities included. Possible referrals. Gated entrance with own parking lot. Highly visible location close to RJC. 206-227-8831

Pioneer Square/Maynard Building, Seattle. Offices available for one to three attorneys, includes receptionist, conference room, library, DSL, fax, copier with e-mail scanner, and kitchenette. Congenial office. Ask for Steve. 206-447-1560.

Mill Creek Town Center office share available. Call 425-742-9100.

Mill Creek office space for rent. Offices/cubicles/conference room for rent. Includes broadband Internet, data ports, kitchen, ample parking. Call Mark W. Garka at 425-422-5818.

Seattle: One large office in downtown law firm. Receptionist, law library/conference room, and lunchroom provided. Rental rate negotiable. Secretarial stations, secretarial assistance, telephone, Internet access, Westlaw, copier, and fax available. Call 206-576-6902.

Turnkey — new offices available for immediate occupancy and use in downtown Seattle. Expansive view from 47th floor of the Columbia Center. Office facilities included in rent (reception, kitchen, and conference rooms). Other administrative support available if needed. DSL/VPN access, collegial environment. Please call Jeannie, Badgley Mullins Law Group, 206-621-6566.

Congenial downtown Seattle law firm (business, IP, tax). Spacious offices, staff areas for sublease. Rent includes receptionist, conference rooms, law library, kitchen. Copiers, fax, DSL Internet also available. 206-382-2600.

Seattle office space. Centrally located downtown Seattle law firm in penthouse offices with sweeping views, on 25th floor of Westlake Center Office Tower, has 1,250 square feet (two attorney and two paralegal offices and two secretarial stations) available for sublease in its entirety through April 2012. Amenities include use of two conference rooms and kitchen. Respond to gcj@soslaw.com.

Bellevue office space — One large window office and two good-sized window offices with beautiful views of Mercer Slough, with secretarial space available, independently or together, in a congenial plaintiff PI firm. Right off I-405, free parking, minutes to downtown. Includes conference room, reception, kitchen, and fax/copier. Call Larry Kahn or Ann at 425-453-5679, or contact Larry Kahn at LMK@lkahnlaw.com.

Available now — downtown Bellevue office space — Window office in Class "A" building, with or without assistant space(s). Shared reception, conference room/library, file room, high speed copier/scanner, fax, internet, kitchen, etc. Please call Eileen at 425-453-0439 or e-mail BellevueLawOffice@gmail.com.

Unique Seattle space available — Sound view office in Market Place One, to share with established practitioners. The building is located at the north end of the Pike Place Market, adjacent to Victor Steinbrueck Park and the Seattle Athletic Club. The space includes secretarial station, joint use of the receptionist, conference room, and photocopy machine. There is ample parking in the building and the likelihood of referrals. Contact Gil Levy or Alex Fast at 206-443-0670.

Downtown Seattle executive office available. Professional and collegial environment. Receptionist services, conference rooms included. Support staff station also available. Contact judy@amicuslawgroup.com or by phone at 206-624-9410.

Wanted to Buy

Real Estate Deskbook wanted: We want to buy your 1997 Washington Real Estate Deskbook with 2000–2002 updates. Will you sell? Alterman Law Office, 503-517-8200, ask for Kari.

Will Search

Will Search for William Edward Pearson, of Seattle, with family in Portland. Please contact Matt Perkins, 5516 17th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107. 206-783-1922.