Job Listings
Posted on web site February 15, 2012
Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S. is seeking an employment law litigator to join our commercial litigation group. Candidate should have six or more years of experience with both employment law litigation and counseling business clients on a wide variety of employment law topics. Additionally, candidates should have superior academic credentials & references, excellent written & verbal communication skills, and current WSBA membership. We offer competitive salary, sophisticated work for excellent clients, and a uniquely collegial working environment. To apply, send cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample to:
Sophia Bell Lavin
Human Resources Director
Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.
524 Second Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104-2323
slavin@cairncross.com
Posted on web site February 7, 2012
The Department of Justice is currently seeking an Assistant United States Attorney for the Criminal Division in the Spokane office. The attorney will primarily prosecute immigration crimes. This is a full-time, term appointment (not to exceed January 18, 2013). This appointment may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
Posted on web site February 1, 2012
Pacifica Law Group serves public and private clients in the Pacific Northwest with high-level expertise and intellect, and a commitment to the dynamics and values that drive Northwest companies and civic entities. Pacifica offers legal counsel and services to clients regarding public financing, project counseling, appellate and civil litigation. We are looking for a legal assistant to join our litigation team.
Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice and work in a dynamic, expanding and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of a small law firm. The position includes both administrative and paralegal responsibilities.
•· Provide general office support for litigation attorneys, for example, maintain and organize files, photocopy, maintain calendars, prepare expense reports, submit invoices for payment, schedule travel, coordinate meetings, calls and conferences to include ordering meals, scheduling conference rooms, and room set up.
•· Provide support for the firm’s monthly billing process, track attorney time records and billing.
•· Set up new clients and matters in the billing system.
•· Prepare correspondence, documents and presentations; take responsibility for formatting, consistency and accuracy on time-sensitive, high-profile documents.
•· Calculate and calendar court deadlines.
•· Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents; prepare and finalize basic correspondence and other documents as necessary.
•· Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records, and other documents.
•· File pleadings in state and federal trial courts, courts of appeals, and Supreme Courts; communicate with court staff, as necessary; keep current with changes in court rules and filing procedures.
•· Perform general research and support activities to assist attorneys.
We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and professional growth.
Requirements
•· 4+ years of experience as a legal assistant
•· Litigation experience in a private law firm setting
•· High level of proficiency with Word and Outlook, experience with Excel and PowerPoint
•· Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
•· Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
•· Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
•· Must possess a willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced environment
•· Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently
Competitive salary and full benefits. Please apply to info@PacificaLawGroup.com including a resume and a cover letter stating your pay requirements, your qualifications for this position and why you are interested in working at Pacifica. No phone calls please.
www.PacificaLawGroup.com
Posted on web site January 26, 2012
Opportunity to apply for appointment to the list of Hearing Officers pursuant to Rule 2.5 of the Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct. Hearing Officers serve as finders of fact for lawyer disciplinary and disability matters and are expected to conduct hearings, make evidentiary rulings, rule on motions, and prepare written findings of fact, conclusions of law, and (as necessary) sanction recommendations according to strict deadlines. Attendance at annual training is required. Hearing officers may not serve as expert witnesses on professional conduct issues, represent respondents in disciplinary matters, or serve as special disciplinary counsel or adjunct investigative counsel. We encourage applicants to review the Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct, particularly ELC 2.5 to 2.6 and ELC Title 10, prior to applying.
A hearing officer must be an active member of the WSBA, have been an active or judicial member of the WSBA for at least seven years, have no record of public discipline, and have experience as an adjudicator or advocate in contested adjudicative hearings. The Hearing Officer Selection Panel reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Governors for appointments to the panel. In addition to the application/committee preference form, applicants are required to submit a letter of interest (highlighting relevant skills and experience), writing sample, and résumé to the Hearing Officer Selection Panel, WSBA, 1325 Fourth Ave., Ste. 600 , Seattle , WA 98101-2539 or elizabetht@wsba.org. Initial appointment is for one year commencing October 1, 2012, and may be followed by reappointment to full five-year terms. All application materials and requested information must be submitted in order to be considered for appointment. A direct link to the application (log in is required) is https://www.mywsba.org/default.aspx?tabid=64&RedirectTabId=208; supplemental materials should be submitted directly to Elizabeth Turner. The deadline for application is March 12, 2012.
The WSBA is committed to diversity, and encourages your members to apply for this important position. The experience and perspective of diverse attorneys will benefit the disciplinary process, and will further the goal of enhancing diversity in the legal profession.
Tax-Exempt Organizations Associate
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, a national law firm, has a position available in its Tax-Exempt Organizations practice group in the Seattle office for a mid-level associate with least three years of practice experience in nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. Qualified candidates must have an LLM in Taxation with some background in nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations or a strong federal tax background with law firm experience. Private Firm (preferably big firm) experience desired. Excellent academic credentials required. To apply please upload your resume, law school (and LLM, if applicable) transcript, and brief writing sample to Kathleen Shaw, online at http://www.dwt.com/Careers/LateralLawyers/Openings.
Family law associate, downtown Everett (across the street from Snohomish County Superior Court): Established and reputable boutique law firm seeks Washington-licensed attorney with a minimum of two years’ experience in family law, including extensive, family law-related, courtroom experience (e.g., motions hearings, trial). Must have exceptional attention to detail, excellent writing and organizational skills, superior communication, client service, and interpersonal skills, and be comfortable with aggressive litigation on behalf of our clients. $65K-$85K starting salary DOE, medical/dental benefits, generous year-end productivity bonus, employer funded 401-K after one year of employment, large corner office in self-contained suite with dedicated paralegal in adjacent office, and opportunity for advancement. Candidate should, preferably, be able to start on February 1, 2012. Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, professional references, and law school transcript (if graduated w/in last 5 years) to Jack Berner , Berner Law Group PLLC, 3112 Rockefeller Avenue , Everett , WA 98201 or jberner@kbolaw.com.
Posted on web site January 19, 2012
Sound Transit seeks a creative attorney with five or more years of experience to join its nine-attorney legal department. Anticipated work will involve one or more of the following categories of legal work: real property acquisition/litigation, MTCA cost-recovery litigation, utility relocation coordination, land use/permitting, and other duties as may be needed. The position reports to the General Counsel, and the attorney must work collaboratively with other attorneys and provide legal support for project managers, agency officials, and the Sound Transit Board.
Posted on web site January 17, 2012
Stokes Lawrence is currently seeking an estate planning associate for our Seattle office. We would like to get the word out to the MBA’s and would greatly appreciate if you would share our job announcement with your members.
Stokes Lawrence, a commercial law firm with offices in Seattle and Yakima , is seeking an estate planning associate with a minimum of two years of experience in estate planning, including gift and estate taxation, to join its Seattle office. Outstanding academic credentials, and superior analytical, communication and interpersonal skills required. Stokes Lawrence is committed to diversity and especially encourages minorities to apply. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript to Joanne Pegues, Human Resources Manager, Stokes Lawrence, P.S., 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4000 , Seattle , WA 98104 or hr_manager@stokeslaw.com.
