Kutak Rock LLP’s Spokane office is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of complex commercial litigation and/or employment litigation experience. Experience in intellectual property litigation is beneficial, but not required. This role affords the opportunity to work in Spokane or remotely in a busy litigation practice in the Firm’s expanding regional and national litigation practice. If the candidate is not based in Spokane, the candidate must have the ability to be present in Spokane as needed.

 

The ideal candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, solid academic performance, and the ability to be strategic and analytical. The candidate must be self-motivated with the drive to help shape and expand a growing practice, and have experience analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues in complex litigation, ranging from state and federal court motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and appeals. Prior court room and/or trial experience as well as clerkship experience are preferred.

 

All applicants must be currently admitted in Washington. Please submit a cover letter, transcript, and resume for consideration for this position.

 

Kutak Rock offers a collegial working environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

 

Kutak Rock requires all prospective employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to a state or local exemption procedure, or a reasonable accommodation for a bona fide medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief if accommodation does not cause Kutak Rock an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace and/or to the candidate who requested the accommodation.

 

Kutak Rock LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse working environment and to principles that promote inclusive practices. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, domestic partner status, pregnancy, caregiver status, gender stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, AIDS/HIV status, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other legally protected category. The firm will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants requiring accommodation in the job application process should contact the Human Resources Department at 402-346-6000 or by emailing HRDepartment@KutakRock.com.

CORPORATE ASSOCIATE

Cairncross & Hempelmann (“CH&”) is a full-service law firm in Seattle that advises our diverse client base in business, land use, real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.  Our hallmark culture hinges upon respect, collegiality, and genuine care which extends to all CH& employees, as well as to our clients and their teams. 

We are looking for an associate to join our sophisticated Business Group.  Our Business attorneys bring a wealth of experience and deep relationships with some of the Puget Sound region’s most innovative companies and individuals.  We represent clients with respect to corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, business transactions, intellectual property & technology transactions, security & privacy, employment and tax.

The ideal candidate will have 2 – 6 years of relevant experience in general corporate transactions, M&A, and financing. The candidate should preferably have experience as a junior or midlevel associate with experience drafting complex transactional and commercial agreements, conducting due diligence and managing the due diligence process in M&A transactions, coordinating internal and client teams in all stages of a strategic transaction, and drafting and negotiating equity financing and convertible debt securities documents. Superior academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and current WSBA membership (or membership in another state bar plus the ability to pursue WSBA membership) are required.  

Our firm recently renewed our commitment to racial equality and social justice and implemented the CH& Racial Equality & Social Justice Plan that invites all attorneys and staff to engage, take action, and continue to broaden diversity and awareness in our communities.  The CH& Diversity Team was started in 2004 and drives the firm’s initiatives and action.  For more information, go to Diversity | Cairncross & Hempelmann. 

We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, friendly people and a wonderful working environment.  Check us out at www.cairncross.com.  EOE.  Send cover letter, resume, law school transcript, references, a list of transactions you’ve worked on with a detailed description of your role in each transaction, and a writing sample (e.g., an appropriately redacted transaction document with your redlined changes and an explanation of your changes, or a document on which you were the primary author) to:

 

Ren Lis

Human Resources Manager

 Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.

 524 Second Avenue, Suite 500

 Seattle, WA  98104-2323

careers@cairncross.com

The AGO is committed to providing excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and to protecting the rights of its people.  It is essential to our mission to create and maintain an office that is diverse, respectful, inclusive and composed of the best legal talent available. If you share our vision and have a desire to do important work that makes a difference for our community, then we invite you to consider applying for the following opportunities.

 

For information about the AGO, visit www.atg.wa.gov. Click on the links above to access full position descriptions and qualifications for each of these opportunities, visit the state's centralized recruitment site at www.careers.wa.gov. We encourage registration to our attorney e-mail subscription service.

 

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AAG – Civil Rights Division, Seattle  (DL: 4/3/22)

Division Chief – Washington State University Division, Pullman  (DL: 4/6/22) New!

AAG – Labor and Industries Division, Tumwater (DL: 4/10/22)  New!

AAG – Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Seattle (DL: 4/18/22)

AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima (Open continuous)

AAG – Spokane Division’s Torts Section (Open continuous)

Special Counsel (AAG) – Antitrust Division, Seattle (Open continuous)

AAG – Spokane Division’s Social & Health Services Section (Open continuous)

AAG – Social and Health Services Division, Olympia – Mental Health Section (Open continuous)

 

New Posting - Details here

Appellate Law Attorney

 

Tax Principal

 

Tax & Benefits Principal

 

ESOP Attorney

 

Corporate Associate – General Corporate and M&A

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Currently, the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner has an opening for a part-time Presiding Officer in the  Administrative Hearings Unit. 

Presiding Officer with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Benefits Law Center (BLC) seeks an attorney with 0-6+ years of experience to join our team and our mission. This is a full-time position, exempt under the FLSA. The staff attorney will provide high quality Social Security advocacy to low-income people living in King County. The BLC staff attorney will be responsible for independently managing an active caseload, maintaining active relationships with community partner outreach locations, and mentoring volunteers. 

Posting

Trial attorney

Allstate Staff Counsel is looking for a new senior Trial Attorney:

• Three years' civil litigation a plus;
• Job description: 
• • Handle caseload from inception through trial:
  • Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents;
  • Prepares and conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.);
  • Conducts settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g., mediations, arbitrations, etc.);
  • Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepares motions and summary documents;
  • Draft post-trial motions;

 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Juris doctorate and a license to practice law in Washington (and/or other states as required)
  Apply now at:

https://careers.allstate.com/job-invite/655902/

Visit the following link to apply: https://stoelselfapply.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=15&FilterJobID=309

About Stoel Rives and the Environment, Land Use, and Natural Resources Practice

Within our nationally recognized Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources practice, we represent major businesses in the fisheries, forest products, mining, oil & gas, and renewable energy industries. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to build and maintain strong relationships with agency officials and industry associations and you will have the opportunity to work on interesting, long-term projects with established clients. 

If you are interested in working with a group of collaborative, hard-working, and dedicated lawyers and staff, this is the place for you.

Like all of the firm’s practice groups, this group at Stoel Rives greatly values diversity and is also one of the most diverse at the firm. Fifty percent of attorneys, and seventy percent of new hires, identify as women, racial or ethnic minorities, and/or LGBTQ+ lawyers.

Role Overview

Stoel Rives’ Seattle Office is seeking an Associate with 1-4 years of experience for its Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources practice. Our associates gain exceptional first-hand experience on sophisticated legal matters through their work with senior lawyers and clients involving a variety of complex and cutting-edge issues pertaining to natural resource management, wildlife, and pollution control laws.

Associates in our group enjoy close collaboration, working in teams, leadership opportunities, developing deep expertise on issues important to our clients, and meaningful opportunities to build connections with clients early in their career. 

Skills Needed to Be Effective in This Role

We pride ourselves in forming diverse teams with a wide array of interpersonal and professional attributes. We don’t expect any one person to embody all of these skills, but the below serves to describe our ideal team player. If you have many of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply.

• Experience with environmental and natural resource issues and environmental litigation;
• Experience in administrative proceedings or with regulatory compliance, including before state or federal agencies;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance;
• Strong intellectual curiosity;
• Self-motivation;
• A commitment to client service and team success;
• Federal court litigation or clerking experience;
• JD from an accredited university; and
• Active membership in or commitment to applying for the Washington State bar.

Stoel Rives: Part of Our Team

A broader question you may have is, “How will this position enhance my legal skills and career trajectory?”  At Stoel Rives, we offer a unique lateral integration program and core competency model that are designed to provide a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques our lawyers need to succeed and progress at the firm.  We also established a New Lawyer Integration Program that has deepened our relationships and connections with our new lawyers, while providing them with the mentoring, resources, and information necessary for success.

How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives 

At Stoel Rives, you will enjoy a robust benefits package that includes an inclusive parental leave policy, paid family medical leave, equivalent health benefits for LGBTQ+ employees’ spouses and partners, a generous employer health savings account contribution, telemedicine services, day care and medical expense flexible spending account, and employee assistance program. In 2017, we launched an extended leave support program for our lawyers who take family, medical, and other approved leaves. This program also aids with transitioning to and from leave.

We are also proud participants of the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our employees is paramount to the success of the firm. In addition, the firm’s Culture Committee supports the firm’s mission, vision, and values in bringing together spectacular client service and work-life balance. 

What We Are Doing to Ensure A Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Environment

Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting and retaining lawyers with different backgrounds and life experiences. This makes us better and happier as people, as an organization, and as legal advisers. We are proud to offer many engagement opportunities including a firmwide DE&I Committee, Associates Committee, Pro Bono Committee, Affinity Groups, and Parenting Circle.

We proudly partner with Diversity Lab to implement innovative programs to advance Stoel Rives’ DE&I goals, including the aggressive metrics-based goals we’ve adopted as one of five founding Move the Needle Fund firms. Our efforts with Diversity Lab include certification under the Mansfield Rule, to boost the representation of diverse lawyers in our firm’s leadership by broadening the pool of candidates considered for opportunities, along with participation in the OnRamp Fellowship for legal returners and the OnTrack Sponsorship program.