The Administrative Office of the Courts had one new job opportunity posted this week. For more information about this position, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:

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For information about the AGO, visit www.atg.wa.gov. Click on the links below 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.

 

Division Chief – Wing Luke Civil Rights Division, Seattle (DL: 1/8/26) Closing soon!

MAAG2 – Complex Litigation Division, Seattle or Olympia (DL: 1/11/26)

MAAG1 – Torts Division, Tumwater (DL: 1/11/26)

AAG – Labor & Personnel Division, Tumwater (DL: 1/14/26)

AAG – Spokane Division’s Social & Health Services Section (DL: 1/19/26) New!

AAG – Criminal Justice Division’s Financial Crimes Team, Seattle (DL: 1/19/26) New!

Team Leader – Labor & Industries Division, Olympia (DL: 1/19/26) New!

AAG – Torts Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)

AAG – Regional Services Division, Multiple Locations (Open continuous)

AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Behavioral Health Section, Tumwater (Open continuous)

AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)

Section Chief – Bankruptcy & Collections Unit, Seattle (Open continuous)

AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Seattle (Open continuous)

 

Law Clerk Opportunities

Veteran Law Clerk – Summer 2026 (DL: 1/14/26)

2026 Spring Recruitment Program – Summer Clerkships (DL: 2/12/26)

Seattle Public Schools General Counsel Position Opening

Overview of Position

The General Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor to the School Board, the Superintendent, and senior District administrators; provides expertise in specialized legal areas, including school district governance, labor and employment law, and capital projects; oversees the management of litigation and other adversary proceedings; and supervises staff within the General Counsel’s office, including attorneys, legal assistants, and public records and Risk Management staff.

 
The General Counsel is expected to exercise sound professional judgment with minimal direction from the Superintendent and School Board, based upon experience and practice as a lawyer or in a government position.

Essential Functions

30%
(Leadership)

• Leads and supervises a team of attorneys, legal assistants, records officers, and risk management personnel.
• Serves as a member of the District’s executive leadership team.
• Oversees development and implementation of departmental budget.

30%
(Legal advisor to Board and executive leadership)

• Attends School Board meetings, advises the Board on parliamentary procedure and open public meetings issues, and responds to inquiries from Board Directors as necessary.
• Serves as principal legal advisor to the Superintendent, School Board, and senior District administrators.
• Consults with and advises District’s ethics officer.
• Maintains current knowledge of legislative, legal and regulatory developments affecting the District.

30%
(Manages District Litigation)

• Manages the District’s caseload in litigation, arbitrations, administrative hearings, and other adversary procedures.
• Oversees the work of outside counsel, including providing direction on litigation decisions and settlement authority.
• Participates in District litigation.
• Works closely with the District’s insurer (the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool).

10%
(Governmental relations)

• Serves as District representative and liaison to other governmental and regulatory agencies.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as Assistant Secretary to the School Board.
• Takes a lead role in training District staff.
• Acts as District representative in regional and national organizations focused on education law, including the Council of School Attorneys and the Council of Great City Schools.

CABINET CORE COMPETENCIES:

Managing Vision and Purpose
Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; makes the vision sharable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.

• Develops a clear sense of purpose and mission that captures the imagination of others.
• Shares vision in a way that influences others as demonstrated by their words and actions.
• Anticipates and identifies long-term, future organizational needs and opportunities.

Accountability
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules.

• Takes responsibility and action as if the risks (financial or otherwise) are his or her own.
• Holds individuals and team accountable for their actions and results.
• Initiates action even if outcome is uncertain and is willing to accept the consequences of failure.
• Aligns own activities and priorities to meet broader organizational needs.
• Demonstrates courage and confidence in his or her own ability.

Planning
Accurately determines the length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets clear, realistic and measurable goals; sets priorities and time parameters to accomplish tasks and projects; anticipates roadblocks and develops contingencies to redirect tasks so momentum is not lost

• Allocates and coordinates time effectively and efficiently to avoid conflicts. 
• Anticipates potential problems and develops plans to address them.
• Develops an appropriate work plan to achieve results.
• Monitors progress, responds to problems and measures performance

Getting Results (Action Oriented)
Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
• Focuses on achieving the goal even in the face of obstacles.
• Assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision.
• Strives for new levels of performance.

Collaboration
Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.

• Is seen as a team player who encourages efficient and effective collaborations.
• Works skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups.
• Represents his/her own interests while being open-minded to other groups.
• Builds respectful and productive relationships internally and externally.

Decision Quality & Problem Solving
Uses analysis, wisdom, experience and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.

• Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
• Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
• Displays self-confidence in own judgment.
• Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.

Integrity
Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

• Deals with people and situations in an honest and forthright manner.
• Represents information and data accurately and completely.
• Represents the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Takes ownership if a mistake is their own and does not blame others.

RELEVANT COMPETENCIES:

Intellectual Acumen
Is intelligent and capable; deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; is good at learning and deciphering new knowledge; able to assimilate new skills independently.

• Demonstrates and is described as someone who is intellectually sharp, agile and capable.
• Handles concepts and complexity comfortably.
• Demonstrates the ability to comfortably shift thinking on a dime.

Time Management
Uses their time effectively and efficiently; concentrates their efforts on the most important priorities; adeptly handles several tasks at once.

• Focuses their efforts on the most important priorities.
• Uses time effectively and efficiently.
• Handles multiple-tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Values other people's time.

Written Communications
Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that instigate appropriate actions.

• Organizes and presents information in writing in a clear and convincing manner.
• Uses appropriate writing style and tailors writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Uses correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience in working on legal and compliance issues that impact school districts and other public entities, including constitutional law, labor and employment law, public records and open public meetings laws, capital projects, and parliamentary procedure.
• Demonstrated management skills.
• Experience in speaking at public meetings.
• Familiarity with public sector budgeting process.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations affecting public schools and other local government entities in Washington. 
• Collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills. 
• Ability to think logically and creatively. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management and staff, students, parents/guardians, outside agencies and the public in a multicultural community.

Typical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Ten (10) years of successful experience practicing law and managing legal staff, preferably in an educational or public sector setting; Juris Doctor degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the relevant knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work will be considered.

DESIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSES:
Member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association; valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Satisfaction of continuing legal education requirements/reporting every three years.

CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice fingerprint and background check.

Link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/seattleschools/jobs/5058201/general-counsel

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 a workplace that is diverse, respectful, inclusive, anti-racist and composed of the best legal talent available. You can review the AGO’s Mission, Vision, Values and Anti-Racist Commitment on our website. 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 below 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.

AAG – Discovery Division (DL: 12/21/25) Closing soon!

AAG – Complex Litigation Division (DL: 12/28/25) New!

AAG – Torts Division, TAP Team (DL: 12/29/25) New!

AAG – Tacoma Division’s DCYF Section (DL: 12/30/25)

AAG – Spokane Division’s Multidivisional Legal Services Section (DL: 1/4/26) New!

Division Chief – Wing Luke Civil Rights Division, Seattle (DL: 1/8/26) New!

MAAG2 – Complex Litigation Division, Seattle or Olympia (DL: 1/11/26) New!

MAAG1 – Torts Division, Tumwater (DL: 1/11/26) New!

AAG – Torts Division, Tumwater (Open continuous, first review 1/2/26) New!

AAG – Regional Services Division, Multiple Locations (Open continuous)

AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Behavioral Health Section, Tumwater (Open continuous)

AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)

Section Chief – Bankruptcy & Collections Unit, Seattle (Open continuous)

AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Seattle (Open continuous)

 

Law Clerk Opportunities

Veteran Law Clerk – Summer 2026 (DL: 1/14/26)

2026 Spring Recruitment Program – Summer Clerkships (DL: 2/12/26)

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Salaries for the AAG positions listed above are set between $82,212 – 153,996 annually. Salary for the Section Chief position is set between $86,328 - 161,700 annually. Salary for the MAAG2 position is set between $90,444 - 169,392 annually. Salary for the Division Chief position is set at $187,600 annually. Salary for the law clerk positions are set between $23 - $24 per hour. The exact amounts are set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.

The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:

• A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plans
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
• Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $82,212 – 153,996.  The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.  Positions located in King County are eligible for 5% King County Assignment Pay.
• The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per Article 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA.
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environment
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide 

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The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking an associate in Boise, Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, or Seattle with two to seven years of experience in patent prosecution, and having a technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related field.  You will join an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and business professionals servicing a wide array of clients – from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startup companies.  You will have responsibility for an active docket of patent prosecution matters – from drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign patent prosecution.  You will have the opportunity to counsel clients on patent strategy, and gain exposure to conducting searches and preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.  In our general practice firm, there are also opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices.

The following qualifications are required:
-USPTO and Idaho, Colorado, Minnesota, Arizona, Utah, or Washington bar admission or the ability to get admitted in Idaho, Colorado, Minnesota, Arizona, Utah, or Washington; 
-Two to seven years of patent attorney experience;
-Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field;
-Strong academic performance and writing ability.

For Seattle applicants only, the salary range for this position is $215,000 - $315,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing a lower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. 

Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.)

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey participates in E-Verify.

About Dorsey
Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies. 

Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success: 

- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Development and Infrastructure
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
- Healthcare
- Technology

Among Dorsey’s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota’s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work. 

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (Seramount)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) 

How to Apply
Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.

The Administrative Office of the Courts had several new job opportunities posted over the last few weeks. For more information about these positions, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:

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The Administrative Office of the Courts had several new job opportunities posted over the last week. For more information about these positions, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:

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We have had a judicial vacancy for the better part of 2025 that has recently resolved by way of a contested election. As such, we have a new Snohomish County judge starting at Division I before the end of November.

The new judge will have two off-cycle clerkships with a rapidly approaching start date (early December, with the precise date to be negotiated by the judge and successful applicant) and a full case load for the January 2026 term. Accordingly, we are looking for applicants who have already graduated from law school and are available to interview/start within an unusually tight time frame.

The positions have been posted on our court website for a couple of months now, but in the interest of helping our newest appellate judge have the most robust applicant pool possible, I am asking that you share the link/posting within your networks.

Division I Clerkships

Interested applicants should e-mail Evan.Erickson@courts.wa.gov. 

Associate Attorney (2+ Years) – Insurance Defense Litigation

About Us

Reed McClure is a well-established insurance defense firm in downtown Seattle. The firm offers deep experience defending some of the nation’s largest insurance carriers and their insureds in the areas of insurance coverage, bad faith, personal injury, premises liability, automobile liability, construction, HOA, appeals, and contractual disputes.

The firm has never wavered from its core values of providing quality legal services to our clients and making positive contributions to the community that has sustained the firm for over 130 years. That was the tradition held in its small office in Seattle’s Pioneer Square in 1890, and that tradition guides us to this day.

About the Role

Reed McClure is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 2 or more years of civil litigation experience. This position will support senior attorneys in managing a diverse caseload defending (among others) automobile liability, personal injury, and premises liability claims with opportunities to move into insurance coverage, bad faith and extra contractual disputes and other types of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on liability, damages, and insurance coverage issues.
• Taking and defending depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Arguing motions in state and federal courts.
• Attending court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Evaluating claims, providing liability and damages analyses, and preparing case assessments for insurance carriers. 
• Communicating regularly and effectively with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel.
• Preparing cases for trial, including exhibit lists, witness preparation, trial briefs, and jury instructions. 
• Assisting senior attorneys with larger, complex matters as needed.
• Maintaining accurate and prompt timekeeping while meeting annual billable goal of 1,800 hours.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience; insurance defense experience strongly preferred. 
• Proficient research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to stay organized, work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize competing tasks. 
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range of $100,000 - $120,000 annually depending on experience.
• Additional discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses based on performance and hours.
• Fully subsidized employee medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. 
• Hybrid schedule: Attorneys are currently in the office 3 days per week, with attendance required on most Wednesdays. 
• A collegial work environment that values and invests in the long-term success and well-being of our people. 
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with firm contributions.
• Flexible PTO and 10 - 11 paid holidays per year.
• Professional development and CLE support.
• Commuter benefits

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Hunter Rowe, Firm Administrator at hrowe@rmlaw.com. Please note we are currently not accepting submissions from outside recruiting firms. To learn more about the firm and its attorneys, please visit www.rmlaw.com. Reed McClure is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

https://www.rmlaw.com/careers/position-associate-attorney/

The Administrative Office of the Courts had several new job opportunities posted over the last few weeks. For more information about these positions, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:

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