The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeking to hire a trial attorney for its Seattle or San Francisco offices. We would appreciate it if you would advise your members about this vacancy. The position is open from August 19 to September 1, 2022. Detailed information about the position and the requirement to submit an application through the USAJobs website can be found here: USAJOBS - Job Announcement.
The Sexual Violence Law Center, a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance and representation to survivors of sexual and gender based violence. SVLC is seeking a compassionate, solutions-oriented Staff Attorney to join our team. Members of WWL who are passionate about survivor rights and adept at facilitating creative and strategic survivor-centered legal representation and assistance based on race and gender equity practices are welcome to apply!
**This employment opportunity will remain open until filled. The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time.**
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Electronic Arts is the leading interactive entertainment company, powered by innovative technology. We create incredible experiences for millions of players around the world. But what matters most is our people who inspire us, and the world, to play. As we bring new forms of entertainment to people around the world, we need creative, collaborative, diverse and adaptable people to keep making Electronic Arts better.
Details here: https://ea.gr8people.com/jobs/174542/senior-legal-counsel-football-licensing
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION 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 seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join our dynamic litigation group. Our key areas of focus are real estate litigation, business disputes and complex contracts, construction litigation, design professional liability claims, and policy holders’ insurance coverage in state and federal court. The ideal candidate will have 1– 3 years of general commercial litigation experience with an interest in construction litigation and construction contract drafting.
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, and a document on which you were the primary author to:
Human Resources
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.
AAG – Public Lands & Conservation Division, Olympia (DL: 7/17/22) Closing soon!
AAG – Agriculture & Health Division, Tumwater (DL: 7/25/22) New!
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Mental Health Section, Tumwater (DL: 7/26/22) New!
AAG – Education Division, Olympia (DL: 7/26/22) New!
Team Lead – Administration Division, Electronic Discovery Team (DL: 7/27/22) New!
AAG – Children, Youth, and Families Division, Program Advice & Litigation Section (DL: 7/27/22) New!
Section Chief – Public Lands & Conservation Division, Olympia (DL: 7/27/22) New!
DSG – Solicitor General’s Office, Olympia/Seattle (DL: 8/7/22) New!
AAG – 2022 Honors Program (DL: 8/7/22)
AAG – Criminal Justice Division, Sexually Violent Predator Unit, Seattle (Open continuous)
AAG – Tacoma Division’s Torts Section (Open continuous)
AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima (Open continuous)
AAG – Transportation & Public Construction Division, Olympia (Open continuous)
AAG – Tacoma Division’s Social & Health Services Section (Open continuous)
Special Counsel (AAG) – Antitrust Division, Seattle (Open continuous)
Law Clerk Opportunity
2022 Fall Law Clerk Recruitment Program (DL: 9/6/22)
Judge J. Michael (“Mike”) Diaz of the Washington Court of Appeals, Division One, is seeking to hire immediately two term law clerks, both of whom would be asked to start on September 19, 2022. The term of one clerk will end on or about August 15, 2023, and the other on or about August 15, 2024. This announcement will remain open until filled, with priority given to applications received by August 8, 2022. Interviews will be conducted, if possible, the weeks of August 15 and 22, 2022, with hiring offers to be made by August 29, 2022.
Judge Diaz is also seeking to hire a law clerk who would be asked to start on August 16, 2023 and whose term would end on or about August 15, 2025. Judge Diaz is now accepting applications for this position and applications must be received by September 30, 2022.
The Court of Appeals handles appeals from Washington courts of general jurisdiction in all areas of law, including criminal, civil, and domestic matters. Judge Diaz seeks applicants with varied personal and professional backgrounds, who are interested in rigorous legal research and precise legal writing, in a collaborative and collegial environment. Candidates must be law school graduates or have completed the APR 6 law clerk program (or equivalent). Practicing attorneys are encouraged to apply. The current salary for law clerks working in King County is $75,448. Law clerks also receive state employee benefits.
Please submit application materials electronically to Liz Jackson, at liz.jackson@courts.wa.gov, subject line “Application for Clerkship - Judge Diaz - ___ TERM.” Applications should include the following: a letter of interest; a current resume; a writing sample (up to 12 pages); and three professional references or letters of recommendation.
LAW Advocates Job Announcement
Programs Manager
LAW Advocates, a Bellingham, Washington-based legal-aid non-profit, seeks a full-time Programs Manager to lead its client-service work. Since 1987, LAW Advocates has provided free civil legal assistance to low-income Whatcom County residents by connecting them with attorney and community volunteers and LAW Advocates staff.
Hours: 40 hours per week, 9-5 M-F with occasional evening or weekend events. Wage: $28.85 per hour (approx. $60,000 annually)
Benefits: 100 percent paid employee health insurance premium; vacation; sick leave Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Executive Director
LAW Advocates is organizationally committed to advancing racial equity and to incorporating equity and inclusion in its community engagement, program delivery, internal systems and work environment. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of traditionally under-represented or under-served communities, and those who have worked with such communities. We welcome candidates with personal backgrounds reflecting diversity in race, ethnicity, sexual identification and orientation, age, family status, education, economic history, job experience etc.
The Programs Manager is a key position at LAW Advocates, responsible for managing the delivery of civil legal services, including client communications, volunteer coordination, grant reporting, evaluation of services, working with community partners, identifying program modifications, participating in state-wide groups and management of confidential case files – with a focus on equity and inclusion in the delivery of services.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to Michael Heatherly, Executive Director, at resumes@lawadvocates.org. Use “Programs Manager” as the email subject. Please do not submit written materials or make inquiries by phone.
Snohomish County District Court is recruiting for Division Supervisor at the Cascade location and for Legal Process Assistant II positions in all locations. Please feel free to share the links and information within your organization.
Division Supervisor – Cascade
Legal Process Assistant II
RFQ22015 Attorney Representation for Indigent Parents in Dependency and Termination Cases [Whatcom County]
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) Parents Representation Program (PRP) currently provides state funded attorney representation and case support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings in Washington counties. OPD is requesting applications for attorney representation in Whatcom County.
For more details, view RFQ22015 (wa.gov)
