Terrell Marshall is accepting applications for an associate attorney. We are a Seattle-based firm with a dynamic group of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals who share a commitment to social justice. With a nationwide practice representing workers, consumers, and other individuals whose rights have been violated, Terrell Marshall offers associates the opportunity to work on meaningful and often cutting-edge cases in collaboration with other private and non-profit law firms. While we focus our substantive work on wage and hour, consumer fraud, and civil rights class actions, we often take cases outside those areas if they offer an opportunity to challenge unfair, deceptive, or discriminatory conduct. The Terrell Marshall team includes seasoned trial attorneys who have tried and won individual and class action cases in state and federal court as well as highly respected appellate attorneys. Our commitment to social justice extends beyond our case selection. Terrell Marshall offers its attorneys and staff up to twelve hours of paid time for participation in social justice activities, such as challenging institutional racism, serving as protest observers, and protecting voting rights.

Responsibilities: • Legal writing and research • Drafting complaints • Drafting and responding to discovery requests and preparing meet and confer letters • Deposition preparation and participation • Mediation preparation and participation • Communicating with clients, class members, and co-counsel • Investigating potential class actions • Other tasks as assigned Qualifications: • At least three years of experience, including judicial clerkship • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Demonstrated proficiency in research, writing, and communication skills • Exceptional attention to detail • Experience working in a fast-paced environment • Ability to work as a cooperative team member as well as independently • Effectively complete complex assignments independently and a wide variety of tasks simultaneously • Excellent judgment and decision-making capabilities • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity • Spanish language skills a plus

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid leave, LTD, FSA, 401k, gym membership, ORCA pass, and cell phone reimbursement. Our office is currently working remotely but when open, it is dog friendly and includes a meditation room and mini gym.

For additional information about our law firm, visit www.terrellmarshall.com. Application packets (cover letter, resume, two writing samples (under ten pages each), and a law school transcript) should be sent to Cara Hohenstein at cara@terrellmarshall.com. Terrell Marshall is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

Terrell Marshall is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please email cara@terrellmarshall.com.

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Staff Attorney – Medical/Legal Partnership - Temporary

Staff Attorney - Vancouver

Breskin Johnson & Townsend (BJT) seeks an associate attorney to join our firm’s mission of strengthening workplace rights of employees and protecting consumers. BJT represents employees in individual and class action cases aimed at promoting equality, dignity and fairness in the workplace, including discrimination and harassment cases, wage and hour class actions, and various other employment-related disputes such as non-competes and severance negotiations.  BJT also represents consumers in Consumer Protection Act cases, class actions, and arbitrations, and represents small businesses and business owners in a variety of civil litigation.

BJT seeks a talented associate attorney who is committed to our mission. The associate will work with the other five attorneys at BJT on all phases of litigation from intake to trial (or arbitration), negotiations, and appeal. Applicants should ideally have:

• at least 2-5 years of experience in civil litigation
• an exceptional academic background
• experience in, or a demonstrated passion for, employment and/or consumer rights
• skills and experience working directly with clients, drafting briefs, handling discovery, and taking depositions
• excellent research and writing skills
• admission to the Washington State Bar Association
• a commitment to justice for workers and consumers

Prior civil litigation experience is required.

BJT values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Anticipated start date for this position is early to mid-2022. Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should email your resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and a writing sample to cheidelberg@bjtlegal.com.

Job #:    2021-87

Status:    Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary:    Range 69: $76,416 - $100,308 per year (Depending on Qualifications)

Opens:    December 6, 2021

Closes:    Open until filled; first review of the applications received will be on January 3, 2022.  AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. 

 

 

For more information about the position, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/courtswa.

Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP (“FFST”) seeks an associate attorney to join our firm’s mission of strengthening workplace rights of employees. FFST represents employees in individual and class action cases aimed at promoting equality, dignity and fairness in the workplace. The firm’s practice includes wage and hour class actions, discrimination and sexual harassment matters, disability accommodation and leave cases, contract disputes, licensing issues for medical professionals, non- competition claims, and various other aspects of the employment relationship.

FFST also represents unions, including handling grievances and collective bargaining.

The firm seeks a talented and socially conscious associate attorney to work on the firm’s wage and hour class actions, individual litigation, and union matters. The associate will work with other attorneys at the firm on all phases of litigation from intake to trial (or arbitration), negotiations, and appeal. Applicants should ideally have:

·       at least two years of experience in civil litigation (or federal clerkship experience)

·       an exceptional academic background

·       experience in, or a demonstrated passion for, employment and labor rights

·       skills and experience working directly with clients, drafting briefs, handling discovery, and taking depositions

·       excellent research and writing skills

·       admission to the Washington State Bar Association

·       a commitment to justice for workers

Prior civil litigation experience or a judicial clerkship is required. Spanish language proficiency and interest in working with Spanish-speaking workers is desired.

FFST values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Anticipated start date for this position is early to mid-2022.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should email your résumé, cover letter, law school transcript, and a writing sample to tbickerstaff@frankfreed.com.

Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP 705 Second Avenue, Suite 1200

Seattle, WA 98104-1798

Summary of Responsibilities

Beresford Booth PLLC is seeking a Family Law Associate to join their downtown Edmonds practice group. A minimum of five (5) years of litigation experience, with at least 2 years in family law is required. This candidate will have the confidence and skill set required to successfully enter a fast-paced practice group and make a significant impact.

The Associate position is outlined below. Note, this is a general description. Additional responsibilities will be required of the candidate.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Family Law Attorney provides legal advice and work product to a supervising attorney or client. In addition, this position:

• Meets with clients and counsels them on their legal needs;
• Conducts all aspects of discovery, gathers evidence in cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action.
• Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of case.
• Prepares and attends oral arguments for mediations, motions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Conducts legal research, prepares memorandum and legal pleadings, interviews clients and witnesses, and handles other details in preparation for trial.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. May confer with colleagues with specialty in certain areas to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings.
• Drafts various legal documents in a timely and consistent manner.

Qualifications:

• Admitted to and active member of the Washington State Bar Association;
• Minimum of five (5) years of litigation experience; with at least two (2) years in the practice of family law;
• Ability to regularly delegate work to staff;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, interpret and convey complex information and concepts;
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated record of excellent client service;
• Sound organizational skills. Detail-oriented and capable of handling a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet critical deadlines;
• Keen analytical skills with ability for problem-solving;
• Commitment to developing a book of business and utilizing Firm’s marketing tools to grow the book and practice as a whole;
• Commitment to daily time entry into our time and billing software (TABS3); and
• Commitment to the Firm’s mission statement and core values.

Technology

• Familiarity with FamilySoft;
• PracticeMaster, TABS, and Worldox experience a plus;
• Proficient in Office suite;
• Ability to think through and troubleshoot standard technological issues;
• General technology competence is expected.

To Apply

We offer competitive compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Please email or mail your cover letter, resume, salary history and salary requirements to:  dimitas@beresfordlaw.com

Beresford Booth is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Associate Attorney – Real Estate

 

Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S. (HCMP) is seeking an associate attorney to become an integral part of the firm’s growing real estate transactional team. The ideal candidate will be junior to mid-level attorney with at least one year of general transactional experience. We are looking for a team player, a creative and practical problem solver, and a colleague with a good sense of humor. In this position, you will work with the real estate team representing our local, regional, and national clients in a full range of real estate matters, like purchase and sale transactions, leasing, financing, development and construction contracts, joint ventures, and condominium formation and governance documents.

 

At HCMP, our culture is defined by our commitment to teamwork and cooperation. We value communication, mentorship, and recognition for accomplishment. Our firm thrives on it, and our clients appreciate it.

 

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a confidential resume and cover letter to hr@hcmp.com. HCMP is an equal-opportunity employer.

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 – Social & Health Services Division, Child Support, Management Svcs. & Revenue Recovery Section (CMR) (DL: 12/20/21)

AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Mental Health Section (DL: 12/20/21)

AAG (Team Lead) – Social & Health Services Division (DL: 12/20/21)

AAG (Experienced)– Consumer Protection Division (DL: 1/10/22)

AAG – Consumer Protection Division (DL: 1/10/22)

The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington has extended the application deadline for our Legal Director position to January 15, 2022. 

 

The ACLU of Washington is a non-profit, public interest organization devoted to protecting civil rights and civil liberties. Its staff and numerous volunteers typically work in a fast-paced and friendly office in downtown Seattle. Currently, the office is operating remotely.

 

Senior Business Associate Attorney

Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is seeking a senior business associate attorney to join its Seattle office. OMW is a mid-size, multi-specialty firm primarily serving Pacific Northwest clients for over 120 years.  We take pride in providing exceptional legal services while, at the same time, offering our employees a professional, collegial, and inclusive culture, as well as a fun work environment.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative, team approach to the delivery of legal services and is seeking applicants with strong research and writing skills, superior academic credentials, and the ability to work closely with multiple attorneys and staff.  This position will focus on advising business clients on business and tax matters including mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and contracting work, governance, entity formation, real estate, debtor/creditor (including bankruptcy, secured transactions, and commercial finance), joint ventures, and other business-related transactions. Applicant must have a Washington State bar license; LL.M. in taxation or an MBA is a plus.  Prior work experience and/or course of study in a business-related field is also desired.  The ideal candidate will have 5 or more relevant years of legal experience, either in-house or in a private firm, and will be expected to:

·       Provide legal support to senior attorneys by drafting, analyzing and interpreting agreements, contracts, and legal documents;

·       Research and analyze complex issues;

·       Assist with entity formations;

·       Strategize and negotiate solutions for clients;

·       Ability to manage multifaceted business transactions and closings; and

·       Perform work independently to achieve client objectives.

Desired Skills:

·       Excellent research, writing and analytical skills

·       Team oriented, while remaining self-motivated

·       Attention to detail

·       Display of ownership with job responsibilities

·       Strong communication skills

·       Quick learner

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing, paid time off, paid parental leave, life insurance, long-term disability, an employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.

Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

For consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume to Shari Tipp, Human Resources Director, at stipp@omwlaw.com or 901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3500, Seattle, WA 98164.