Position Details

This position is open until filled. Applications submitted on or before July 25, 2021, at 11:59 pm will be given priority consideration.

The City of Auburn Legal Department is seeking a talented Prosecutor to be the newest member of their team! This position performs professional, legal work with primary responsibility for prosecution of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes and infractions in King County District Court.

Our ideal candidate is:

• A knowledgeable, experienced municipal prosecutor
• A team player, able to work in a dynamic environment by taking initiative for work
• An employee and co-worker who brings their genuine self to the workplace

OUR CITY
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891, and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play.  With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents and hundreds of businesses, ranging from manufacturing to retail.

WORKING IN AUBURN
The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members.  The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments: Administration, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Innovation & Technology, Legal, Parks & Arts & Recreation, Police, and Public Works.  With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents, promote diversity, and support economic growth, Team Auburn is a great place to work!

THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The City Attorney's office represents the City in its day-to-day operations and provides legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and Boards & Commissions that make up the municipal government of the City of Auburn.  The team is a total of 17 employees, consisting of three divisions: Civil, Prosecution, and the City Clerk's office. Primary Duties

In this job, you will:

• Appear at prosecution court proceedings including, but not limited to, arraignments, pre-trial hearings, motions, jury/bench trials, sentencings, review hearings, and contested infraction hearings.
• Review cases for criminal charging, and ready charged cases for in-court prosecution by preparing necessary documents and contacting needed witnesses/victims and opposing counsel.
• Prepare briefs/legal documents for court proceedings.
• Use Westlaw to research legal issues relating to City prosecution.
• Manage criminal prosecution caseload, coordinating with the Police Department and Courts for effective and efficient case management.

While these are some of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please CLICK HERE to view a full list.Minimum Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Licensed to practice in the State of Washington
• At least one (1) year of experience prosecuting misdemeanor cases and traffic violation cases, or equivalent experience

A valid driver's license without impending loss is also required at the time of appointment.Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 17 days of paid vacation per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit: 

https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits.

 
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community. 
 
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.  No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit: 

https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn.

READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.  If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all.  In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications.  For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
 
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, reference check, driving record review, and fingerprinting will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
 
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process.  E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner.  As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Medisch, HR Manager, by email at mmedisch@auburnwa.gov or by phone at 253-931-3073.  

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.

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.  In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we anticipate that this position will commence with a combination of remote and in-office work. 

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

 

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Industrial Appeals Judge 3 (Hearing Judge)

The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is recruiting for Industrial Appeals Judges (Hearings Judge).

Salary Range:  $95,484 – 102,816.  Employees assigned to the Seattle Office receive an additional 5% premium pay.

Location:  This recruitment pool will be used to fill positions in Lakewood, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Yakima.

Duties:  The Hearings Judge presides over conferences and hearings where evidence is presented pursuant to Rules of Evidence and Superior Court Rules, and issues written decisions resolving appeals filed under the Industrial Insurance Act, Crime Victims Compensation Act, Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, and other acts as determined by the Legislature.
 
Required Qualifications: 

Candidates must be an active or judicial member of the Washington State Bar Association.

Desirable Qualifications: 

The BIIA is most interested in candidates who have relevant experience, skills and abilities:

• Experience in industrial insurance cases before the BIIA or equivalent in another state; and/or
• Experience presiding as a judge in a court of general jurisdiction, a court commissioner, and administrative law judge, or a judge in a military tribunal; and/or Experience in trial practice or presiding over cases in which rules of evidence are followed.
• Advanced litigation management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of rules of evidence and procedural issues.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Excellent legal writing skills.

View the job announcement here:  http://www.biia.wa.gov/Jobs.html

Please contact Christy Sterling, HR Manager, at Christy.sterling@biia.gov or 360-753-6823, ext. 1123 if you have any questions.

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Why It's a Great Opportunity: 
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You will have the opportunity to perform highly complex professional level work in the legal field as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Civil Division.  You will serve as a key advisor for Pierce County Human Resources and various human resource needs sharing your expertise on issues related to labor and employment law and litigation.
 
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Details here

The Administrative Office of the Courts is currently recruiting for:

EQUITY RESEARCHER

(Senior Research Associate)

For the Office of Court Innovation, Washington State Center for Court Research

Job #: 2021-40

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 70: $78,408 — $102,816 per year (DOQ)

Opens: June 24, 2021

Closes: July 23, 2021

For more information about the position and how to apply, please refer to the attached job announcement or go to: https://www.courts.wa.gov/employ/

Role Overview

The Private Client group at Stoel Rives LLP is seeking to add a junior associate attorney to its estate planning and administration practice in Portland, Oregon.  Our private client group offers a full range of advice and strategic counsel on planning for taxable estates, including charitable and international planning, administering estates and trusts, and advising on complex gifts.  We also work closely with our corporate, real estate, and tax lawyers in succession planning for family businesses.

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 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, or interest in trusts and estate planning;

· Ability to manage multiple projects in collaboration with our partners and senior associates;

· Excellent written and oral communication skills;

· Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance;

· Strong intellectual curiosity;

· Self-motivation;

· A commitment to client service and team success;

· JD from an accredited university;

· Active membership in the Oregon State bar or ability to waive in (preferred).

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 job satisfaction. 

To learn more about the benefits of working as an attorney at Stoel Rives, click here.

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.