Littler Mendelson P.C. is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 1-3 years of labor and employment law experience to join the Seattle office. The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials and their experience should include significant litigation experience. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in Washington. We offer a generous benefits package to all full-time employees.

Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. With more than 1,500 attorneys in over 75 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice, Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record for 75 years. For more information visit: www.littler.com. Littler Mendelson is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

The application deadline is November 6, 2020.

Details and description

Job #: 2020-30

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 66: $70,959 — $93,132 per year (DOQ)

Opens: October 27, 2020

Closes: Open until filled; first review of applications to begin November 10, 2020.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.

Provides operational support of AOC Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) computer applications. Reporting to an ISD Manager, this skilled position performs independently with limited decision making responsibility as defined by senior information technology professional or managerial level staff. May take direction for specific assignments from other managerial staff or senior level information technology professionals. Work products are subject to review and approval appropriate to the work assigned. Interacts regularly with co-workers and customers. 

 

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 attorney opportunities.  


AAG (Team Leader) - Torts Division  (DL:  11/1/2020)
The Seattle Section of the AGO’s Torts Division has an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to become the Team Leader of its Team 4 trial litigation team. 

AAG - Spokane Division (Corrections)  (DL:  11/3/2020)
The Christine O. Gregoire Spokane Division is looking for an attorney for the interested in a fast-paced civil litigation practice. The attorney hired may also advise the Department of Corrections on issues related to prison operations, public records, and civil rights.

AAG - Regional Services Division in Yakima  (DL:  11/5/2020)
The attorney hired to fill this position will work in a high volume litigation practice entailing frequent state court docket and trial appearances.  

AAG - Environmental Protection Division  (DL extended:  11/8/2020)
The Environmental Protection Division seeks to fill an Assistant Attorney General position to develop and litigate high-profile and significant cases in Washington and federal courts, joining a cadre of dedicated, talented attorneys.

New!  AAG - Torts Division (Torts Appellate Program and Early Resolution Program)  (DL:  11/11/2020)
The Torts Division defends state agencies, agency employees, and elected officials when sued in tort and in some civil rights matters. The division has an opening for a lawyer with at least 5 years of significant litigation experience for a combined position in the Torts Appellate Program (TAP) and Early Resolution Program (ERP).

 

Click on the links above to access full position descriptions and qualifications for each of these opportunities.  You can also visit the state's centralized recruitment site at www.careers.wa.gov. For information about the AGO, visit www.atg.wa.gov.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or 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 Tracy Robinson at 360-586-7693.  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.

Closing Date: 11/17/20 4 pm

The Seattle City Attorney’s Office seeks an attorney with substantial experience in employment law and litigation to join ten other Assistant City Attorneys, four paralegals, and three legal assistants in the Employment Section. Our attorneys play a critical role in addressing legal issues arising from Seattle’s diverse workforce of over 10,000 employees in a variety of City departments. Employment Section attorneys are generalists in the field of labor and employment, and handle all aspects of litigation in state court, federal court, and administrative forums.
 
Day-to-day work in the Employment Section is dynamic and fast-paced. Attorneys are responsible for all aspects of the litigation, including setting strategy, discovery, preparing and arguing motions, overseeing mediation and settlement, and taking cases to trial and through any appeal. We take a collaborative, team-oriented approach to litigation and advice work essential for building effective teams and relationships with City Departments and their leadership. Employment attorneys implement the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative in all aspects of their work. 
 
In addition to this opportunity to join a team that is dedicated to public service, the City Attorney’s Office offers a generous benefit program which includes paid leave benefits, paid parental and family leave, low cost health benefits, and the opportunity to participate in a defined benefit retirement program.

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Job #: 2020-28

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 66: $70,956 — $93,132 per year (DOQ)

Opens: October 13, 2020

Closes: Open until filled; first review of applications to begin October 27, 2020.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early. AOC reserves the right to close the

recruitment at any time.

The Administrative Office of the Courts is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and following the state’s health and safety recommendations for the community and our employees. We will be conducting our recruitment process remotely.

POSITION PROFILE

This position elicits business requirements, provide expert systems analysis services, and assist with quality assurance for statewide systems that support all levels of Washington courts.

The position works under the general guidance and direction of a manager in the Court Services Division, the Business Analyst works closely with many other business and technical staff at AOC and partner agencies, and with judicial officers, county clerks, court administrators, and other court personnel to elicit and document requirements that support application development, modification, configuration, and testing. This position works independently under general supervision. Decisionmaking is carried out according to general guidelines and defined rules/procedures, although some areas require interpretation and/or development of possible approaches.

Detailed information (scope of responsibility, essential activities, and key competencies, etc.) can be found by viewing the Job Description at Washington Courts Careers, under Current Openings, click on Washington Courts and the Announcement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Plan, schedule and lead the management of requirements for complex solutions

 Elicit business requirements from internal and external subject matter experts

 Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and technical personnel to ensure that business needs are clearly defined, understood and translated into technical solutions

 Translate business requirements into user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria

 Develop and maintain requirements documentation

 Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices for requirement management and re-use

 Analyze requirements for completeness and testability

 Review test results to confirm that test acceptance criteria have been met

 Provide consultation to project stakeholders

 Conduct intensive, in-depth systems analysis for new or enhancements for small to large and highly complex applications and systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

A Bachelor's degree with a focus on Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or business analysis or related field; AND;

Four (4) years of business analysis experience on IT projects that cross program or agency boundaries.

Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) or as a Certified Business Analysis

Professional (CBAP) through the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), OR completion of a business analyst certification from a university or college.

HOW TO APPLY / APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants who meet the qualifications and competencies in this announcement are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

The following items are REQUIRED for your application to be considered complete. Note: ALL sections of the Application must be completed.

 Cover Letter (no more than two pages)

 Resume (chronological)

 Judicial Branch/AOC Application for Employment

The Judicial Branch Application for Employment can be found at www.courts.wa.gov/employ, under Current Openings, click on Washington Courts, the Application is located at the bottom of the page.

It is preferred applications be emailed to employment@courts.wa.gov in a PDF format (Word documents are also accepted).

You can also mail your materials to:

Administrative Office of the Courts

Attn: Human Resources

PO Box 41170, Olympia, WA 98504-1170

Faxed copies can be sent to 360-586-4409. Late applications will not be accepted when a deadline is expressed.

General suggestions for creating a good application packet:

 Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the position.

 Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions. Include all requested documentation.

 Make sure your application and cover letter (if requested) directly addresses how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications.

 Make sure your application and cover letter reflect your best writing.

The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "N/A" will be considered incomplete.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 Workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency need.

 Overnight travel may be required based on business need.

 This position is not covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact Melody Long,

AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 704-4143, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to

Employment@courts.wa.gov.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

SPECIAL NOTE: Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AOC

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is located in Olympia, Washington, on Interstate 5 between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Olympia and the surrounding Thurston County area offer numerous social, recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities. Natural features include Puget Sound, the Olympic National Park to the west, and Mt. Rainier to the east.

Mount St. Helens and the Pacific Ocean beaches are within a two hour drive of the city.

Great benefits (paid vacation and sick leave; health, life and disability insurance; retirement options and leave for military and civil service), a team-oriented culture, and a balance of family and work life in a wonderful community are a few rewards of choosing a career in the judicial branch of Washington State government. We offer leading edge technology, a broad range of career opportunities, and an opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

See www.courts.wa.gov/employ for more information about Washington Courts, Compensation and Benefits.

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We are seeking a committed profes­sional attorney with special­ized experi­ence in labor and employ­ment law, dealing primarily with the relation­ships between employers and unions. Candi­dates must have experi­ence in collec­tive bargaining, both public and private preferred. Experi­ence to include contract negoti­a­tions, drafting and preparation.

Excel­lent commu­ni­ca­tion (oral and written) and inter­per­sonal skills within and across depart­ments and exter­nally is required. Must be able to work indepen­dently and as a team player with flexi­bility and be willing to work on a broad range of legal matters.

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Excel­lent benefits package.

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• ·        Provide case assistance and training to public defenders representing non-citizen clients;
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The position is based in WDA’s Seattle office and requires some travel, primarily throughout Washington. WDA is a signatory to the acknowledgements and commitments of the Washington Race Equity and Justice Initiative and is actively engaged in ongoing alignment with them. NOTE: WDA staff are working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and no in-person training or travel will be required until COVID restrictions are lifted.  Post-COVID residency in Washington State will be required; relocation to Seattle (where WDA’s office is located) is negotiable. The full job description and application details may be found HERE or at www.defensenet.org.