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  • 08/01/2019 6:51 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    City of Kent Seeks Applicants for Municipal Court Judge Vacancy

    Deadline to apply: August 23, 2019

    KENT, Wash., July 30, 2019—The City of Kent is seeking qualified applicants for Kent Municipal Court Judge to fill the vacancy that will be created when Judge Glenn Phillips retires later this year. Candidates are not required to live in Kent, but they must reside in King County. State law requires candidates to be U.S. citizens and licensed to practice law in Washington.

    Interested applicants should submit the following to https://jobs.kentwa.gov/jobs by August 23, 2019:

    Cover letter

    Résumé

    Uniform Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire

    King County Bar Supplemental Questionnaire

    Select candidates will be asked to serve as judge pro tem in the Kent Municipal Court prior to final selection. They will also be interviewed by Mayor Dana Ralph, and a panel selected by the Mayor. Upon completion of the evaluation process, Mayor Ralph will appoint a judge to the vacant position through December 31, 2021. To retain the seat, the judge must run for election in November 2021.

    The City of Kent gives equal consideration and treatment to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of qualifications and merit, without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, religion, age, marital status or military status.

    Candidates may contact court administrator Margaret Yetter at 253-856-5735 or MYetter@KentWA.gov with questions.

    Located between Seattle and Tacoma, Kent is the sixth largest city in Washington and the third largest in King County, serving a diverse population of more than 129,000. Kent drives aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries globally and is home to forward-thinking businesses that offer a wide range of job opportunities. With beautiful parks, trails and open spaces, the Green River and views of Mount Rainier, Kent also has great outdoor recreational options, along with good schools and a wide range of sports and entertainment opportunities. Learn more about Kent at KentWA.gov.


  • 08/01/2019 6:49 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    The Seattle City Attorney's Office is seeking a Civil Division Chief to manage complex civil matters in the City of Seattle's fast paced and demanding environment. The Civil Division's main purpose is to help City client departments navigate obstacles and achieve policy goals by strategically using resources to meet diverse demands. This position leads a team of more than 100 attorneys and legal support staff and serves as a member of the City Attorney's Executive Team. 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. Please apply through the Seattle City’s job website HERE. [Closes 8/13/2019 @ 4:00 pm]

    The Seattle City Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to join their Precinct Liaison Program. This selected attorney will work in partnership with the Seattle Police Department, Mayor's Office, City Council, City Departments, prosecutor's office, community groups and government authorities to solve neighborhood problems, improve public safety, and enhance the quality of life of community members. The current opening is for a Liaison Attorney who will work out of the West Precinct. Please apply through the Seattle City’s job website HERE. [Closes 8/13/2019 @ 4:00 pm]

    The Seattle City Attorney’s Office is seeking an experience Assistant City Attorney to support the Office of Housing in affordable housing real estate transactions. With a team of high-quality public lenders as this attorney’s principal client, this person will represent the City in advising and negotiating on a wide variety of LIHTC transactions. Using a blend of local funding sources, Seattle is producing and preserving affordable rental housing at an unprecedented pace. In addition to this opportunity to be part of the solution to the affordability challenges facing Seattle, 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. Please apply through the Seattle City’s job website HERE. [Closes 8/20/2019 @ 4:00 pm]


  • 08/01/2019 6:48 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

    ATTORNEY

    1201 PACIFIC AVENUE

    SUITE 700

    TACOMA, WA 98402

    UNITED STATES

    19-WDWA-AUSA-01 (CRIMINAL-TACOMA)


    About the Office:

    United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Western District of Washington is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation in the Western District of Washington (WDWA) that involves the United States in some way. A large portion of the work involves criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law. The office also handles civil lawsuits by or against a Department or agency of the United States, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. The USAO is divided into two litigating Divisions (Criminal and Civil). The main office is located in Seattle, Washington and a branch office is located in Tacoma, Washington. The office has an authorized strength of approximately 74 Assistant United States Attorneys.

    Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

    Job Description:

    The Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division pursue prosecutions for violations of federal law that occur within the District. Criminal Division Assistant United States Attorneys advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and at times represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

    The attorney hired for this position will be assigned a variety of criminal matters involving various areas of federal law but with a particular focus on violent crime. This position will be located in Tacoma Office. The successful applicant for this positions should anticipate spending the first several months in the position working at the Seattle office for training, and will be required to come to Seattle periodically as needed for casework and additional training.

    Qualifications:

    The applicant must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. experience. Ideal qualifications include at least five years of post-J.D. litigation experience. Any applicant with experience with addressing violent crime issues either as a prosecutor or defense lawyer should provide information about that experience in the cover letter.

    Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an ability to synthesize a wide range of data, help direct an investigation and have the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills, and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and in the highest ethical manner.

    Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing, and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants also must demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

    Salary:

    Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay with locality is $67,816 to $166,400.

    Travel:

    Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required.

    Application Process:

    Interested persons must email the following items in pdf format to the email address listed below:

    A cover letter referencing Vacancy Announcement: 19-WDWA-AUSA-01 (Criminal-Tacoma)

    A detailed resume that includes the month/year start and end dates for each position held

    A law school transcript for any applicant with less than five years of experience as an attorney; and

    A writing sample meeting the criteria set forth below

    Writing Sample: Include a sample of your legal writing, such as a portion or all of an appellate brief, memorandum of points and authorities, or opinion letter. The writing sample should be a recent example of your work and demonstrate your ability to analyze legal issues and present that analysis in written form.

    The sample should be predominantly your own work. If the document was edited by others, include a cover memo that briefly describes the level of editing that occurred.

    USAWAW.Hiring@usdoj.gov

    Brian T. Moran

    United States Attorney c/o Tessa M. Gorman

    First Assistant United States Attorney 700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220

    Seattle, Washington 98101

    Application Deadline:

    Wednesday, August 7, 2019

    Relocation Expenses:

    Relocation expenses are not authorized.

    Number of Positions:

    1+


  • 08/01/2019 6:47 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    At the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, we aspire to be the best public law office in the nation. We are 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.

    Click on the link below to access full position descriptions and qualifications for each of these ATTORNEY 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.

    Civil Litigation with the Counsel for Environmental Protection - The Counsel for Environmental Protection unit seeks an attorney to initiate and lead complex civil litigation on environmental matters brought under the AG's independent authority, including cases challenging impermissible administrative action by the federal government. (DL: 8/4/19)

    Seattle Social and Health Services (Part-Time) - The Office's Seattle Social and Health Services (SHS) Division has a part-time attorney opening available. The position is 80% and includes benefits. (DL: 8/4/19)

    Labor and Industries - The Labor and Industries Division has openings for 2 attorneys to represent the Department of Labor and Industries in workers' compensation (industrial insurance) matters in primarily in Thurston, Grays Harbor, Mason and southwest Washington counties. (DL: 8/8/19)

    Labor and Personnel - Are you interested in practicing employment and labor law in an environment that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration? The Labor and Personnel Division in Tumwater is seeking to fill two positions that involve a mix of client advice and litigation. (DL: 8/8/19)

    Licensing & Administrative Law - The Licensing and Administrative Law (LAL) Division seeks two attorneys (one in Seattle, and one in Olympia) to perform a range of litigation and advice, including assisting the Employment Security Department to implement the new paid family medical leave law. These are temporary positions with funding through June 2021; we are requesting to make them permanent. (DL: 8/8/19)

    Torts - The Office's Torts Division in Tumwater/Olympia has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced attorney to join the Division as the Team Leader of its Team 6/Employment trial litigation team. (DL: 8/14/19)

    2019 Honors Program for Qualified Third-Year Law Students & Qualified Judicial Clerks - The Washington State Attorney General's Office is pleased to invite you to apply to our 2019 Honors Program. The 2019 Honors Program will culminate in offers of an Assistant Attorney General position to a small (5) number of applicants. (DL: Varies)

    Finally, we invite you to join us for the 7th Annual Open House on August 6, 2019 from 11:00 to 1:00 at our Tumwater office located at 7141 Cleanwater Lane SW. At this Open House, you will can meet with AGO representatives and learn more about the Office, its work and recruitment programs. Information about the open house can be found HERE.

    Please consider joining our e-mail subscription service to be informed of our attorney postings.

    Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

    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

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  • 07/28/2019 7:28 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    The Seattle, Washington, office of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn (“MNG&D”) is seeking a full-time attorney with at least seven years of experience in complex commercial and business litigation.  Real estate litigation experience is preferred and practical experience with eminent domain law is a plus.  This position requires strong drafting skills including initial pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial-related pleadings.  The successful candidate will also have strong communication skills, sound judgment, the ability to work in a team environment, and good matter management for a busy eminent domain practice.

    Current membership in the Washington State Bar Association or qualification for reciprocity is necessary. 

    To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and writing sample by e-mail to Bethany Brown, Director of Legal Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion, at MNRecruiting@millernash.com.  For recordkeeping, please include the ad source in the subject line of your e-mail (e.g., WSBA ad, firm website, etc.).

    MNG&D is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.


  • 07/28/2019 7:27 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking an associate with two to four years of legal experience to join its Product Liability practice group. Excellent academic credentials are required and experience in a federal clerkship is preferred. To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript.

     

    https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/product-liability-associate-job-a20190713-seattle-wa.html


  • 07/28/2019 7:25 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    RECRUITING FOR FALL 2020

    The Department currently plans to hire up to eleven attorneys to begin the Honors Program in the Fall of 2020. The program is recruiting attorneys to work in the SOL National Office and the Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas Regional Offices.

    Applicants must graduate from law school in Spring/Summer 2020 or be finishing a judicial clerkship or fellowship in time to start the Honors Program in September 2020. Selection is highly competitive, and candidates will be considered based on academic achievement, writing skills, law review experience, moot court experience, clinic participation, and extracurricular activities, as well as demonstrated interest in government service, public interest law, or employment law.

    Applications will be accepted through USAJOBS from July 8, 2019 – September 23, 2019. Please click on the following link to access the job announcement and application 

    https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/538796000

  • 07/22/2019 9:07 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    Public Defenders

    King County Department of Public Defense


    The King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) seeks talented, committed, and hard-working advocates with excellent trial, research, and writing skills to join our department. DPD practices in several areas, including felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile defense, family defense (dependency cases), involuntary commitment (mental illness), sex offender commitment, and contempt of court. The department also works to address racial disproportionality in the criminal legal system, the collateral consequences of system involvement, and other structural and/or systemic issues that undermine the rights of our clients and their communities. DPD employs not only attorneys, but also skilled investigators, mitigation specialists, paralegals, and other support staff. Expert services are regularly funded, in keeping with state court rules. Successful applicants will have a passion for public defense, a demonstrated commitment to representing indigent persons, strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills, and an ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.

    DPD is currently seeking eight to 10 attorneys – both career service and term-limited temporary. Those hired will be assigned to work in one of DPD’s offices in Seattle or Kent.

    Closing date: Aug. 12, 2019

    Salary range: $66,069 - $129,640 DOE

    Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

    The successful candidates for this position should possess the following qualifications:

    ·       J.D. from an accredited law school and a minimum of five years of experience providing high level project management and/or program coordination in a legal setting OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

    ·       Demonstrated commitment to advocacy for disadvantaged individuals and/or to issues of economic, social, and racial justice.

    ·       Excellent demonstrated analytical, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

    ·       Ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.

    ·       Admission to Washington State Bar Association or licensing in other states qualifying for a license under Rule 8.

    ·       A valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.

    About the Department of Public Defense

    The Department of Public Defense (DPD) provides legal representation to adults and juveniles who have been charged with a crime and cannot afford an attorney, as well as people facing civil commitment, parents who could lose their children in a dependency petition, and people seeking to vacate a past felony or misdemeanor conviction. DPD works to address racial disproportionality in the criminal legal system, the collateral consequences of justice involvement, and other structural and systemic issues that undermine the rights of the criminally accused. It employs not only attorneys, but also skilled investigators, mitigation specialists, paralegals, and other support staff. 
     
    Expert services are regularly funded, in keeping with state court rules. King County public defense has also been a leader in the development of diversion alternatives to support clients who have entered or are at risk of entering the legal justice system due to drug involvement, mental illness, or other issues.

    TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT KING COUNTY’S CAREERS WEBSITE


  • 07/22/2019 9:04 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a social services coordinator to join an interdisciplinary legal team. As the social services coordinator, you will work closely with NWIRP’s legal staff across the organization, primarily in the coordination of social services available to NWIRP clients. The position will be located in Seattle, Washington. Beginning annual salary is $45,833 with no experience and is higher for relevant experience. For example, if you have 10 years of relevant experience your annual salary would be $58,811; 20 years = $71,277. NWIRP is proud to be a unionized employer and this full time position is covered by NWIRP’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. NWIRP offers a generous benefits package, including 100% of premiums for excellent health, vision and dental plans; 3% employer retirement contributions; disability/life/AD&D coverage; annual leave of 16 paid vacation days, 13 paid holidays, 12 paid health-related days; subsidized transit pass; 12 weeks of paid parenthood leave after 6 months of employment; partially paid sabbatical after 6 years of employment.


    Visit here for all the details.

  • 07/16/2019 2:45 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    McKinley Irvin is looking for an exceptional family law attorney to join us and experience the forefront of family law working in the downtown Portland office of our highly rated firm. Whether you’re just starting out or are a veteran of the profession, excellence is attainable at McKinley Irvin.

    We’re a law firm that does things differently.

    At McKinley Irvin, you practice law; we run the business. If you’re a solo practitioner or part of a small firm, this is an opportunity for you to be part of a highly respected team while receiving all the support you need, so you can focus on your practice and providing outstanding service to your clients.

    Be the attorney you want to be.

    Our attorneys thrive in an energized environment of talented, open, and resourceful colleagues who help each other grow and benefit from each other’s experience. We offer a supportive environment which allows you the flexibility to practice family law and live a well-rounded life. This is a great opportunity for an attorney with a minimum of two years of experience practicing family law who is a member of the Oregon State Bar.

    Interested?

    Read more about what you can expect from us on our website: www.mckinleyirvin.com/careers.

    If you would like to hear more, please send an email or call us to continue the exploration. You can also send a cover letter and resume to Laura Sell, our Law Practice Managing Partner, at careers@mckinleyirvin.com, or reach her at (503) 953-1032. All inquiries will be treated confidentially. McKinley Irvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.