Antitrust Associate Attorney – Midlevel

Antitrust & Unfair Competition Litigation

Job #A20190301 – Seattle, Washington

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Antitrust, Consumer Protection & Unfair Competition group in the Seattle office. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, a J.D. from a top-tier law school, and 3-6 years of antitrust litigation and/or antitrust counseling experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm or at the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission. Strong oral and written communication skills are required. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus. To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample. Principals only.

Apply Here: https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/antitrust-litigation-associate-attorney-midlevel-job-a20190301-seattle-wa.html

King County Superior Court is accepting applications for the position of Commissioner Pro-Tempore through April 1, 2019.  Apply online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs 

OPENING DATE/TIME: 03/08/19 12:00 AM (GMT -8:00)

CLOSING DATE/TIME: 04/01/19 11:59 PM (GMT -8:00)

SALARY: $90.08 - $90.08 Hourly

LOCATION: Multiple locations in King County

JOB TYPE: Short Term Temporary, Part Time, Std Wkly Hrs Vary DEPARTMENT: KCSC - Superior Court

JOB NUMBER: 2019-09298

SUMMARY: In accordance with RCW 2.24.040(1), RCW 13.04.021, and RCW 26.12.060, Pro-Tempore Dependency/FTC/ARY/CHINS and Truancy Commissioners' duties include presiding over matters pertaining to Dependency and Termination when a sitting judicial officer is unavailable. Successful applicants for these positions will be placed on a list maintained by the Court, and may be called to duty if needed, per King County Superior Court Local Court Management Rule 8. ProTempore Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the court. Who May Apply: This position is open to attorneys licensed to practice in Washington State. Current Pro-Tempore Commissioners who wish to be reappointed must re-apply. 

Kutak Rock LLP’s Spokane office is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience. An associate in the Spokane litigation department will work with partners, associates and clients in a busy litigation practice in both federal and state courts, and will be actively involved in the firm’s expanding regional and national litigation practice.

The successful candidate must have strong academic credentials, strong communication and writing skills, be self-motivated with the drive to help shape and expand a growing practice, and have the ability and confidence to work independently. Prior court room and/or trial experience is beneficial. All applicants must be currently admitted in Washington or eligible to apply for admission. Please submit a cover letter and resume for consideration for this position.

Kutak Rock offers a collegial working environment with a competitive benefits package.

Youth Policy Counsel

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

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking to hire an inaugural Fellow for its newly renamed Center for Law, Commerce, and Ethics, formerly known as the Commercial Law Center. The position is a 9-month, terminal visiting position beginning August 20, 2019 and ending May 8, 2020. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree from a ABA-accredited law school; excellent academic record; and superior recommendations.

To apply or view the complete position description, please visit the following link: www.gonzaga.edu/jobs. Applicants must complete an online application. For inquiries, contact Appointments Chair, Assoc. Dean Kim H. Pearson, pearsonk@gonzaga.edu, Gonzaga Law, 721 N. Cincinnati Street, Spokane WA 99220. The position closes for application on March 15, 2019, midnight, PST. For priority consideration, please apply by March 10, 2019. For assistance with your online application, call (509) 313-5996.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.

Helsell Fetterman is seeking an experienced probate paralegal to join a very busy probate and trust administration practice. This person would be part of a two-person paralegal team handling probate and trust administration.  They should be able to communicate well, review and analyze will and trust provisions, work directly with clients, determine title of assets, prepare and file estate taxes, etc. Will include working with high net worth estates.

 Kennewick, WA

Our client, a Tri-Cities area law firm, seeks Associate Attorney in Kennewick, Washington with estate planning experience preferred. The lawyer will be client-facing helping seniors with estate matters. Care and compassion are needed to be successful in this role.

The estate planning law firm offers a progressive and entrepreneurial environment, training, competitive salary package plus health benefits, dental, vision, PTO, and Retirement plan.

Requirements - Associate Attorney - Estate Planning:

Washington State Bar license.

2-7 years of attorney experience (will train the motivated candidate).

Care, compassion and empathy for helping others, especially the elderly.

Excellent legal ability and writing skills.

Superior technical skills, as well as exemplary people skills and communication abilities to meet with clients.

Compensation and Benefits - Associate Attorney - Estate Planning:

Attractive base salary

Bonus Incentives

Medical benefits

Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Living in the Kennewick Tri-Cities Area - Associate Attorney:

Kiplinger rated the Tri-Cities among the Top 10 best places to raise a family, and CNN/Money ranked the Tri-Cities one of the top 10 best bets for gains in housing value, due to its relatively stable economic conditions since the early 2000s. There are about 225 clear, sunny days per year. Fifteen minutes is a long commute, and "rush hour" is non-existent (although traffic is a bit heavy for about 10 or 20 minutes. The area has ten golf courses that are open nearly year-around. The Tri-cities is linked by a system of 67 miles of paved pedestrian and bike trails that run through the various cities and along the rivers. Located at the confluence of the Snake, Yakima and Columbia rivers, there are ample opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. The Tri-Cities is home to seven river front parks and numerous other parks and playgrounds.

Apply:

Thank you for considering this opportunity for an Associate Attorney in estate planning law in Kennewick. We hope to receive your resume. All inquiries held in complete confidence. Sent resume to mb@monzingo.legal or call 239-770-8823.

Job Title

Real Property Attorney

Closing Date

Tues. 03/05/19

Salary

$4,059.19 - $5,121.62 Biweekly

$105,539.00 - $133,162.00 Annually

Job Type

Regular, Full time, 40 hrs/week

Location

King County Courthouse - 516 3rd Ave, Seattle, Washington

Department

PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced real property attorney to join its Civil Division.

The Civil Division is the in-house law firm for County government. This position offers a full benefits package (see attached) and a good work/life balance.

This position is in the Transportation and Real Property Section. This Section represents Metro Transit, the Roads Services Division, the King County International Airport, and the Marine Division. The Section also represents a variety of County agencies on real estate related matters including the acquisition, development, leasing and sale of real estate, and the acquisition of conservation easements, open space lands and trails. In addition, the Section provides general client advising on a variety of topics, such as municipal, environmental, and constitutional law issues.

The practice will primarily involve client advising and transactional work to include real estate purchases and sales, leasing, easements and licenses. The practice will also require handling other matters for our County clients such as litigation arising from the activities of our clients.

Applicants should be prepared to assume immediate responsibility for a fast-paced practice and demonstrate a strong potential for growth. We are looking for applicants with excellent legal research, analytical and writing ability and strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Applicants should be able to thoroughly understand and analyze complex legal issues while also being able to work with clients, colleagues and others to find practical solutions to complicated legal problems.

We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to Equity and Social Justice work and we require our lawyers and staff to continually develop their own cultural competence.

Those who apply should have at least five years of relevant legal experience.

Must be a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar.

Must submit to a Criminal History Background check to include fingerprinting.

Application Materials: Please email a resume, cover letter, short writing sample and answers to the attached supplemental questions to stephanie.sato@kingcounty.gov

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1110830974/

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.

Attorney Team Leader - Labor and Industries Division in Seattle (DL: 2/10/19)

Attorney Team Leader for the SVP Unit of the Criminal Justice Division in Seattle (DL: 2/18/19)

Client Advice Attorney for the Criminal Justice Division in Seattle (DL: 2/18/19)

Prosecuting Attorney for the Criminal Justice Division in Seattle (DL: 2/18/19)

Trial Attorney for the SVP Unit of the Criminal Justice Division in Seattle (DL: 2/18/19)

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

Closes Feb 19 -2019

Position Description

The City of Seattle is a leader on wage, labor and workforce practices that enhance equity address wage gaps and create a fair and healthy economy for workers, businesses and residents. The mission of the Office of Labor Standards (OLS) is to advance labor standards through thoughtful community and business engagement, strategic enforcement and innovative policy development, with a commitment to race and social justice.

OLS seeks to improve workers' lives through development and implementation of laws that advance a fair and equitable workplace. Currently, our office administers eight labor standards: Paid Sick and Safe Time, Fair Chance Employment, Minimum Wage, Wage Theft, Hotel Employees Health and Safety, Secure Scheduling, Commuter Benefits, and the recently-passed Domestic Workers Ordinance. Seattle is the first place in the country to establish a Domestic Workers Bills of Rights and this ordinance will go into effect in July 2019. This implementation will involve extensive outreach to inform thousands of workers and hiring entities of their rights and obligations. 

We are seeking two strategic, adaptable Policy Analysts to join our highly skilled, innovative team in a fast-paced work environment. These positions will work on projects that further the development and implementation of Seattle's existing and future labor standards. The work focuses on policies that advance economic justice, workplace equity, and worker well-being with a heightened focus on improving the lives of our most vulnerable workers. One position will focus generally on labor policies and the second position will focus primarily on domestic worker policies.  These roles are full-time, exempt positions and will report to the Policy Manager. 

Job Responsibilities

The Policy Analyst plays an important role in promoting workplace equity, protecting the rights of low-wage workers, helping employers comply with labor standards, and advancing race and social justice. This position will work in an independent, self-directed manner with collaboration across the OLS team.

Policy Analysts perform extensive policy and legal research, analysis, and writing; conduct stakeholder engagement; create reports, trainings, and outreach materials; provide compliance assistance; apply race and social justice principles to all levels of work. 

Here's more about what you'll be doing:

• Policy-making. Facilitate and support stakeholder rule-making processes with community and business organizations, employers, and workers. Conduct policy and legal research on leading enforcement and outreach practices as reported by national and local policy organizations, worker and business organizations, and local, state, and federal jurisdictions. Conduct policy and legal analysis of recommendations. Provide recommendations to the Policy Manager and Director. Create presentations, informational materials, and reports on policy recommendations and report on implementation and progress. Regularly engage with other City departments, the Mayor's Office, elected officials, other jurisdictions, and the general public.
• Legislative and rule development. Lead and support efforts to draft legislation, administrative rules, and other written documents that incorporate multiple levels of feedback and review from internal and external stakeholders. Be highly attuned to issues that affect the workplace and policies that can mitigate or eliminate negative impacts on the most vulnerable communities, including people of color and immigrants and refugees.
• Outreach. Support the office's outreach efforts through established and innovative means including but not limited to development of awareness campaigns; creation and leading of trainings; drafting of informational materials; management of limited budgets; and provision of expert-level, compliance assistance.
• OLS Commission/Worker Standards Board. Provide programmatic support for the Labor Standards Advisory Commission and/or the Domestic Workers Standards Board by assisting with administrative needs; coordinating subcommittees and occasional special events; performing research; making presentations on the office's work; and facilitating discussions amongst members.
• Strategic enforcement campaigns. Support the office's efforts to develop innovative approaches to enforcement and outreach that involve cross team collaborations and community partnerships.
• Race and Social Justice.  Apply race and social justice lens to all work and engage in office efforts to eliminate racial disparities and achieve racial equity in City government and broader community.

Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor's degree in the liberal arts or social sciences, or a related field. Law degree (JD) or Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration or other related field is desired. 

You will be successful in this role if you have experience in:

• Two or more years in the research, development and implementation of policies, laws or programs. 
• Project management, especially in producing, tracking and managing multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines. 
• Building collaborative relationships with individuals or groups with conflicting views.
• Collaborating with workers, employers, and community or business organizations.
• Creating and leading trainings and other presentations. 
• Applying race and social justice principals in the workplace or community. 
• Drafting ordinances, rules, or policies.
• Familiarity with government, including experience interacting with elected officials and the public.

You will be prepared to take on this role if you have:

• Strong reasoning and analysis skills to quickly understand, evaluate, and comfortably navigate policies and legal requirements.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Strong MS Outlook, Office, and Excel Skills.
• Facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws, including Seattle's labor standards. 
• Knowledge of the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative. 

Equivalency:  A combination of education, training, or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform this job. Additional Information

This position is classified as a Strategic Advisor I.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered for this position, please submit your complete application, resume, and cover letter at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle no later than 4:00 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
 
Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. 

Questions? Please contact Nicolette Hornbeck at Nicolette.Hornbeck@seattle.gov