Litigation Legal Assistant
Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is seeking a legal assistant to join our litigation practice and support the downtown Seattle team. OMW is a multi-specialty firm primarily serving Pacific Northwest clients for over 100 years. We take pride in providing exceptional legal services while creating a professional and friendly culture.
This is a self-starter position that requires the ability to work independently but also take direction and work within a team dynamic. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, ability to prioritize and manage deadlines, have strong verbal and written communication skills and be detail oriented.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five years of experience in the following areas:
OMW is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, vendors and clients.
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, life insurance, an employee assistant program and long-term disability. Additionally, this is an opportunity to work with a terrific group of attorneys and staff.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Joseph Drew at jdrew@omwlaw.com
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Full Time Position
The ACLU of Washington seeks an experienced legislative and policy advocate to advance its
civil liberties and civil rights legislative agenda and to ensure effective engagement with
executive branch agencies, local governmental bodies, and our Congressional delegation. The
Legislative Director is a member of the Political Strategies Department and reports to the
Political Director.
OVERVIEW
The ACLU of Washington is a leader among state affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union,the country's premier guardian of liberty. We work in courts, legislatures, and communities to protect and extend American rights to freedom, fairness and equality. The ACLU is both nonprofit and nonpartisan. The ACLU-WA’s staff of 40+ employees and numerous volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly and professional office in downtown Seattle. We are supported by more than 80,000 members, activists, and donors.
The ACLU-WA maximizes its impact through an integrated advocacy approach that aligns and coordinates legislation, litigation, and public education work across the organization with team members from all departments. We seek team members with a strong understanding of racial justice issues and commitment to centering the voices and lived experiences of directly impacted communities in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies.
In close collaboration with allies and directly impacted stakeholders, the ACLU-WA has enjoyed groundbreaking legislative victories across a broad range of civil liberties and civil rights. Some highlights include the Washington Voting Rights Act, establishing marriage equality, Legal Financial Obligation reform to end the criminalization of poverty, voting rights restoration for people convicted of felonies, and defeating legislation that undermines civil liberties and civil rights like DNA collection on arrest and a gang bill that would lead to racial profiling.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, socio-economic circumstance, or record of arrest or conviction.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development of the ACLU-WA’s state legislative goals and the creation of strategies and messaging to advance them in Olympia.
In collaboration with ACLU-WA team members across the organization, develop and implement strategies for working with directly impacted stakeholders, allied organizations, and others to achieve legislative goals.
Review legislative proposals, assess their political viability, and evaluate whether and how the ACLU should engage. Coordinate legal analysis, research, and drafting of legislative proposals with ACLU-WA team members and cooperating attorneys.
Persuasively represent the ACLU-WA’s interests in the state legislative process, and at local levels as appropriate, to lawmakers, executive agencies, and stakeholders.
Support development of a plan to grow ACLU-WA’s lobbying capacity.
Build trusted relationships with lawmakers, agency decision makers, and staff by providing clear, fact-based analysis and resources.
In coordination with other ACLU-WA team members, represent the ACLU to coalition partners and before community, government, and academic groups.
Collaborate across departments to prepare issue briefs, action alerts, and talking points, and explain ACLU legislative positions to local media.
Collaborate with national ACLU staff regarding issues and legislative strategies for advancing the ACLU’s agenda at the federal level.
Supervise ACLU-WA legislative session support staff and contract lobbyist(s), if any. Report regularly to the Political Director.
Contribute to a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional work environment for employees and volunteers.
Attend various ACLU functions and handle other projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
A law degree and substantial knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties.
At least three years of local, state, or federal legislative and/or policy advocacy with a focus on issues of civil rights, civil liberties, or criminal justice.
Excellent leadership skills to develop allies and to facilitate communication and collaboration among them. Demonstrated ability to work with groups and individuals across the political spectrum.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a "quick study" on an array of dynamic issues. Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment both in the office and on the road, to manage several projects simultaneously, and to adjust to frequently changing demands.
A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences.
Understanding of different communication styles in a work environment and ability to adjust to different work styles in order to collaborate internally and outside of the office.
Ability to work overtime and irregular hours, and to attend evening meetings. Must have a current Washington State driver’s license and access to a vehicle; willingness to either make a daily commute to Olympia (65 miles from Seattle) during the two to four month state legislative session or to live in Olympia part-time during session. Periodic travel throughout the state during the year.
A positive, confident, and professional presentation.
This position is “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This job description provides a
general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.
It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include ten paid holidays, three weeks of vacation to start, medical and disability insurance, a retirement plan, and an ORCA card, the regional transportation pass.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, email a letter of application and resume to Jobs@aclu-wa.org and include in the subject line of the email: your last name and Legislative Director. In your letter, please indicate where you learned of the posting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time the job announcement will be removed from our website at www.acluwa.org/careers
The ACLU of Washington comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, Inc. and the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Foundation.
The two corporations share the same overall mission, office space, and employees. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU of Washington.”
Dorsey is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate to join our Seattle office. In this role you will work closely with partners on a wide variety of employment litigation matters, including wage and hour class actions, single plaintiff cases, and advice matters. This is a phenomenal opportunity if you have a proven foundation in employment litigation and are ready to take the next step in your career. Specifically, you will be expected to handle the following types of tasks with little supervision:
- Do legal research and draft research memoranda
- Draft discovery requests and responses to discovery requests
- Draft motions
- Interview witnesses and gather facts
- Perform employment handbook reviews and provide basic employment law advice and counsel
Dorsey’s Labor & Employment group dedicates the majority of its practice to dispute resolution through litigation, arbitration, mediation or negotiation. Whether the dispute is administrative, single plaintiff or class based, we are known for delivering cost effective successful results to employers in wage and hour, discrimination, wrongful termination, trade secret and most other claims brought by employees. We also help employers develop workplace strategies to manage employment-related risk and implement effective policies and procedures to protect valuable assets and trade secrets, support merger and acquisition transactions for buyers and sellers and help companies secure talented foreign nationals through our comprehensive business immigration services. Understanding each client’s business and industry permits Dorsey to find creative solutions to clients’ legal problems quickly and efficiently. Dorsey represents a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 50 companies.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic work environment, competitive salary and excellent benefits. We will encourage you to develop relationships with clients, we will give you opportunities to take on a meaningful role in the litigation and strategy, and you will have latitude to engage in marketing efforts.
We’d love to hear from you if you have the following required qualifications:
- Three to five years of employment litigation experience in a law firm setting
- Excellent analytical and writing skills
- Excellent verbal communication
- Strong academic performance
Washington state bar admission preferred, and California bar admission a plus.
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Energy
- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
- Health Care
- Mining & Natural Resources
- Public-Private Partnerships
Dorsey’s distinguished alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
How to Apply
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5186.
Corporate Counsel at Rover.com
Rover.com is seeking a Corporate Counsel in its Seattle office. This position will provide support across the business with respect to corporate documents, contracts, marketing activities, and regulatory compliance. Our successful candidate will be an attorney licensed in Washington State with significant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and a working knowledge of advertising and consumer protection laws; privacy law experience is a plus. Intellectual curiosity, the desire to tackle new areas of a law and business, and a sense of humor are a must! More details and a link to the application: https://jobs.lever.co/rover/ 0dfc4823-f24a-48cf-b512- e575b06afd6b.
Recruiting Bulletin Number: OGC-18-01
Job Title: Fraud Attorney
Agency: Social Security Administration
Opening Date: July 30, 2018
Closing Date: August 13, 2018
Series & Grade: GS-905-12/13/14
Position Information: Full Time-Excepted Service Permanent
Duty Location: Chicago, Illinois
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens and Nationals (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Job Summary:
Would you like to –
· Represent the Social Security Administration in federal court and prosecute criminal Social Security fraud cases?
· Investigate and prosecute crimes with federal, state and local law enforcement as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney assigned to a United States Attorney’s Office?
· Negotiate plea agreements with defense counsel?
· Conduct jury trials, motion hearings, and sentencing hearings in federal court?
· Present evidence before the grand jury?
Join SSA, One of the Top 15 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
Fraud Attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the Social Security Administration (SSA) face these types of challenges and opportunities each day. Fraud Attorneys have significant responsibility for their own caseloads, but also receive intensive mentoring, training, and support.
OGC is looking for talented and enthusiastic Fraud Attorneys with superior academic qualifications, and excellent research, writing, litigation, and communication skills. If you are ready to make a difference in people’s lives while challenging your mind and developing your career, consider joining our dedicated team of Fraud Attorneys.
Salary: GS-12 $63,600 – $82, 680 (BASE PAY)
GS-12 $81,071 – 105,392 (BASE PLUS LOCALITY PAY)
GS-13 $75,628 - $98,317 (BASE PAY)
GS-13 $96,403 - $125,325 (BASE PLUS LOCALITY PAY)
GS-14 $89,370 - $116,181 (BASE PAY)
GS-14 $113,920 – $148,096 (BASE PLUS LOCALITY PAY)
Promotion Potential: GS-15 (This is not a career-ladder position.)
We will consider individuals for the GS-12, GS-13 or GS-14 level based on qualifications and/or experience. NOTE: This is NOT a career ladder position.
Major Duties:
Fraud Attorneys provide comprehensive legal advice as they investigate criminal violations under Titles 18 and 42 of the United States Code, with the assistance of the Office of the Inspector General and other law enforcement agencies. Fraud Attorneys move Social Security fraud cases through all stages of the criminal judicial process, from indictments, to sentencing.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a law degree from a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicants must be a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Applicants must provide one of the following to show that they are a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
1. An original or copy of a Certificate of Good Standing from the clerk of the highest court (e.g., Supreme Court) of the state having authority over admission to practice law in the jurisdiction where the applicant is admitted; or
2. An original or copy of a Certificate of Good Standing from the State Bar Association of the state/jurisdiction where the applicant is admitted; or
3. A copy of a bar membership card with a valid date that shows a current bar membership.
An example of #1 or #2 would be the certificate of admission an applicant received upon his/her swearing-in ceremony from the clerk of the highest court of the state having authority over admission to practice law in the jurisdiction where admitted, or from the State Bar Association of the state where admitted.
For purposes of applying, we only require proof that an applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Once selected for the position, an applicant must provide proof of an ACTIVE bar membership before he/she can enter on duty. Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the position. You can provide #3 above both as proof of membership in good standing, and as proof of an ACTIVE bar membership.
Applicants MUST meet all eligibility requirements on or before the closing date of the announcement to be considered for the position.
SSA has discretion to determine what grade level and salary may be offered.
Benefits:
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Review our benefits
Please review the Social Security Administration Careers site www.ssa.gov/careers for additional information about the many benefits of a career with Social Security.
Some of the benefits OGC employees enjoy include:
Alternative work schedules, including flexible days and hours.
13 vacation days a year (20 days after 3 years, 26 days after 15 years).
13 days accrued sick leave each year.
10 paid Federal holidays.
Health benefits and life insurance (the Government pays a portion of
the costs).
Cash awards for exemplary work performance.
Pension benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
An optional Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401K), with Government
match of employee contributions up to 5 percent of salary.
An employee credit union.
Employee counseling services.
Fitness/wellness programs.
Child care and elder care services.
Other Information:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is a permanent, excepted service position that is being filled on a full-time basis. Flextime and/or alternate work schedules may be available.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Smoking is not allowed in SSA facilities.
Veterans who are preference-eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service may apply. This includes veterans who were separated a few days before the full 3-year period.
Social Security provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify SSA at ch.il.ogc.recruitment@ssa.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
How To Apply:
Please submit the required documents and information requested below.
Please note that this announcement is open to attorneys who are members of a bar in good standing only.
1. Cover Letter (include the vacancy announcement number)
2. Resumé (the resumé should provide: 1) personal information (full name, mailing address, work and home phone numbers); 2) education; 3) work experience (paid and unpaid, including clerkships/internships). Show job title, including series and grade if Federal employment, detailed duties and accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and ending dates (mm/dd/yy), hours per week, and salary; 4) other qualifications (skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses). Please note that providing the mm/dd/yy for all work experience is critical for evaluating your application. If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.
3. J.D. Law school transcript only (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; Self-Prepared transcripts are NOT acceptable)
4. Proof that you are a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Acceptable forms of proof are:
a. An original or copy of a Certificate of Good Standing from the clerk of the highest court (e.g., Supreme Court) of the state having authority over admission to practice law in the jurisdiction where the applicant is admitted; or
b. An original or copy of a Certificate of Good Standing from the State Bar Association of the state where the applicant is admitted; or
c. A copy of a bar membership card with a valid date that shows a current bar membership.
For purposes of applying, we only require proof that an applicant is a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Once selected for the position, an applicant must provide proof of an ACTIVE bar membership before they can enter on duty. Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the position. You can provide #3 above both as proof of membership in good standing and as proof of ACTIVE bar membership.
5. If applicable, proof of veteran’s preference (DD-214 member 4 copy). This document MUST show character of service. If you are claiming 10-point preference, you MUST also submit with your DD-214 a completed SF-15 along with the required documentation specified on the reverse side of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
6. One current substantive legal writing sample that reflects your own work, no more than 20 pages in length. Your sample must be sanitized or redacted to prevent possible Privacy Act violations. Writing samples will be critiqued based on your ability to analyze a legal problem and clearly and concisely articulate legal rationale.
7. If applicable, all current excepted service employees and former excepted service employees eligible for reinstatement MUST submit a copy of their last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing Excepted Service career, career-conditional, or reinstatement eligibility and showing highest grade held.
Application packages must be sent electronically to ch.il.ogc.recruitment@ssa.gov.
Your application package must be sent electronically to and received in the mailbox no later than 11:59 p.m. CDT, on the day that the announcement closes.
For additional information about this position, please forward your inquiries to ch.il.ogc.recruitment@ssa.gov.
FACSIMILIE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SSA PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PERSONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTAL STATUS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AND CONDUCT NOT ADVERSELY AFFECTING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE.
Miller Nash Graham & Dunn (“MNG&D”) is searching for an experienced real estate attorney to join our real estate practice in Seattle. The successful candidate will be a partner-level attorney with 10+ years of focused experience in complex real estate transactions, such as commercial purchase and sale transactions, commercial leasing and subleasing, and real estate secured loan transactions. Applicants with portable business are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please upload as one PDF: A cover letter and résumé and send by e-mail to MNRecruiting@millernash.com. For record-keeping, please include the ad source in the subject line of your e-mail (e.g. WSBA ad, firm website, etc.).
Due to the retirement of a long tenured incumbent, the City of Bellevue, Washington invites your interest in becoming their next City Attorney.
This is a tremendous opportunity to become part of a high performing organization with a strong executive leadership team that believes in a broader mission and vision for the city that guides the work for the whole organization enabling successful community wide outcomes. In addition to working with the City Council, here you will provide leadership for your department and contribute as a leadership team member in addressing organizational-wide challenges and opportunities for the city.
The new City Attorney will manage all of the services and activities of the City Attorney’s Office, which includes civil advice and litigation, misdemeanor criminal prosecution, risk management, and administration. The mission of the City Attorney’s Office is to protect lives and property and to preserve and enhance the quality of life of the public by delivering effective and high-quality advice, litigation, prosecution and risk management services that further the city’s policies and programs. The City Attorney’s Office has a staff of 27 and a current budget of $18.8 million.
The City of Bellevue fosters an environment of open communication and collaboration, where ideas and feedback are encouraged, supported and valued. The City Attorney will be part of a team committed to providing exceptional service and upholding the public interest. The City Attorney will work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo.
Please note the filing deadline is August 24, 2018.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at: www.peckhamandmckenney.com. Resumes are acknowledged within two business days.Call Bobbi Peckham or Phil McKenney toll-free at (866) 912-1919 for more information.
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.
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Product Liability Associate Attorney - Junior - Job #A20180714 – Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a junior associate 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-attorney-junior-job-a20180714.html
Summary of Duties
The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking resumes from highly motivated and qualified individuals interested in an appointment for the position of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney within our Criminal Division. Duties include prosecution of District Court, Juvenile Court, and/or Superior Court cases, depending on level of qualifications.
Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of law and admission to the Bar of the State of Washington.
Knowledge of traffic and criminal laws of the State of Washington; rules and procedures of juvenile, district and superior courts; techniques of preparation and prosecution of juvenile, misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.
Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems; present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; work harmoniously with law enforcement and court personnel and maintain good public relations.
Other Position Related Information
Contact Person: Christen Peters (360) 786-5540 ext 6256
Additional information can be found here. Closing date is August 1.
