Experienced Environmental Law Attorneys (Seattle)
Miller Nash Graham & Dunn (“MNG&D”) is seeking environmental law attorneys to join its team in Seattle. Successful candidates will have experience handling matters involving most major environmental statutes including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, NEPA and CERCLA. Both candidates with significant litigation experience and candidates who have significant experience in permitting and compliance with little or no litigation experience are sought. Particularly strong litigation candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong record of litigating citizen suits, toxic torts, cleanup site contribution actions, and/or advocating on behalf of industry trade groups. Candidates with permitting and regulatory experience will be able to demonstrate a strong record of advising clients on state and federal statutes including Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Preference will be given to those with experience working with the aquaculture, petroleum, maritime, mining, and timber industries.
To apply, please upload as one PDF: A cover letter and résumé and send by e-mail to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Director of Recruiting and Professional Development, at 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.).
MNG&D is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking entry-level associates to join our thriving Corporate practice in Fall 2018. This group focuses on securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, emerging companies and venture capital, and general corporate counseling for companies in a broad range of industries and at all stages of development, with a particular focus on companies in technology industries. In particular, this position will work most closely with our Corporate & Securities, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital, and Mergers & Acquisitions groups. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial office environment while working closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters at a national level. Candidates must expect to have their J.D. prior to fall 2018 and may be current 3L law school students. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and references, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong interest in transactional work. To be considered, please apply using the link below and provide your cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/entry-level/job-listings/2018-entry-level-corporate-associate-job-a20171116-seattle-wa.html
King County Superior Court is accepting applications for the list of Family Law Commissioners Pro-Tempore through January 2, 2018.
In accordance with RCW 2.24.040 and RCW 26.12.060, Pro-Tempore Family Law Commissioners’ duties include presiding over matters pertaining to Family Law when a sitting Commissioner 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. Pro Tempore commissioners serve at the pleasure of the court.
Learn more and apply online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. Job number: 2017-07392.
If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with King County Superior Court Human Resources at (206) 477-1536.
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 Assistant Attorney General opportunities.
AAG – Labor & Personnel Division in Tumwater/Olympia (DL: 12/4/17) - The AGO’s Labor and Personnel Division in Olympia has an opening for an attorney interested in practicing labor and employment law, with a mix of litigation and client advice work.
AAG – Bankruptcy & Collections Unit (Revenue Division) in Seattle (DL: 11/30/17) - The AGO’s Bankruptcy and Collections Unit seeks an attorney to work in bankruptcy and collections. The position is located in Seattle.
AAG – Regional Services Division in Bellingham (DL: 12/4/17) - The AGO is seeking an attorney to work in a high volume litigation practice in the AGO's regional Bellingham Office.
AAG – Tacoma Division Torts Section (DL: 11/26/17) - The AGO’s Tacoma Division has an immediate need to fill a managing attorney position: Section Chief of the Torts Section in Tacoma.
AAG – Consumer Protection Division in Seattle (Open until filled, first review 10/16/17) - The Consumer Protection Division is seeking to hire an attorney to develop, file, and litigate consumer protection cases.
For information about any of these opportunity or to receive links to the postings directly via e-mail, please contact Linda Nakamura at Linda.Nakamura@atg.wa.gov.
As Starbucks corporate counsel – Real Estate, you will provide legal support for the U.S. store development team, which oversees the site selection, leasing, and development of Starbucks stores. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting leases, participating in contract negotiations, and providing other legal support necessary for the development, construction, and maintenance of retail stores over their entire life cycle. You will work as part of a team of legal professionals and serve as a key legal and strategic counselor to this critical Starbucks business unit, and will deliver timely, creative, and practical legal advice in a fast-paced business environment.
Leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to:
● Guide – Provide strategic legal counseling to the leaders of the store development business unit, as well as the adjacent businesses and functions that collaborate with and support the business.
● Collaborate – Team with other Law & Corporate Affairs partners to provide cross-functional support for the business, including on matters of regulatory compliance, intellectual property, procurement, distribution, licensing, litigation, and employment law.
● Support – Play a key support role for the Law & Corporate Affairs team that provides legal oversight to this key business unit, including working closely with paralegal and other department staff members.
We’d love to hear from people with:
● 3-9 years of relevant substantive legal experience in a law firm or company legal department
● License to practice law in pertinent jurisdictions
Mid-sized downtown law firm seeks an attorney with at least 5 years of real estate transactional experience. Candidates should have superior academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and commitment to deliver exceptional client service. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a uniquely collegial working environment.
Check us out at www.cairncross.com. EOE.
Email cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to careers@cairncross.com or mail materials to:
Human Resources Manager
Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.
524 Second Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104-2323
Cairncross & Hempelmann, a 40-attorney law firm located in downtown Seattle, is seeking an experienced Director of Business Development and Marketing to strengthen the firm’s business development culture and oversee strategy and execution of the firm’s marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of business development and marketing experience at a law firm or other professional services firm. Key characteristics for success in this position include tenacity and follow-through, interest in collaborating with others, and self-motivation with a proactive, positive demeanor. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a uniquely collegial working environment.
Application instructions are on our website at https://www.cairncross.com/employment-opportunities or mail your resume and cover letter to:
No phone calls, please.
www.cairncross.com
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking an associate attorney to join our Personal Planning Group. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must have three to six years of relevant experience in trust and estate planning. Candidates with a Tax L.L.M. are preferred. To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcripts, and three professional references.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-personal-planning-job-a20171007-seattle-wa.html
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate attorney to join our Personal Planning Group. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates should have up to three years of relevant experience in trust and estate planning. Experience with charitable planning and/or a Tax L.L.M. is preferred. To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcripts, and three professional references.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/junior-associate-attorney-personal-planning-job-a20171006-1.html
Junior Associate Attorney - Product Liability - Job# A20170925 - Seattle, WA
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a junior associate to join its Product Liability practice group. Candidates must have at least one year of experience through either a federal clerkship and/or working on complex litigation matters at an AmLaw 100 law firm. Excellent academic credentials are required. 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/junior-associate-attorney-product-liability-job-a20170925.html
