Position Location: Seattle, WA
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About Stoel Rives and the Environment, Land Use, and Natural Resources Practice Expanding our energy and natural resources expertise is one of Stoel Rives’ priorities in its strategic plan, and our nationally recognized Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources practice is a key source of our strength. We represent major businesses in the fisheries, forest products, mining, oil & gas, and renewable energy industries. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to build and maintain strong relationships with agency officials and industry associations and you will have the opportunity to work on interesting, long-term projects with established clients.
If you are interested in working with a group of collaborative, hard-working, and dedicated lawyers and staff, this is the place for you.
Role Overview Stoel Rives’ Seattle Office is seeking an Environmental Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join the environmental section of its Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources practice. All candidates should have experience in matters involving state and federal cleanup of contaminated sites, with a focus on Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and state analogs. The ideal candidate will enjoy complex legal and factual analysis requiring problem solving and critical thinking. This attorney will support our clients to meet their everyday environmental law-related needs, including: compliance (e.g., chemical reporting, stormwater management, and waste characterization and disposal), cleanup work, responding to government information requests, investigations and enforcement actions, and citizen suit /toxic tort defense. This attorney will also advise clients on the environmental aspects of real estate and corporate transactions including identifying and allocating environmental risks, negotiating and drafting environmental provisions of transaction documents, and obtaining and reviewing environmental site assessments and other diligence materials. All our attorneys gain exceptional first-hand experience on sophisticated legal matters through their work with senior lawyers and clients involving a variety of complex and cutting-edge issues pertaining to natural resources, wildlife, and environmental laws. Skills Needed to Be Effective in This Role We pride ourselves in forming diverse teams with a wide array of interpersonal and professional attributes. We don’t expect any one person to embody all of these skills, but the list below describes our ideal team player. If you have many of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply. • Environmental compliance experience and interest as described in the “Role Overview” section; • Excellent written and oral communication skills; • Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance; • Strong intellectual curiosity; • Self-motivation; • A commitment to client service and team success; • JD from an accredited university; • Community engagement; and • Active membership in or commitment to applying for the Washington State bar. Stoel Rives: Part of Our Team A broader question you may have is, “How will this position enhance my legal skills and career trajectory?” At Stoel Rives, we offer a unique lateral integration program and core competency model that are designed to provide a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques our lawyers need to succeed and progress at the firm. We also established a New Lawyer Integration Program that has deepened our relationships and connections with our new lawyers, while providing them with the mentoring, resources, and information necessary for success. How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits, and More! The pay range for this position is $245,000+; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This salary range is based on market location. In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings. For example, our benefits offerings include paid family & medical leave (and an on/off-ramp program for expecting parents), unlimited PTO, a flexible schedule program, remote work options, and a sabbatical program for eligible attorneys. We also offer competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA, and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options. We also provide a generous firm-contributed health savings account and a pre-tax transportation/parking plan. To help meet billable hour expectations, we also allow up to 50 hours of billable credit for diversity, equity, and inclusion-related activities, as well as an additional up to 50 hours for pro bono activities. We are also proud participants of the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our employees is paramount to the success of the firm. In addition, the firm’s Culture Committee supports the firm’s mission, vision, and values in bringing together spectacular client service and job satisfaction. What We Are Doing to Ensure A Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Environment Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting and retaining lawyers with different backgrounds and life experiences. This makes us better and happier as people, as an organization, and as legal advisers. We are proud to offer many engagement opportunities including a firmwide DE&I Committee, Associates Committee, Pro Bono Committee, Affinity Groups, and Parenting Circle.
We proudly partner with Diversity Lab to implement innovative programs to advance Stoel Rives’ DE&I goals, including the aggressive metrics-based goals we’ve adopted as one of five founding Move the Needle Fund firms. Our efforts with Diversity Lab include certification under the Mansfield Rule, to boost the representation of diverse lawyers in our firm’s leadership by broadening the pool of candidates considered for opportunities.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP seeks a tax associate with three to five years of experience to join the Tax, Trusts & Estates group in our Minneapolis or Seattle offices. This associate will work on a wide range of transactional tax matters including structuring and forming business and investment entities, advising on tax issues in domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, restructurings, and equity and debt securities offerings, and advising on renewable energy projects including development, tax equity financing, purchase and sale transactions.
The following qualifications are required:
- JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Strong academic performance
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Minnesota or Washington bar admission or the ability to become admitted in Minnesota or Washington
Three to five years of experience as a transactional tax attorney is preferred.
For Seattle applicants only, the salary range for this position is $205,000 - $260,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing a lower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more!
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.
You 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.
Dorsey participates in E-Verify.
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
- Development and Infrastructure
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
- Healthcare
- Technology
Among Dorsey’s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota’s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. 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:
- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
How to ApplyDorsey 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. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.
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 a workplace that is diverse, respectful, inclusive, anti-racist and composed of the best legal talent available. You can review the AGO’s Mission, Vision, Values and Anti-Racist Commitment on our website. 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 opportunities.
For information about the AGO, visit www.atg.wa.gov. Click on the links below to access full position descriptions and qualifications for each of these opportunities, visit the state's centralized recruitment site at www.careers.wa.gov. We encourage registration to our attorney e-mail subscription service.
AAG – Labor & Personnel Division, Tumwater (DL: 2/11/24) Closing soon!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Bellingham (DL: 2/20/24)
AAG – University of Washington Division, Seattle (DL: 2/20/24)
AAG – Consumer Protection Division, Seattle (DL: 2/20/24) New!
AAG – Tacoma Division’s Labor & Industries Division (DL: 2/22/24) New!
Team Leader – Children, Youth, and Families Division, Tumwater (DL: 2/25/24) New!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima (Open continuous, first review 2/20/24) New!
AAG – Regional Services Division Kennewick (Open continuous, first review 2/20/24) New!
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Seattle (Open continuous)
AAG – Labor & Personnel Division, Olympia (Open continuous)
AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima or Wenatchee (Open continuous)
AAG – Tacoma Division’s Social & Health Services Section (Open continuous)
AAG – Corrections Division’s Civil Rights Unit, Olympia (Open continuous)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Behavioral Health Section, Olympia (Open continuous)
Law Clerk Openings
2024 Spring Recruitment Program – Summer Clerkships (DL: 2/14/24)
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Salaries for the AAG positions listed above are set between $74,520 – 139,572 annually. Salary for the Managing AAG positions listed above is set between $78,240 – 146,556. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. Hourly salary for second-year law students is set at $24.00. Hourly salary for first-year law students is set at $23.00.
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:
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 the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. 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.
Who We Are: The Washington Defender Association (WDA) is the voice of the public defense community in Washington State. We provide support for zealous and high-quality legal representation by advocating for change, educating defenders, and collaborating with other justice system stakeholders and the broader community. We aspire to participate in movements for durable transformational change within ourselves, our organization, our communities and the criminal and civil legal systems within which we live and work. Our core values reflect our goals towards becoming an organization that meaningfully and tangibly integrates an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework into all aspects of our work. Although we contend daily with the realities that impede our progress, we remain dedicated to building a collaborative, learning-based culture of resilience, inclusion, transparency, and accountability.
Our Work: In 1983, WDA was created to support public defenders across Washington State through training and technical assistance. Our initial focus was on training and the development of standards for public defense. Over time, WDA has expanded to include our Immigration Project, Incarcerated Parents Project, the Redemption Project, misdemeanor case support, and felony case support. We also advocate at the local, state, and national levels on policy issues that relate to public defense. We serve over 1600+ members who are public defenders, investigators and other legal workers representing people facing the consequences of criminal legal system involvement. We are a small but mighty team guided by the belief that everyone belongs in the circle of human concern. We are dedicated to dismantling the barriers to belonging that burden all who are entangled in Washington State’s public defense system.
Who You Are: WDA seeks an experienced attorney to join our team as a Misdemeanor Resource Attorney. Our resource attorneys provide technical assistance and training to public defenders and criminal defense attorneys across Washington State. We seek someone with the following qualifications:
The Job: WDA staff currently work remotely and/or in our in our downtown Seattle office, with the expectation that specified work meeting and events are attended in person.
Responsibilities include:
Compensation: The salary range is $75,000 – $100,000 a year, depending on experience.
Benefits: Excellent health insurance coverage, FSA program for medical, child care and transportation, SIMPLE IRA plan, and generous vacation policy. This position qualifies for public loan service forgiveness.
How to Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a 5-10 page writing sample in PDF format to Erin Stewart at wda@defensenet.org. Please make “Misdemeanor Resource Attorney” your subject line. We will accept applications on a rolling basis, but plan to start offering interviews the last week of February. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the above email or call (206) 623-4321.
WDA is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, social class, indigenous group membership, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a differently abled person or other applicable characteristics.
This position is a full-time, in-house consulting attorney position. MRSC’s legal consultants provide general guidance and training to local government staff and officials throughout Washington State on a wide range of issues, including the Public Records Act, Open Public Meetings Act, roles and responsibilities of elected and appointed officials, ethics and conflict of interest, personnel, legality of use of public funds, land use, and procurement and public works. The Legal Consultant is part of our 7-member legal team and reports to the Managing Attorney.
This position offers the opportunity to assist local governments in addressing a diverse array of legal issues. While being able to handle a broad range of municipal law topics, the candidate should also enjoy cultivating a deeper expertise in a specific area of law currently presenting challenges for local governments. Candidates with experience as local government legal counsel in Washington State are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be members in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.
This position has the option of up to 100% remote work from a home office within Washington State with the exception of occasional travel for quarterly all-staff meetings & team-building events in the Seattle-Tacoma region and in-person training presentations within Washington State.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Consult on legal questions from elected officials and staff from cities, counties, and special purpose districts throughout Washington State.
Regularly create content for MRSC’s website, publications, and other resources.
Write short blog posts about pertinent legal topics every 6-7 weeks.
Conduct trainings for and give presentations to attorneys, elected officials, and local government staff on various municipal law issues.
Work on special projects as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience providing direct legal counsel to cities, counties, and/or special purpose districts in Washington State. Applicants without direct legal counsel experience will be considered if they have outstanding qualifications.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complicated legal concepts to elected officials and non-attorneys.
Motivation to actively identify and tackle challenges through proactive research and problem-solving.
Excellent customer service skills; enjoys working with a wide variety of local government employees and elected officials.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. The salary range is $103,900 to $146,500 with the starting salary up to the mid-point of the range depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to a rewarding work environment, MRSC offers excellent benefits including:
Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) retirement savings plan with an MRSC contribution of 7.5% of gross earnings
100% Medical premium for enrolled employees, 50% for spouse/domestic partner, and 80% for qualified dependents
100% Dental and vision premium for enrolled employees and dependents
Optional flexible spending account
ORCA Card transit pass
Learning and development support
Paid vacation and sick leave
11 paid state holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Wellness program incentive
Home internet reimbursement ($25 per month)
$600 Home office setup allowance
ABOUT MRSC. MRSC is a private nonprofit organization devoted to empowering local governments in Washington State to better serve their communities. We support effective local government through trusted consultation, research, training, and collaboration. We have an outstanding reputation for providing reliable, non-partisan, trustworthy advice and information. We answer questions, collaborate with partner organizations, convene stakeholders, and disseminate information on featured practices and emerging issues. Learn more at mrsc.org.
MRSC’s TEAM. Our 28-person team includes attorneys, policy and finance experts, professionals with experience in local government planning and contracting/procurement, communications specialists, program and accounting administrators, and information technology staff. We work in a team-oriented, collaborative basis. MRSC’s Guiding Values and Principles.
INCLUSION. Our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, caste, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
TO APPLY. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Flannary Collins, Managing Attorney, fcollins@mrsc.org. This position is open until filled. To be considered for the first review, submit application materials by February 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM.
MRSC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Jon Rose, Finance and Administration Manager at jrose@mrsc.org or 206-625-1300 x123.
Commercial Corporate Counsel
Costco Wholesale Corporation, Issaquah, WA
Description of position: Costco Wholesale is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to join the legal team at its corporate headquarters in Issaquah, Washington. Costco is one of the world’s top retailers, with over 128 million cardholders and 870 warehouses in 14 countries, and continues to expand globally. The Commercial Corporate Counsel will handle a broad range of business and commercial matters, providing legal advice and counsel to a variety of Costco departments and business units globally. This attorney will supervise outside counsel and other advisors on a variety of non-litigation matters. The candidate must be comfortable operating in a team environment with confidence in his or her judgments and demonstrate an ability to communicate with all levels in the company in a concise and effective way. This position is an “in the office” (not remote work) position.
Responsibilities:
● Support Costco’s domestic and international businesses, including Costco Travel and Traffic/Depot departments, by identifying and addressing legal, contractual, and regulatory issues.
● Manage trade sanction and anti-bribery compliance globally.
● Draft and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial contracts and manage the lifecycle of the transactions, including attention to compliance matters.
● Advise business leaders with respect to legal issues and risk management concerning the development and implementation of business strategy.
● Identify opportunities for and offer or monitor localized training globally on various legal, regulatory, and compliance topics.
● For all substantive areas of responsibility, track and interpret existing and emerging regulations; advise on regulatory changes and enforcement trends; support the continuous improvement and updating of form agreements, legal processes and
compliance practices; facilitate the deployment and adoption of Costco’s enterprise contract lifecycle management system throughout the organization; and collaborate with outside counsel, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
● Perform special projects and other functions as directed.
● Monitor, manage, and review work and expenditures by outside counsel to ensure quality, value, and efficacy of legal services.
Qualifications:
● Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
● Admission in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state, and eligible to practice as in-house counsel in the State of Washington.
● At least six years of general corporate and transactional experience acquired in a law firm, with some in-house experience preferred.
● Experience with compliance with laws governing retail operations and regulatory matters. Understanding of and experience with laws impacting international markets where Costco operates a plus.
● Experience with contract lifecycle management systems preferred but not essential.● Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical, business-oriented advice.
● Demonstrated ability to independently manage a diverse, complex, and full workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues.
● Exceptional communication, drafting and analytical skills for working with lawyers and non-lawyers, including training experience.
● Experience overseeing outside counsel.
● Professional language proficiency in one or more of the international markets where Costco operates is a plus, but not a requirement.
● Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
● Strong execution and project management skills and ability to develop consensus among stakeholders from across the organization.
Salary and Benefits: The annual base salary range for this position is $135,000 to $185,000, depending upon years of legal experience. In addition to annual base salary, the total compensation package includes an annual grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") and an annual bonus (based on company and individual performance). The combined value of the bonus and the RSUs is expected to exceed the base salary if the RSUs vest at a share price at or above the grant price. Attorneys are also eligible to participate in the executive deferred compensation plan with a matching contribution from Costco, and receive other executive benefits. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits (medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, employee assistance), health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, commuter benefits, short-term and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, and 401(k).
At Costco, you will build a long-lasting career in a renowned culture where the company is committed to taking care of its employees, members, and suppliers. You will be empowered to independently drive results within your areas of responsibility, and you will feel good about what you are helping to build. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume.
Costco Wholesale is an equal-opportunity employer and strives to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are also committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project seeks two temporary, bilingual staff attorneys to work full-time positions in our Tacoma-South Unit (TSU) and Detained Immigrant Advocates unit (DIA) as part of the Tacoma office team. These attorneys will provide direct representation and individual consultations to immigrant community members seeking immigration protections before USCIS. NWIRP attorneys also practice before the immigration courts. Applicants must be able to start the position by February 20, 2024, and are asked to commit to a minimum of 9 months, with a possibility of an extension for an additional 3 months. Note: Spanish fluency, in addition to fluency in English, is strongly preferred, but not required. Salary minimum $80,771 to maximum $143,504, depending on experience. Generous benefits.
Find full details and links to apply to the above and other opportunities on NWIRP's Jobs & Internships webpage.
AAG – Corrections Division’s Civil Rights Unit, Olympia or Spokane (DL: 2/4/24) Closing soon!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Everett (DL: 2/5/24) Closing soon!
AAG – Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Olympia (DL: 2/6/24) Closing soon!
AAG – Criminal Justice Division, Sexually Violent Predator Unit Spokane (DL: 2/8/24)
AAG – Public Counsel Unit, Seattle (DL: 2/8/24) New!
AAG – Labor & Personnel Division, Tumwater (DL: 2/11/24) New!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Bellingham (DL: 2/20/24) New!
AAG – University of Washington Division, Seattle (DL: 2/20/24) New!
Job posting: January 10, 2024
Attorney (Product Liability / Toxic Torts)
Seattle, Washington
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Schroeter Goldmark & Bender has an immediate opening for a full-time lateral or contract attorney to work with our Toxic Torts team. SGB is looking for candidates with at least 8-10 years of experience and a background in one or more of the following practice areas: complex litigation, toxic or mass torts, product liability, and medical malpractice. We are looking for someone with demonstrated litigation and trial skills, who can work up complex cases and see them through trial. In addition to having courtroom experience, the applicant must be a strong writer and have demonstrated experience with appeals, summary judgment motions, or other complex motions. The applicant must be licensed in Washington or be able to become licensed in Washington within 6 months. The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $145,000 DOE, plus discretionary bonus. SGB is a workplace of respect and inclusion; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
To Apply:
Submit your letter of interest, resume, and writing sample via email to the Head of Operations at weintraub@sgb-law.com no later than February 11, 2024. We will begin to review all resumes on February 12, 2024 and will notify you if you have been selected for an interview.