The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, located in downtown Tacoma, is the largest law firm in the county, employing approximately 213 staff including a large number of deputy prosecutors.  Pierce County, which includes Tacoma, has a population of 813,600 and growing.  The office has three divisions:  the Criminal Division, which is responsible for prosecuting all felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile cases; the Civil Division, which is responsible for providing legal advice to County officials and representing the County's interest in court; and the Family Support Division, which is an integral part of the State child support system.
 
This is a great opportunity to join a collegial team of attorneys and staff committed to public service and quality of life in growing and thriving Pierce County.

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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. 

Assistant Attorney General – Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Olympia OR in Seattle  (DL:  7/23/17)

Assistant Attorney General (Team Leader) – University of Washington Division in Seattle  (DL:  7/26/17)

Assistant Attorney General – Government Compliance & Enforcement Division in Olympia (Advice Section)  (DL:  7/27/17)

Assistant Attorney General – Government Compliance & Enforcement Division in Olympia (Enforcement Section)  (DL:  7/27/17)

Assistant Attorney General – Regional Services Division in Vancouver, WA  (DL:  7/30/17)

Assistant Attorney General – Labor and Industries Division in Seattle  (DL:  7/31/17)

Finally, if you are a third-year law student or a qualified judicial clerk, the Office is currently accepting applications for consideration via its Honors Program  (DL – varies, see posting for details)

Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. It is the recognition, respect, and appreciation of all cultures and backgrounds and the fostering of the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment. The core values of the AGO are served by a strong commitment to the value of diversity and by promoting an inclusive workplace. 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 diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability 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 any information in an alternative format may contact Tracy Robinson at 360-586-7693 or Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 orwww.washingtonrelay.com.

The Seattle office of Garvey Schubert Barer is seeking a Corporate Associate. The successful candidate will have at least 3 – 5 years of experience in all areas of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, public company reporting and compliance, and securities and finance; experience drafting and negotiating corporate governance documents, commercial contracts, and all phases of venture capital, private equity, and merger and acquisition transactions; fluency in Mandarin, preferred; excellent drafting, analytical and organizational skills; exceptional academic credentials, communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at a time; and a license to practice law in Washington State. GSB values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample to CareersSEA@gsblaw.com.

The Chicago office of Perkins Coie is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Federal Tax practice group. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of federal income taxation experience including experience with taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, corporate, partnership and limited liability company formations, and executive compensation.  Experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.  To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume and law school transcript.  Principals only.

Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

For more information about equal employment opportunity, please click here for “EEO Is the Law.” To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please click here. Perkins Coie participates in E-Verify, please view the following links for details in English and Spanish. For information regarding your Right to Work, click here for details in English and Spanish.

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-federal-tax-job-a20170517-chicago-il.html

The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Federal Tax practice group. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of federal income taxation experience including experience with taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, corporate, partnership and limited liability company formations, and executive compensation.  Experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.  To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume and law school transcript.  Principals only.

Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

For more information about equal employment opportunity, please click here for “EEO Is the Law.” To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please click here. Perkins Coie participates in E-Verify, please view the following links for details in English and Spanish. For information regarding your Right to Work, click here for details in English and Spanish.

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-federal-tax-job-a20170516-seattle-wa.html

Associate Position – Restaurant/Food & Beverage Group

http://www.dwt.com/Corporate-Transactional-Attorney--RestaurantFood--Beverage--Mid-to-Sr-Level-Lateral-Lawyers/

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks an exceptional mid- to senior-level associate  attorney with strong corporate finance and transactional skills to work directly with the leaders of its nationally-recognized restaurant and food & beverage industry business transactions practices based out of beautiful Portland, Oregon. The forward-thinking and mission-based groups represent the interests of nationally-known leading emerging and mature companies in significant financing and M&A transactions.  

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in: (i) venture capital and growth equity financings, (ii) private equity and mergers and acquisitions, (iii) managing client relationships and handling the ongoing needs and work flow of a variety of high-growth clients in different stages of development, and (iv) leading deal teams and executing complex transactions. We are seeking a highly capable, driven lawyer with the desire to practice with and enhance an entrepreneurial team.  Candidates must have at least three years of experience, excellent academic credentials, writing skills and references. Experience working on national deals in a large law firm is preferred. DWT’s working atmosphere is fun, fast-paced and collegial, and partnership advancement potential is strong. While the partners leading these industry groups reside in Portland -- a vibrant city with easy commutes and high quality of life -- we will also consider candidates in Seattle and San Francisco.  Moving and bar expenses paid. 

To apply, please upload your cover letter addressed to Kathleen Shaw, Attorney Recruitment Manager; resume; and copy of law school transcript.  It would be very helpful to gauge my success in outreach, if a candidate could indicate, in the cover letter, how s/he heard about the position from your association.

Thank you!

Hiroko

Hiroko Peraza | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Diversity Outreach Recruitment Manager
1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400 | Portland, OR 97201
Tel: (503) 778-5356 | Fax: (503) 778-5299 
Email: hirokoperaza@dwt.com | Website: www.dwt.com

Yakima Staff Attorney

Pasco Senior Attorney

Yakima Senior Attorney

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION 901 5TH AVENUE, SUITE 630 SEATTLE, WA 98164 T/206.624.2184 WWW.ACLU-WA.ORG June 2017 STAFF ATTORNEY 

The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking an attorney with five or more years of litigation experience to build, file, and litigate complex civil actions in state and federal court to protect and preserve civil liberties for all Washingtonians. The ACLU-WA is increasing its level of operations in order to fight Donald Trump’s broad attacks on civil liberties while continuing to vigorously move forward the work of our existing projects—much of which will also be affected by the actions of the Trump Administration: criminal justice reform; the school to prison pipeline; using religion to oppose LGBT rights and reproductive freedom; and privacy, surveillance, and technology. Our goal is not just resistance; it is progress. This attorney position will help us push forward our affirmative agenda as well as engage in fastmoving, defensive battles against Trump administration policies. 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. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration and police brutality, achieving full equality for LGBT people, protecting privacy in the digital age, preserving the right to vote, or ensuring reproductive freedom, the ACLU is willing to take on tough civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. And we’re successful. In the past couple of years in Washington state, we’ve won a lawsuit for a gay couple who was denied service by their local florist, a major victory for Latino voting rights in Yakima, and a ruling that stops the horrific practice of warehousing mentally ill persons in jails without mental health treatment, and much more. The ACLU stands for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin. The ACLU-WA’s staff of 30+ employees and numerous volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly and professional office in downtown Seattle. We are supported by more than 75,000 members, activists, and donors. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The staff attorney will be responsible for investigating, filing, and litigating civil liberties and civil rights cases in both federal and state courts. This includes legal research, investigative work, identifying and signing up named plaintiffs, complaint drafting, discovery and motion practice, and handling trials and appeals. The staff attorney will be responsible for maintaining an active docket of their own cases, typically with assistance from outside cooperating attorneys, as well as helping to supervise and mentor more junior attorneys in the department. The staff attorney will also engage in advocacy short of litigation, coordinate with the various policy-focused attorneys and other staff in the office, provide legal analysis to advance other ACLU policy work, conduct community outreach as needed, and supervise law students and volunteer attorneys. Along with other professional staff members, the staff attorney will represent the ACLU publicly, speaking to the media and others, as assigned. Travel, as well as occasional work on nights and weekends, will be necessary. Along with all employees, the staff attorney is expected to help maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional work environment for employees and volunteers.

 QUALIFICATIONS At least five years of significant civil litigation experience, with at least some demonstrated ability to develop and litigate class actions and/or Section 1983 cases. Applicants with far more than five years of experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Plaintiffs’ side work and/or previous experience in constitutional law litigation is a plus, as is experience supervising other attorneys. Must have ability to file and litigate cases independently and collaboratively; excellent problemsolving skills; ability to juggle multiple on-going projects and exercise good judgment under stressful situations; and ability to affirmatively prosecute civil rights violations. Must also have superior writing, research and verbal skills in presenting both to lawyers and to the non-lawyer public; leadership and organizational skills in order to encourage volunteer lawyers and work cooperatively in coalitions on complicated cases; the ability to take initiative, think strategically, and share responsibility and credit. Must have a commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Must be a member of the Washington State Bar (or willing to take the next bar examination). Page 3 of 3 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. This position is “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary is based on experience, qualifications and the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. Benefits include three weeks of vacation to start, medical and disability insurance, a retirement plan, and an ORCA card. 

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 Staff Attorney. 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.aclu-wa.org/careers. 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, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. 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.”

Labor & Employment Staff Attorney                                

A leader in labor and employment law, Stoel Rives LLP, a full service business law firm, is seeking an experienced Staff Attorney for its Seattle Labor & Employment group. Our Staff Attorneys comprise a key role in our workplace and ability to provide our clients with top-quality, sophisticated legal services. This Staff Attorney role is ideal for an attorney with significant labor and employment experience, who is interested in focusing his or her efforts on client work, in a balanced capacity and without the demands of a partner-track position. The attorney will have the opportunity to provide strategic counseling and litigation services across the full spectrum of labor and employment law and on a variety of issues, including employment advice and counseling, employment litigation, labor relations, occupational safety and health, and wage and hour. Excellent written and oral communication, acute judgment, responsiveness, prioritization, and practical application of legal concepts are required to succeed. Membership in the Washington State Bar is preferred. 

Apply online here: http://webapp.stoel.com/asp/viselfapply/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=9&FilterJobID=131