PARALEGAL/PROJECT COORDINATOR

INNOCENCE PROJECT NORTHWEST, founded in 1997 at the University of Washington School of Law, has an immediate opening for a Paralegal/Project Coordinator to help manage efforts to conduct case investigation, obtain post-conviction DNA testing and litigate prisoner’s claims of innocence. The Paralegal/Project Coordinator will support implementing federal grant initiatives to expand access to DNA testing for eligible prisoners and coordinate IPNW’s case processing and management systems.

Applicants must have 3 or more years’ paralegal, legal assistance, or other relevant experience and possess excellent organization, analytic, research, communication and computer skills. A Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification is preferred, as is experience in a criminal or public interest law setting and fluency in Spanish.

IPNW is committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume as one attachment to ipnw@uw.edu, and please include “Paralegal” in the subject line. Applicants should also review the complete job description and submit requested assessments through this link Paralegal-Project Coordinator at UW Hires.

STAFF ATTORNEY/DNA FELLOW

INNOCENCE PROJECT NORTHWEST, founded in 1997 at the University of Washington School of Law, has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney to serve as our DNA Fellow. This position is funded by a two-year NIJ/Bloodsworth grant and will manage an active caseload of post-conviction DNA cases while working to expand access to DNA testing for eligible prisoners. In addition to litigating post-conviction DNA motions throughout Washington, the fellow will conduct prisoner outreach and help recruit, train and coordinate with our pro bono partners.

Applicants must be admitted or eligible for admission to the Washington State Bar and have experience litigating motions in criminal, innocence or post-conviction matters. Attorneys familiar with Washington’s post-conviction DNA testing laws, forensic science and DNA evidence, as well as those fluent in Spanish are desired.

IPNW is committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume as one attachment to ipnw@uw.edu and include “DNA Fellow” in the subject line. Applicants should also review the complete job description and submit requested assessments through this link Staff Attorney-DNA Fellow at UW Hires.

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. 

 

 

Assistant Attorney General – Ecology Division in Olympia  (Deadline:  2/16/17)

Assistant Attorney General – Spokane Division’s Interdivisional Section  (Deadline:  2/20/17)

Assistant Attorney General – Civil Rights Unit in the Corrections Division in Olympia  (Deadline:  2/22/17)

Assistant Attorney General – Seattle Office (handling Civil Rights, Campaign Finance and Environmental Protection)  (Deadline:  2/28/17)

Assistant Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division in Seattle  (Deadline:  3/6/17)

Assistant Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division in Seattle, 2^nd position  (Deadline:  3/6/17)

 

 

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 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

The Court Administrator coordinates and supervises Court support services on behalf of the elected judges of the District Court Bench. Under broad direction from the Bench, the Administrator provides complex management, direct leadership, and supervision to the internal services and operations of the Court and the District Court's Clerks Office. The incumbent also serves as an advisor to the Bench, and is the liaison between the Bench and all other governmental agencies, including county, state and national. The administrator works at the pleasure of and directly for the Bench. The Bench delegates the power of final administrative decision to the Administrator, except that which is statutorily directed to the Bench. The Administrator is a stand alone classification that operates with latitude for independent action and decisions commensurate with demonstrated ability to effectively implement the goals, decisions and orders of the Judges.  Details here.
 

The ACLU of Washington invites applications for a Police Practices and Immigrant Rights Counsel.  This two-year position will help reduce police use of violence, advance bias-free policing, and improve immigrant safety in the wake of the 2016 election. The position will focus on extending police practices reforms, such as those gained in Seattle, to other WA jurisdictions and promoting policies to protect immigrants who interact with local police and other government agencies. We are seeking a politically savvy attorney who is energetic, strategic, persistent and collaborative in choosing tactics and pursuing change. The position will report to the Deputy Director and will work collaboratively with the entire office.
 
OVERVIEW
 
For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has worked in courts, legislatures, and communities to advance liberty, justice and equality for all.  The ACLU is willing to take on tough cases and causes to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. 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 is one of the ten largest affiliates of the ACLU with more than 50,000 members and activists.  It has a reputation for its impact litigation, robust integrated advocacy, and effective communications to advance freedom, fairness, equality, and justice. Its staff of thirty-plus employees and numerous interns and volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly, and professional office.  We work closely and collaboratively with the nationwide network of ACLU offices and with community groups and leaders throughout the state. Work at the ACLU involves close teamwork, strong attention to detail, excellent communications skills, and a passion for our mission.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
The Police Practices and Immigrant Rights Counsel will be responsible for extending to other jurisdictions the police practices reforms gained in Seattle and promoting policies to protect immigrants who interact with local police and other government agencies.  The work will involve policy advocacy, community outreach, media relations, and litigation.
 
Police reform

• Develop an understanding of Seattle’s police reform process and engage with the City of Seattle and its Community Police Commission to support continued meaningful reforms.
• Develop and execute plans - including policy advocacy, organizing strategies, communications, and litigation - to extend the police practices reforms gained in Seattle to selected WA jurisdictions. 
• Develop collaborative relationships with local and state-wide organizations to advance these efforts.

 
Immigrant safety

• Work closely with immigrant rights groups, faith groups, policy makers and others to develop and to promote policies to protect immigrants who interact with local police and other government agencies.
• Work with attorneys at ACLU-WA and ACLU National, and with other allies in WA to design legal theories to protect immigrants from federal backlash. 
• Develop and litigate cases with cooperating attorneys as appropriate and needed.

 
Other

• Work closely and collaboratively with ACLU-WA and national ACLU staff, volunteer lawyers, other professionals, and interns to assist in projects.
• Provide the media with information, sources, and story ideas to advance understanding of the value of police reform and immigrant safety.
• Travel within the state and work occasionally on nights and weekends.
• Help maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional work environment for employees and volunteers.  Assist in other activities as assigned.

 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
We encourage candidates with varying degrees of experience to apply, including those in senior positions with demonstrated expertise in police practices and/or immigrant rights.  Applicants must have at least three years of experience; those with fewer than five years of experience must have demonstrated success in litigation, public policy advocacy, police practices and/or immigrant rights work.  
 

• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement effective strategies, based on realistic objectives, maintain momentum, and evaluate progress.
• Experience working with immigrant communities, communities of color, or other disenfranchised communities preferred.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to manage one’s own work as well as others, and to assure completion of assignments and projects.
• A track record of successful leadership that includes strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building. Ability and flexibility to work in both service and leadership roles with many diverse players and constituencies.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and speaking skills. An ability to convey difficult civil liberties issues to the general public and to communicate effectively with supporters, opponents, staff, volunteers, and the general public.
• A strong commitment to civil liberties and civil rights.  A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability  and socio-economic circumstance. 
• A willingness and ability to work beyond the normal work day, including evening and weekend meetings and events. 
• Licensed to practice law in Washington or ability to quickly become licensed is required.

 
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 will depend upon experience and qualifications within the ACLU of Washington pay scale. Excellent benefits package includes three weeks paid vacation to start, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching plan, long-term disability insurance, bus pass, and ten paid holidays.
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
 
To apply, email a letter of application, resume and short writing sample to Jobs@aclu-wa.org and include in the subject line of the email:  your last name and Police & Immigration in the subject line.  In your letter, please indicate where you learned of the posting.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 
 
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.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a mid-level associate attorney with a minimum of four years’ experience to join its Consumer Financial Services Practice Group in its New York City OR Seattle office. The group is collegial, fast paced and provides excellent opportunities for professional development and promotion. Experience in financial services, including payment processing, emerging payments and prepaid, mobile payment, and credit card agreements is preferred, but not required. Qualified candidates must have experience with complex technology transactions, general corporate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills are required. Candidates currently licensed to practice law in New York are preferred.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, indicating which office(s) you are applying to, addressed to Bahareh Samanian, Sr. Manager, Attorney Recruiting Initiatives, resume; a deal sheet; and a copy of your law school transcript.

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Davis Wright Tremaine believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is Davis Wright Tremaine's policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee's race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

The Intellectual Property group of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Patent Agent or Associate with more than two years’ experience in patent preparation and prosecution for its San Francisco or Seattle office. The position will require development of a broad IP practice and, while the position will focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the software and electrical arts, it will also include providing support on a wide variety of IP issues. Experience with cloud computing, cybersecurity, and related areas is desirable.

Strong academic credentials, writing skills and references required. Only applicants with a CS or BSEE degree, or equivalent industry or law firm experience, and admitted to practice before the USPTO will be considered.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Kathleen Shaw, Lateral Attorney Recruitment Manager; a resume; school transcript(s); and a writing sample (office action preferred).

Davis Wright Tremaine believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is Davis Wright Tremaine's policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee's race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

The Washington Initiative for Diversity is looking to hire an Executive Director to be responsible for the strategic, marketing, programmatic and financial management of the Washington Initiative for Diversity. Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior-level legal, government or non-profit management; experience working on diversity programming and driving diversity goals and objectives; thorough knowledge and understanding of diversity and inclusion issues in the legal environment; and experience in performance assessments and related tools to collect, measure and evaluate performance. Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000/year, depending on qualifications. This is a part-time position - duties will require, on average, 24 to 30 hours per week as required by the workload. Application Process: This position is open until filled. However, for earliest consideration application materials should be received by February 15, 2017. Submit resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements to: Administrative Office of the Courts, Attention Human Resources - P.O. Box 41170, Olympia, WA 98504-1140 – or email to Employment@courts.wa.gov

Company: Seattle City Light

Job Title: Legal Affairs Advisor

Pay: $44.16 - $66.29 Hourly

Location: Seattle

Job Application Link: https://www.governmentjobs. com/careers/seattle/jobs/ 1624465/legal-affairs-advisor- strategic-advisor-iii-exempt

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. 

 

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Attorney (AAG) - Spokane Division's Interdisciplinary Section  (DL:  1/16/17)

 

Attorney (AAG) - Social and Health Services Division in Olympia  (DL:  1/18/17)

 

Attorney (AAG) - University of Washington Division in Seattle  (DL:  1/19/17)

 

Attorney (AAG) - Transportation & Public Construction Division  (DL:  1/22/17)

 

Attorney (AAG) - Spokane Division's Social and Health Services Section  (DL:  1/22/17)

 

Attorney (AAG) - Torts Division in Tumwater - Employment Team  (DL:  1/26/17)

 

Attorney (AAG) - Torts' Early Resolution Program in Tumwater  (DL:  1/26/17)

 

Attorney (AAG) – Torts Division – 3 positions on the Employment, Social and Health Services and Transportation Teams – in Tumwater  (DL:  1/30/17)

 

 

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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 or www.washingtonrelay.com.