The Seattle Office of Labor Standards would like to share our Enforcement Strategist posting. Those interested can learn more about the position and apply here.

The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced employment law attorneys to fill two positions in our Labor and Employment Section.

 

One position will advise County clients (Executive, King County Council, our office, Superior and District Court) on all aspects of labor and employment law, including but not limited to discrimination issues, workplace investigations and discipline, wage and hour issues, leave issues and COVID-19 vaccination issues. The other position will primarily advise the King County Sheriff’s Office on all aspects of labor and employment law, including those areas identified above, and this position is expected to have a partial physical presence in the Sheriff’s Office. Both attorneys will represent the County in labor arbitrations and in other administrative forums, including the King County Personnel Board and the Washington Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC).

 

For more information and/or to apply, please refer to our recruitment on the King County Careers page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/3468134/civil-employment-attorney

Staff Attorney – Omak, WA

Staff Attorney – Domestic Violence - Seattle

Law Librarian

Staff Attorney – Eviction Prevention Unit - Olympia

Staff Attorney – Eviction Prevention Unit – Tri-Cities

 

Full position here.

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced criminal law attorney to join our team in the Juvenile Division.  

 

Our Juvenile Division is a national model in innovative, effective responses to youthful offending that seeks to hold respondents accountable for their behavior, while affording them the chance to turn their lives around and be positive contributors to our community. In addition to prosecuting criminal cases through the traditional court system, our Juvenile Division has implemented groundbreaking Restorative Justice Initiatives where we seek to improve community safety and better address the interests of victims of crime. To learn more and apply: Job Opportunities | King County Careers (governmentjobs.com)

Kutak Rock LLP’s Spokane office is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of complex commercial litigation and/or employment litigation experience. Experience in intellectual property litigation is beneficial, but not required. This role affords the opportunity to work in Spokane or remotely in a busy litigation practice in the Firm’s expanding regional and national litigation practice. If the candidate is not based in Spokane, the candidate must have the ability to be present in Spokane as needed.

 

The ideal candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, solid academic performance, and the ability to be strategic and analytical. The candidate must be self-motivated with the drive to help shape and expand a growing practice, and have experience analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues in complex litigation, ranging from state and federal court motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and appeals. Prior court room and/or trial experience as well as clerkship experience are preferred.

 

All applicants must be currently admitted in Washington. Please submit a cover letter, transcript, and resume for consideration for this position.

 

Kutak Rock offers a collegial working environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

 

Kutak Rock requires all prospective employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to a state or local exemption procedure, or a reasonable accommodation for a bona fide medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief if accommodation does not cause Kutak Rock an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace and/or to the candidate who requested the accommodation.

 

Kutak Rock LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse working environment and to principles that promote inclusive practices. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, domestic partner status, pregnancy, caregiver status, gender stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, AIDS/HIV status, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other legally protected category. The firm will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants requiring accommodation in the job application process should contact the Human Resources Department at 402-346-6000 or by emailing HRDepartment@KutakRock.com.

CORPORATE ASSOCIATE

Cairncross & Hempelmann (“CH&”) is a full-service law firm in Seattle that advises our diverse client base in business, land use, real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.  Our hallmark culture hinges upon respect, collegiality, and genuine care which extends to all CH& employees, as well as to our clients and their teams. 

We are looking for an associate to join our sophisticated Business Group.  Our Business attorneys bring a wealth of experience and deep relationships with some of the Puget Sound region’s most innovative companies and individuals.  We represent clients with respect to corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, business transactions, intellectual property & technology transactions, security & privacy, employment and tax.

The ideal candidate will have 2 – 6 years of relevant experience in general corporate transactions, M&A, and financing. The candidate should preferably have experience as a junior or midlevel associate with experience drafting complex transactional and commercial agreements, conducting due diligence and managing the due diligence process in M&A transactions, coordinating internal and client teams in all stages of a strategic transaction, and drafting and negotiating equity financing and convertible debt securities documents. Superior academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and current WSBA membership (or membership in another state bar plus the ability to pursue WSBA membership) are required.  

Our firm recently renewed our commitment to racial equality and social justice and implemented the CH& Racial Equality & Social Justice Plan that invites all attorneys and staff to engage, take action, and continue to broaden diversity and awareness in our communities.  The CH& Diversity Team was started in 2004 and drives the firm’s initiatives and action.  For more information, go to Diversity | Cairncross & Hempelmann. 

We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, friendly people and a wonderful working environment.  Check us out at www.cairncross.com.  EOE.  Send cover letter, resume, law school transcript, references, a list of transactions you’ve worked on with a detailed description of your role in each transaction, and a writing sample (e.g., an appropriately redacted transaction document with your redlined changes and an explanation of your changes, or a document on which you were the primary author) to:

 

Ren Lis

Human Resources Manager

 Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.

 524 Second Avenue, Suite 500

 Seattle, WA  98104-2323

careers@cairncross.com

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 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 opportunities.

 

For information about the AGO, visit www.atg.wa.gov. Click on the links above 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 – Tacoma Division’s Social & Health Services Section (DL: 3/27/22)

AAG – Civil Rights Division, Seattle  (DL: 4/3/22)

Division Chief – Washington State University Division, Pullman  (DL: 4/6/22) New!

AAG – Labor and Industries Division, Tumwater (DL: 4/10/22)  New!

AAG – Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Seattle (DL: 4/18/22)

AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima (Open continuous)

AAG – Spokane Division’s Torts Section (Open continuous)

Special Counsel (AAG) – Antitrust Division, Seattle (Open continuous)

AAG – Spokane Division’s Social & Health Services Section (Open continuous)

AAG – Social and Health Services Division, Olympia – Mental Health Section (Open continuous)

 

New Posting - Details here

Appellate Law Attorney

 

Tax Principal

 

Tax & Benefits Principal

 

ESOP Attorney

 

Corporate Associate – General Corporate and M&A