The Administrative Office of the Courts had several new job opportunities posted over the last week. For more information about these positions, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:
Appellate Business Analyst | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 68C
Court Association Coordinator – Board for Judicial Administration | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 68
Staff Attorney - Supreme Court Commissioner's Office | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 74 (Supreme Court)
The regional office of the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in Seattle is one of several regional offices hiring entry-level attorneys. OCR has opened its resume bank for the next week (until June 21, 2024). If you know an attorney who may be interested in working for OCR, please forward them the attached information.
The positions will be filled at the Grade 11 Step 1 level and are remote eligible. To be considered, interested and qualified applicants should submit their resumes and optional cover letters to ocrjobs@ed.gov. Applicants interested in joining the Seattle office should also cc ocr.seattle@ed.gov.
Construction & Design Senior Attorney or Of Counsel (#866)
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Senior Attorney or Of Counsel with at least seven years of construction law/litigation or government contracting experience to join the Construction and Design Practice Group in our Seattle office. Our projects include a wide variety of legal work representing public and private owners, general contractors, and engineers with pre-project planning and risk assessment, contract drafting, claim management and preservation, and litigating disputes. This attorney would help clients resolve complex issues and disputes during all phases of the construction process. Qualified candidates will have: - A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school; - At least seven years of construction law/litigation or government contracting experience; - Washington bar admission; and
- Strong communication and writing skills.
For Seattle applicants, the salary range for this position starts at $250,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area.
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, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related 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.
AAG – 2024 Honors Program (DL: 8/12/24) New!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Bellingham (Open continuous, first review 6/4/24) New!
AAG – Torts Division, Olympia (Open continuous)
AAG – Regional Services Division, Bellingham (Open continuous)
AAG – Torts Division, Seattle/Olympia/Tacoma/Spokane (Open continuous)
AAG – Regional Services Division, Wenatchee (Open continuous)
AAG – Complex Litigation Division (Open continuous)
AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima (Open continuous)
AAG – Labor & Personnel Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)
AAG – Regional Services Division Kennewick (Open continuous)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Behavioral Health Section, Olympia (Open continuous)
Salaries for the AAG positions listed above are set between $74,520 – 139,572 annually. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.
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.
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.
Section Chief – Labor & Personnel Division, Tumwater (DL: 4/29/24) Closing soon!
AAG – Spokane Division’s Social & Health Services Section (DL: 4/30/24) Closing soon!
AAG – Torts Division, Seattle (DL: 5/5/24) New!
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Behavioral Health Section, Seattle (DL: 5/6/24) New!
AAG – Children, Youth, and Families Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)
AAG – Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Olympia & Seattle (Open continuous)
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.
FILLED
Dorsey & Whitney LLP - Temporary Business Immigration Staff Attorney (#859)
Dorsey is seeking a temporary Business Immigration Staff Attorney with 5+ years of employment-based immigration experience to join our Minneapolis or Seattle offices. The attorney hired will assist with the preparation and review of non-immigrant and immigrant visa filings, including all types of nonimmigrant work visa petitions and applications, PERM labor certification applications, EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 Applications, I-9 and e-Verify advice. Dorsey’s immigration attorneys also support and train clients in immigration program management and compliance, and supervise the work of paralegal staff in recordkeeping and document preparation.
The following qualifications are required:
- 5+ years of high volume employment-based immigration practice experience, covering the above mentioned areas of business immigration law
- JD and Minnesota or Washington bar admission, or the ability to be admitted to the Minnesota or Washington bar
- Excellent English writing skills
- Ability to manage substantial case load
- Ability to supervise paralegals
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills
- Flexibility to meet the demands of our clients
- Excellent team player
- Strong academic background
For Seattle applicants only, the salary range for this position starts at $85,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area.
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender has an immediate opening for a full-time lateral or contract attorney to work with our Toxic Torts team. SGB seeks candidates with at least 3 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 skills, who can work up complex cases through all phases of discovery. The applicant must be a strong writer and have experience with appeals, summary judgment motions, or other complex motions. Trial and other courtroom experience is preferred. The applicant must be licensed in Washington or be able to become licensed in Washington within 6 months. SGB works primarily on contingency, so, while the position is full-time, there are no billable-hour requirements.
Pay & Benefits
Salary range of $115,000 – $145,000, depending on experience
Annual performance-based bonus
401(k) retirement plan, match, and profit-sharing
Medical, dental, vision benefits
Paid sick and vacation leave
Sabbatical program
Life insurance
Personal education and training budget
Parking/transit allowance
No billable-hour requirement
Location & Schedule
SGB’s main office is in downtown Seattle on the 34th floor of the new Rainier Square Building at 401 Union Street. The attorney will work three days a week in the downtown office, with an otherwise flexible schedule, depending on the firm’s needs.
About SGB
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender is a small law firm, founded over 50 years ago on the principle that ordinary people deserve first-rate lawyers when fighting against powerful interests. The firm is a leader in the areas of personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, civil rights, crime victim representation, and class actions targeting wage theft and consumer abuse. At SGB, we understand that our success is a testament to the hard work of our employees and our steadfast commitment to civil justice.
Inclusion
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender 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 gross@sgb-law.com no later than May 24, 2024. We will begin to review all resumes on May 25, 2024 and will notify you if you have been selected for an interview.
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of Combatting Injustice • Strengthening Communities • Protecting Human Dignity. NJP secures justice for people in or near poverty through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities through legal representation, community partnerships, education, and other advocacy.
We are seeking candidates for openings in the following roles:
Details about each job opportunity can be found here: https://nwjustice.org/careers
The Administrative Office of the Courts has several new job opportunities posted this week. For more information about these positions, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:
Contracts Specialist | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 64
Senior Web Developer | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 72
System Support Analyst (Supreme Court) | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 68
Administrative Secretary | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 44 (repost)
Applications & Operations Manager | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 80
Business Analyst - (Special Projects) | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 68C
AAG – Criminal Justice Division, Seattle/Spokane (DL: 4/11/24) Closing soon!
AAG – Tacoma Division’s Torts Section (DL: 4/15/24) New!
AAG – Tacoma Division’s Labor & Industries Section (DL: 4/15/24) New!
Division Chief – Torts Division (DL: 4/17/24)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, CMR Section, Tumwater (DL: 4/18/24) New!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Wenatchee (Open continuous, first review 4/19/24) New!
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Seattle (Open continuous)
Salaries for the AAG positions listed above are set between $74,520 – 139,572 annually. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. Salary for the Division Chief position is set between $155,000 - 160,000 annually.
