U.S. District Judge Lauren King currently has a law clerk position open for a one-year term beginning in August 2026. Preference will be given to applications received by March 23, 2026. The position announcement is attached; it is also available at https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/26-WAW%20Law_Clerk%20rev.pdf.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with at least 5 years of experience to join the Seattle office. In this position, you will be a full-time senior-level associate in the Labor & Employment Group. We work together well. You’ll receive significant, direct client contact – often quickly becoming the client’s first point of contact with the team. Because we work so collaboratively with clients and colleagues in our California offices, experience as an employment lawyer in California is a major plus. This is a very customer-focused role. Many of the team’s customers have time-urgent needs. Many have worked with the team for decades. You will know them personally, know about their businesses, and be a key first point of contact when they need legal help. You’ll have a lot of direct client contact and provide pragmatic, clear legal advice and litigation defense. This is not a hierarchical team. Each member works together to accomplish our client’s legal and business objectives. Every team member will roll up their sleeves to do whatever is necessary get the job done. You’ll be expected to manage the cases and advice issues that arise. You’ll have daily discussions with partners for support, who have high expectations and provide a lot of support. Like all legal positions, this job requires a balance between quick responsiveness and careful attention to detail. Finally, our broad practice covers everything from merger/acquisition support to handling myriad issues across the U.S. Any given day you might go from a call advising on a tricky termination in Alabama, to a non-compete issue in New York, to defending a wage class action in Los Angeles. Examples Of What You’ll Be Working On: • Provide increasingly complex employment law advice and counsel based on experience. • Manage single-plaintiff cases and play a substantial role in managing complex litigation including class actions • Recommend and collaborate with partners on case strategy and tactics • Substantial brief writing • Interview witnesses and prepare fact presentations for litigated matters • Draft discovery requests and responses to discovery requests • Take and defend depositions • Substantial trial work, as required • Proactively maintain workload and caseload; anticipate next steps and implement follow-up procedures. • Manage case dockets, dates and deadlines for client projects and legal filings. • Assist with special projects and cooperate as a team member with co-workers. • Have fun working with great people for amazing clients! Position Requirements: • Licensed to practice in Washington (including Federal courts), and California (at least state courts). • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly responsive and proactive. • Excellent customer service skills. • Ability to work as a team member and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel. Everyone is a customer. • A commitment to diversity and personal practice development. • Ability to think creatively and approach projects and tasks from a continuous-improvement perspective. • Strong knowledge of main Microsoft Office products, in particular Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of Excel is a plus. • Strong attention to detail, proofreading and organizational skills. • Additional minimum requirements per the job description. For Seattle applicants only, the salary range for this position is $275,000 - $315,000. 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 a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.) 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
Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
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 (Seramount) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) How to Apply Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. 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 accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP - IP Litigation Associate (#1022)
Dorsey is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join our Boise, Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, or Seattle office. This attorney will join a team of dedicated associates and partners in Dorsey’s growing IP Litigation Practice Group. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on complex patent, trademark, and other IP litigation matters in federal courts around the United States and possibly before the PTAB or ITC. Specifically, you will handle the following types of tasks for complex litigation matters, primarily patent litigation: - written discovery - invalidity and infringement claim charts and contentions - brief writing - depositions - working with experts - trial preparation - appellate work The following qualifications are required: - Four to six years of IP litigation attorney experience - A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school - The ability to be admitted to the bar in the state of residency - Strong communication and writing skills
For Seattle applicants only, the salary range for this position is $255,000 - $295,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, 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 a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.)
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 Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
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 (Seramount) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
How to Apply Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. 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 accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.
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Dorsey & Whitney LLP - IP Litigation Associate (#1024)
Dorsey is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join our Boise, Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle, or Washington D.C. office. This attorney will join a team of dedicated associates and partners in Dorsey’s growing IP Litigation Practice Group. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on complex patent, trademark, and other IP litigation matters in federal courts around the United States and possibly before the PTAB or ITC. Specifically, you will handle the following types of tasks for complex litigation matters, primarily patent litigation and trademark:
- written discovery
- invalidity and infringement claim charts and contentions
- brief writing
- depositions
- working with experts
- trial preparation
- appellate work
The following qualifications are required:
- Two to four years of IP litigation attorney experience
- A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- The ability to be admitted to the bar in the state of residency
- Strong communication and writing skills
For Seattle applicants only: The salary range for this position is $215,000 - $255,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, 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.
About Dorsey
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
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 (Seramount)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
How to Apply
Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. 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 accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.
Whatcom County Public Defender's Office | Bellingham, WA
The Whatcom County Public Defender's Office is seeking a Deputy Public Defender I to join our team in providing quality legal representation to individuals in need.
Supervisor: Assistant Chief Deputy
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary Range: $7,203 - $10,458 monthly (AFSCME-9, DOQ)
For the full scope of responsibilities and qualifications, please view the complete job description: Deputy I - PD.
Central Washington Justice for Our Neighbors is seeking one or more experienced immigration attorneys for a contract position.
Position: Contract Attorney
Hours: 10-20 per weeks
Type: Remote
Priority Deadline: March 1st, 2026
See the full Request for Proposals at www.cwjfon.org/hiring
The Administrative Office of the Courts had one new job opportunity posted this week. For more information about this position, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:
PROJECT MANAGER | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 75 (repost)
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 – Regional Services Division, Bellingham (DL: 2/11/26)
AAG – Bankruptcy & Collections Unit, Seattle (DL: 2/17/26) New!
MAAG1 – Environmental Protection Division, Seattle (DL: 2/17/26)
AAG – Regional Services Division, Wenatchee (DL: 2/23/26) New!
DSG – Solicitor General’s Office, Olympia or Seattle (DL: 3/2/26) New!
AAG – Revenue & Finance Division, Seattle (Open continuous, first review 2/17/26) New!
Team Leader – Torts Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)
AAG – Torts Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Behavioral Health Section, Tumwater (Open continuous)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)
Law Clerk Opportunities
2026 Spring Recruitment Program – Summer Clerkships (DL: 2/12/26)
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Salaries for the AAG positions listed above are set between $82,212 – 153,996 annually. Salary for the MAAG1/Team Leader positions are set between $86,328 - $161,700 annually. Salary for the law clerk positions are set between $23.00 - $24.00 per hour. The exact amounts are 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 age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained 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.
Stoel Rives is pleased to announce several exceptional career opportunities across multiple practice areas and locations. They are seeking talented legal professionals to join our growing team:
Senior Real Estate Associate
Mid-Level Energy Transactions Associate
Mid-Level Litigation Associate
Senior Intellectual Property Associate
Stoel Rives is a leading law firm serving clients across the western United States and beyond. We are committed to providing exceptional legal services while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that supports professional growth and work-life balance.
Interested candidates should visit - https://www.stoel.com/careers/careers
King County Superior Court is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the part-time position of Attorney – Unified Family Court. This position will have a standard workweek of 21/hrs.
The salary range for this position is $57.85 - $73.52/hr.
For more information about this opportunity and to apply online, please see the link below. A PDF copy of the opportunity is also attached. The posting will accept applications through January 26, 2026.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/5185066/attorney-unified-family-court-part-time
The Administrative Office of the Courts had several new job opportunities posted over the last few weeks. For more information about these positions, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:
Business Analyst – Data Integrity Program | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 68
Financial Services Analyst | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 56
Staff Attorney | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 75
Senior Data Management Specialist (Data Migration Specialist) | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 72
Director/Chief Information Officer | Job Details tab | Career Pages – No Range
CLJ-CMS Business Analyst | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 68
