We have had a judicial vacancy for the better part of 2025 that has recently resolved by way of a contested election. As such, we have a new Snohomish County judge starting at Division I before the end of November.

The new judge will have two off-cycle clerkships with a rapidly approaching start date (early December, with the precise date to be negotiated by the judge and successful applicant) and a full case load for the January 2026 term. Accordingly, we are looking for applicants who have already graduated from law school and are available to interview/start within an unusually tight time frame.

The positions have been posted on our court website for a couple of months now, but in the interest of helping our newest appellate judge have the most robust applicant pool possible, I am asking that you share the link/posting within your networks.

Division I Clerkships

Interested applicants should e-mail Evan.Erickson@courts.wa.gov. 

Associate Attorney (2+ Years) – Insurance Defense Litigation

About Us

Reed McClure is a well-established insurance defense firm in downtown Seattle. The firm offers deep experience defending some of the nation’s largest insurance carriers and their insureds in the areas of insurance coverage, bad faith, personal injury, premises liability, automobile liability, construction, HOA, appeals, and contractual disputes.

The firm has never wavered from its core values of providing quality legal services to our clients and making positive contributions to the community that has sustained the firm for over 130 years. That was the tradition held in its small office in Seattle’s Pioneer Square in 1890, and that tradition guides us to this day.

About the Role

Reed McClure is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 2 or more years of civil litigation experience. This position will support senior attorneys in managing a diverse caseload defending (among others) automobile liability, personal injury, and premises liability claims with opportunities to move into insurance coverage, bad faith and extra contractual disputes and other types of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on liability, damages, and insurance coverage issues.
• Taking and defending depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Arguing motions in state and federal courts.
• Attending court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Evaluating claims, providing liability and damages analyses, and preparing case assessments for insurance carriers. 
• Communicating regularly and effectively with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel.
• Preparing cases for trial, including exhibit lists, witness preparation, trial briefs, and jury instructions. 
• Assisting senior attorneys with larger, complex matters as needed.
• Maintaining accurate and prompt timekeeping while meeting annual billable goal of 1,800 hours.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience; insurance defense experience strongly preferred. 
• Proficient research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to stay organized, work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize competing tasks. 
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range of $100,000 - $120,000 annually depending on experience.
• Additional discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses based on performance and hours.
• Fully subsidized employee medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. 
• Hybrid schedule: Attorneys are currently in the office 3 days per week, with attendance required on most Wednesdays. 
• A collegial work environment that values and invests in the long-term success and well-being of our people. 
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with firm contributions.
• Flexible PTO and 10 - 11 paid holidays per year.
• Professional development and CLE support.
• Commuter benefits

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Hunter Rowe, Firm Administrator at hrowe@rmlaw.com. Please note we are currently not accepting submissions from outside recruiting firms. To learn more about the firm and its attorneys, please visit www.rmlaw.com. Reed McClure is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

https://www.rmlaw.com/careers/position-associate-attorney/

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AAG – Tacoma Division’s Labor & Industries Section (DL: 12/4/25) Closing soon!

AAG – Criminal Justice Division’s Sexually Violent Predator Unit, Seattle (DL: 12/8/25)

AAG – Regional Services Division, Vancouver (DL: 12/10/25)

AAG – Gov. Compliance & Enforcement Division, Olympia (DL: 12/14/25)

AAG – Transportation & Public Construction Division, Tumwater (DL: 12/15/25)

AAG – Discovery Division (DL: 12/21/25)

AAG – Tacoma Division’s DCYF Section (DL: 12/30/25) New!

AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Behavioral Health Section, Tumwater (Open continuous, first review 12/15/25) New!

AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)

Section Chief – Bankruptcy & Collections Unit, Seattle (Open continuous)

AAG – Children, Youth, and Families Division’s Juvenile Lit. Section, Tumwater (Open continuous)

AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Seattle (Open continuous)

 

Law Clerk Opportunities

Veteran Law Clerk – Summer 2026 (DL: 1/14/26) New!

2026 Spring Recruitment Program – Summer Clerkships (DL: 2/12/26) New!

Mid-Level Project Finance Associate — Renewable Energy

Stoel Rives is seeking a mid-level associate to join our market-leading project finance team within our corporate practice group. The role will focus on debt and tax equity financings and related development and transactional work for renewable energy and energy transition assets, including solar, wind, storage, and related infrastructure. Seattle is the preferred office for this position; however, we will consider candidates interested in the Minneapolis, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, DC offices.

Responsibilities:

• Support construction and term debt facilities and tax credit monetization transactions (including tax equity partnerships, tax credit sales and hybrid structures) and other debt and equity capital facilities for renewable energy clients.

• Support financing transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures of projects and platforms.

• Draft financing agreements, security documents, depositary agreements, tax equity partnership agreements, guarantees, intercreditor agreements, tax credit purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, and related deal documents.

• Execute due diligence, collaborate with cross-functional teams (tax, regulatory, real estate), and interface with clients and counterparties from term sheet to closing.

Qualifications:

• JD and active bar membership in good standing; ability to gain admission where required.

• Three to five years of experience in debt and tax equity project finance and M&A at an AmLaw firm or equivalent, with substantial renewables experience.

• Experience supporting transactions, managing timelines, and facilitating closings.

• Familiarity with tax equity structures and partnership tax concepts, and familiarity with market terms for project and financing documents.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and project management skills; team-oriented and client-focused.

The Project Finance Practice

Our project finance team is a national leader in project finance, particularly with respect to renewable energy projects. The team handles an array of infrastructure projects, including utility-scale power facilities, solar, wind, storage and biofuels, composting facilities, water projects, and other industrial facilities.

Recognized as a premier sponsor and developer counsel in the U.S., the team has played a pivotal role in the development and financing of a sizable portion of the nation's solar, wind, and energy storage capacity. Our team has in-depth knowledge of the full project lifecycle, including corporate structuring, site control, EPC contracts, supply and offtake agreements, and regulatory compliance.

Hours Expectations & Compensation

The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm’s workplace culture, and civic and community activities.

To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation.

The base compensation range for this position is $235,000 to $295,000. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience.

Developing & Retaining Talent

Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting, developing, and retaining lawyers and business professionals.

We offer a variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally. We have a coaching and mentoring program, and our new lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm. Finally, we have a core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm.

We value lawyers and business professionals who bring to the firm different backgrounds and experiences. Our people bring a variety of educational backgrounds, unique career experiences, bodies of knowledge, technical abilities, and community involvement. This variety makes us better at advising and serving our clients and it ensures a positive and supportive workplace for everyone.

We are proud participants in the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our people is paramount to the success of the firm. 

  

To learn more about the benefits of working as an attorney at Stoel Rives, click here. 

Stoel Rives opened two new positions that we would love to share with the members of the Washington Women Lawyers group. We seek a Senior Energy Transactions Attorney and a  Project Finance Associate- Renewable Energy in multiple of our US offices, including Seattle.

Senior Energy Transactions Attorney

Stoel Rives is seeking a senior attorney with at least ten years of experience to join our energy development practice group. This role involves managing complex renewable energy transactions with a focus on project development, EPC agreements, supply agreements, O&M agreements, and other service contracts.

We will consider candidates interested in the Portland, Minneapolis, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and drafting of EPC, BOP, equipment supply, O&M, and LTSA agreements, with emphasis on risk allocation, performance/security, LDs, warranties, schedule, and interface risk.

• Manage the full life cycle of development and construction transactions—from term sheet and RFP through NTP, COD, and handoff—across multiple matters.

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary due diligence for financings and purchase/sale transactions; act as the EPC/O&M specialist and supervise teams.

• Advise on international trade restraints affecting procurement (WROs, import duties, tariffs) and integrate impacts into project documents.

• Collaborate with clients to craft practical, business-oriented solutions; mentor junior lawyers; contribute to business development and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy-focused project development transactions, including solar, wind, battery energy storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects.

• 10+ years of experience negotiating and drafting renewable energy project development agreements, including equipment supply agreements; engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements, and operation and maintenance (O&M) agreements for renewable energy projects.

• 10+ years of experience conducting due diligence of renewable energy project-related documents in preparation of financings and purchase/sale transactions, including leading due diligence teams and coordinating among specialists, as well as performing due diligence as the specialist in EPC and O&M areas.

• Experience advising clients regarding international trade restraints, including withhold release orders (WRO), import duties and tariffs, and their impact on equipment procurement and other project development documents in the renewable energy sector.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully within a team through communication and appropriate delegation and supervision.

• Experience exercising business and professional judgment, understanding client goals, and developing practical solutions to meet those goals.

• Evident engagement in business development and civic and professional organizations.

• JD from an accredited university and active membership or commitment to applying for the California, District of Columbia, Minnesota, Oregon, or Washington state bars.

The Energy Development Practice

Our energy development team consists of over 100 lawyers who provide services to traditional and renewable energy clients. Our services include corporate and industrial energy management, energy finance, energy litigation, and utility solutions. We are nationally recognized for work on projects including solar power, wind power, pipelines, hydropower, natural gas plants, renewable gas facilities, transmission lines, and bioenergy projects. We have led development and financing of close to one-quarter of wind energy production in the United States.

Hours Expectations & Compensation

The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm’s workplace culture, and civic and community activities.

To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation.

The base compensation for this position is $350,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience.

To learn more about the benefits of working as an attorney at Stoel Rives, click here. 

Project Finance Associate - Renewable Energy

Stoel Rives is seeking a senior associate to join our market-leading project finance team within our corporate practice group. The role will focus on debt and tax equity financings and related development and transactional work for renewable energy and energy transition assets, including solar, wind, storage, and related infrastructure. Seattle is the preferred office for this position; however, we will consider candidates interested in the Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Washington, DC offices.

Responsibilities:

• Structure, negotiate, and close construction and term debt facilities and tax credit monetization transactions (including tax equity partnerships, tax credit sales and hybrid structures) and other debt and equity capital facilities for renewable energy clients.

• Draft and negotiate financing agreements, security documents, depositary agreements, tax equity partnership agreements, guarantees, intercreditor agreements, tax credit purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, and related deal documents.

• Manage due diligence, coordinate cross-functional teams (tax, regulatory, real estate), and interface directly with clients and counterparties from term sheet to closing.

• Lead and execute financing transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures of projects and platforms.

Qualifications:

• JD and active bar membership in good standing; ability to gain admission where required.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in debt and tax equity project finance and M&A at an AmLaw firm or equivalent, with substantial renewables experience.

• Proven ability to run transactions independently, manage timelines, and drive closings.

• Strong grasp of tax equity structures and partnership tax concepts, and familiarity with market terms for project and financing documents.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and project management skills; team-oriented and client-focused.

The Project Finance Practice

Our project finance team is a national leader in project finance, particularly with respect to renewable energy projects. The team handles an array of infrastructure projects, including utility-scale power facilities, solar, wind, storage and biofuels, composting facilities, sports stadiums, ports, airports, telecom facilities, cloud computing facilities, transit lines, roadways, bridges, mines, pipelines, oil and gas facilities, water projects, and other industrial facilities.

Recognized as a premier sponsor and developer counsel in the U.S., the team has played a pivotal role in the development and financing of a sizable portion of the nation's solar, wind, and energy storage capacity. Our team has in-depth knowledge of the full project lifecycle, including corporate structuring, site control, EPC contracts, supply and offtake agreements, and regulatory compliance.

Hours Expectations & Compensation

The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm’s workplace culture, and civic and community activities.

To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation.

The base compensation range for this position is $315,000 to $350,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location.

To learn more about the benefits of working as an attorney at Stoel Rives, click here. 

Associate, Public Finance Tax – Spokane

JOB SUMMARY

Kutak Rock seeks an Associate to join the Tax group of the Firm’s national Public Finance practice. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with experience or interest in developing their knowledge and skills in public finance, tax (Section 103), and tax-exempt bonds while working closely with experienced, nationally recognized partners.

Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms," provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career toward partnership opportunities in a collegial and collaborative environment.

This full-time position may work out of either our Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Omaha, NE; or Spokane, WA offices.

$125,000-$160,000, commensurate with education and experience

Interested individuals may find the full description and details on how to apply on our website: https://www.kutakrock.com/general-content/careers-attorney

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Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a senior attorney with at least five years of experience to join the Patent Group in Denver or Seattle. Qualified candidates will have a technical background in software, electrical technologies, including circuit and logic designs, semiconductor structures and fabrication processes, and artificial intelligence. You will join an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and business professionals servicing a wide array of clients – from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startup companies. You will have responsibility for an active docket of patent prosecution matters – from drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign patent prosecution. You will have the opportunity to counsel clients on patent strategy, and conducting searches and preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions, as well as participate in post-grant activities at the USPTO, such as inter partes review and reexamination proceedings. In our general practice firm, there are also opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices. Depending on your experience level you will also have client management responsibilities.

The following qualifications are required:
- At least five years of patent attorney experience including patent application drafting and prosecution 
- USPTO admission
- Washington or Colorado bar admission or the ability to become licensed in Washington or Colorado 
- B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
- Strong academic performance and writing ability

For Seattle applicants only: The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $300,000, with an opportunity to earn additional contingent compensation. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. 

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
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.