The Administrative Office of the Courts posted one new job opportunity this week. For more information about this position, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:
Senior Court Operations Consultant | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 68
Beginning Monday, Friday, October 1, 2026, attorneys interested in applying for the 2026 Pierce County Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner List shall complete a Pierce County Personnel Application, Superior Court Supplemental Questionnaire, and Release of Information. The application packet may be obtained from the Superior Court website at http://piercecountywa.gov/superior/employment.
**CURRENT PRO TEM COMMISSIONERS MUST APPLY FOR RE-APPOINTMENT**
Applications will be accepted by email only through Friday, October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. and should be emailed to Commissioner Services at
Sup_PT_App@Piercecountywa.gov. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email in response. If an acknowledgement email is not received, please call Mary Madden at 253-798-2991.
*PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 4:00 P.M. DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.*
An applicant must have a minimum of five years of experience in the State of Washington and may not serve as a pro tem commissioner if appointed or serving as a Guardian Ad Litem for compensation under Title 11, 13 or 26.
Intellectual Property Litigation Associate (Copyright & Trademark) (#1061) Dorsey is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join our Boise, Denver, Minneapolis, New York, Salt Lake City, Seattle, or Washington DC 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 copyright and trademark litigation matters in federal courts around the United States and possibly before the PTAB. Specifically, you will handle the following types of tasks for complex litigation matters, primarily copyright and trademark 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 copyright and trademark 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 and Washington DC 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.
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 theAGO’s Mission, Vision, Values and Anti-Racist Commitmenton ourwebsite. 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 – Environmental Protection Division, Seattle(DL: 9/30/26)Closing soon!
AAG – Regional Services Division’s LNI Team, Everett(DL: 9/30/26)Closing soon!
AAG – Regional Services Division’s JUV Lit. Team, Port Angeles(DL: 10/1/26)Closing soon!
AAG – Criminal Justice Division, Financial Crimes Team, Seattle(DL: 10/5/26)New!
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, PLS Section, Tumwater(DL: 10/11/26) New!
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Tumwater(DL: 10/11/26) New!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Kennewick or Yakima(DL: 10/12/26)New!
AAG – Gov. Compliance & Enforcement Division, Olympia(Open continuous, first review 10/5/26)New!
AAG – Spokane Division’s Social & Health Services Section(Open continuous)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, CMR Section, Tumwater(Open continuous)
AAG – Spokane Division’s Torts Section (Open continuous)
AAG – Children, Youth, and Families Division, JUV Lit. Section, Tumwater (Open continuous)
AAG – Torts Division, Tumwater(Open continuous)
Limitless Law is looking for an attorney who wants more than just their next associate role — someone who wants to build a practice, develop meaningful client relationships, and potentially grow into ownership over time.
Limitless Law PLLC is an award-winning Bellingham firm serving clients throughout Whatcom County and Washington State. Our firm leads with competence and compassion, handling cases ranging from adoption to estate planning, business law to prenuptial agreements and real estate transactions. Profit sharing has been part of our firm for years, and for the right attorney committed to building a future here, the owner is open to discussing an earned equity path.
Approximately 75% of your work will focus on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The remaining work includes real estate and business transactional matters through the firm's existing client relationships.
You will have direct client contact from the start and begin managing your own matters as you acclimate. You'll also have direct access to the firm owner for mentorship and support. Business development is not expected during your first year — the priority is learning the practice, serving clients well, and building strong relationships.
This is a flat-fee firm. Success is measured by the quality and volume of matters you complete, client outcomes, efficiency, and revenue generated — not billable-hour targets.
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — you'll hear back quickly. If you're relocating, mention it and we'll discuss timing.
The Administrative Office of the Courts posted several new job opportunities this week. For more information about these positions, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:
Regional Guardianship Consultant | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 64
Legislative Resource and Analysis Coordinator – Senior Staff Attorney | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 79
Job Opportunity
Environmental & Land Use Hearing Office — State of Washington
Salary
$125,000 – $141,837
Annually
Location
Olympia, WA
Thurston County
Job Type
Full Time – Permanent
Exempt
Work Type
Flexible/Hybrid
Schedule Mon–Fri, 8–5
This is a unique opportunity to serve as a judge for Washington State's quasi-judicial environmental boards — helping the Pollution Control Hearings Board and Shorelines Hearings Board issue decisions on important environmental matters impacting Washington's natural resources, citizens, communities, and economies.
As an Administrative Appeals Judge, you will play a critical role supporting the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) and Shorelines Hearings Board (SHB). You will preside over prehearing conferences and hearings to ensure fairness, issue legally sound procedural decisions, and manage assigned cases end-to-end.
You will conduct legal research, draft timely and high-quality decisions on substantive issues, facilitate mediations to achieve mutual resolution, and provide due process in an efficient, effective, and ethical manner. You will also support agency administration through open public meetings, public records requests, and employee training.
The Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office (ELUHO) is a small state agency supporting three independent, quasi-judicial boards: the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB), the Shorelines Hearings Board (SHB), and the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB). Together they provide an accessible, independent forum for expeditious and efficient review of environmental and land use decisions.
ELUHO values diversity and provides a workplace inclusive of different cultures, backgrounds, and ideas. We are committed to employee health and well-being, healthy work/life balance, and professional development. Jurisdictional areas include water and air pollution, water resources, hydraulic projects, forest practices, hazardous waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and many more.
Required
Preferred / Desired
We value your time! No lengthy application form — just submit the following to careers.wa.gov:
Questions? Contact Angie Anderson at jobs@des.wa.gov
Application review is ongoing and continues weekly until the position is filled.
ELUHO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. | careers.wa.gov
Language Access Plan Coordinator | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 64
IT Supervisor - Enterprise Systems and Support | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 77
Software Developer | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 68
CITY OF TACOMA — DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL
PROSECUTING CITY ATTORNEY
Job #P1470-26 | Non-Classified | Tacoma, WA
Salary: $98,280 – $138,320 / year | Hourly: $47.25 – $66.50
Opening Date: September 4, 2026
Closing Date: October 15 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Tacoma is looking for a skilled attorney to join the Prosecution Division of the City Attorney's Office. You'll prosecute municipal court cases, manage a high-volume caseload independently, and may also handle civil litigation to support broader City functions.
This role demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters quickly and professionally. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of attorneys and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the City.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• Juris Doctorate
• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association (or ability to obtain at time of appointment)
Desired:
• Trial experience in criminal law
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases
• Computer proficiency
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Principles and practices of criminal law
• Legal research methods and case analysis
• Organization and evaluation of case facts, evidence, and legal precedents
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply statutes, codes, and regulations
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Skill in building cooperative working relationships
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma.
Attach a resume and cover letter. Applications without required materials may not advance.
DEADLINE: September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific
The City of Tacoma is committed to building a workforce as diverse as the community it serves.
Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
All responses must be in your own words. Use of AI tools or outside resources will disqualify your application.
Q1: I understand that cheating or falsification will disqualify my application. (Yes / No)
Q2: Do you have a Juris Doctorate? (Yes / No)
Q3: Are you a current member of the Washington State Bar Association, or able to become one at time of appointment? (Yes / No)
Q4: Describe what equity means to you and share any experience working with diverse groups of people.
Q5: How did you learn about this opening? (Job Interest Card / Professional org / Military org / City employee / Online job board)
City of Tacoma HR | 747 Market St, Tacoma WA 98402 | (253) 591-5400 | tacoma.gov
Team Leader – Children, Youth, and Families Division, Tumwater(DL: 9/7/26) Closing soon!
Team Leader – Criminal Justice Division’s Sexually Violent Predator Unit, Seattle(DL: 9/14/26)New!
AAG (Temp) – Public Lands & Conservation Division, Olympia(DL: 9/16/26)New!
AAG – Wing Luke Civil Rights Division, Seattle(DL: 9/22/26)New!
AAG – Environmental Protection Division, Seattle(DL: 9/30/26)New!
AAG – Spokane Division’s Social & Health Services Section(Open continuous, first review 9/14/26)New!
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Law Clerk Opportunities
2026 Fall Law Clerk Recruitment Program – Summer 2027 Clerkships(DL: 9/7/26) Closing soon!
