LEGAL COUNSEL
Department: Legal General Counsel
FLSA Status: Exempt Division: Legal General Counsel
Revised Date: January 2016
GENERAL PURPOSE: Provide legal counsel on a variety of matters, including intergovernmental agreements, land use permitting, real property, and general municipal law; prepares and review legal documents; assist outside counsel with litigation; and perform legal research.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following list is a general, representative summary of the primary job duties and is not a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification 1. Provide legal analysis and counsel on a variety of legal matters, including intergovernmental agreements, land use permitting, real property, and general municipal law. 2. Prepare and review complex contracts, agreements and other legal documents for the Agency; assist in the negotiation of contracts and agreements as necessary. 3. Prepare, draft, and/or revise a variety of legal correspondence including letters, memoranda, briefs, opinions and other legal documents. 4. Meet with and/or make presentations to board members, the general public, community leaders and federal, state and local agencies to discuss legal issues, solve problems and negotiate agreements. 5. Perform legal research and provide legal opinions for special projects for the General Counsel as assigned. 6. Assist in legislative development for the Agency including researching, reviewing and preparing resolutions, motions, policies and other legislation; provide recommendations to management staff as necessary. 7. Manage outside legal counsel . 8. Explain legislation and regulations to staff. 9. Become proficient in new legal areas as required. . 10. Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. At least five years experience practicing law. License or Certificate: Member of the Washington State Bar Association by December 1, 2017.
Practical Skills : • Identify and define legal issues, collect and analyze information, and recommend action. • Conduct research and prepare reasoned legal opinion letters. • Promptly provide practical informal legal advice. • Prepare a variety of clear and concise legal documents including contracts, letters, memoranda and opinions. • Negotiate agreements with private and public parties. • Effectively participate on project teams that analyze and synthesize information; develop and recommend strategic action plans to address project-specific legal issues. • . • Work on multiple projects, set objectives/goals and re-prioritize as needed. • Operate office equipment including computers and supporting applications. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse work groups and individuals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Work is performed in a standard office environment. • Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping and lifting of objects up to 10 pounds. The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all employees. All employees must follow the Agency safety rules, regulations and procedures.
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Associate Attorney
Trust & Estate Planning
Job #A20160103 – Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate level attorney to join our Personal Planning Group. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must also have one to three years of relevant experience in trust and estate planning and/or an L.L.M. in tax. To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcripts, and three professional references.
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Disciplinary Counsel Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Job Grade E11; Exempt; Full-time; Monday-Friday Starting Salary Range: $74,084 - $83,345/year DOE +benefits (Posted 1/8/2016)
As a member of a supervised team consisting of lawyers, a paralegal, and an administrative assistant, disciplinary counsel evaluates and prosecutes allegations of ethical misconduct against lawyers. The position is responsible for investigating and analyzing grievances against lawyers; writing reports of findings; and prosecuting cases ordered to hearing, including hearings and appeals.
For more details and to apply, visit https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=12987051. Applicants are required to provide a writing sample in addition to a cover letter and résumé. Please upload the writing sample and résumé; cover letters should be included in the "Notes" section. The WSBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. For assistance with your application or questions contact hr@wsba.org.
American Civil Liberties Union of Washington is inviting applications for a Director of Accounting and Administration.
The ACLU of Washington is a non-profit, public interest organization devoted to protecting civil rights and civil liberties. Its staff and numerous volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly and professional office.
We were hoping that you may have contacts with people in the community, members, or alumni who might be interested in this job. Please feel free to forward this email, or post the attached links and job descriptions to your newsletter or message/job boards, and let me know if you have any questions or need any other information.
The League of Women Voters is a political but non-partisan organization that works at registering and educating voters. We are part of the national League of Women Voters. Additional details can be viewed here http://www.seattlelwv.org/.
The Metropolitan King County Council hereby gives notice of judicial vacancy in the Seattle division of the King County District Court. To be eligible to serve as a district court judge, a person must be a registered voter of the district court district. RCW 3.34.060(1). Those interested in applying are asked to submit their name to a bar association with an established judicial candidate evaluation procedure, as provided by K.C.C. 2.70.020.B, or to the Clerk of the King County Council. In addition, each applicant must complete the evaluation process of at least one bar association that performs judicial evaluations consistent with the provisions of K.C.C. 2.70.020.C. The King County Code requires the Seattle King County Bar Association (SKCBA) to refer to the Council the names of those candidates receiving the highest ratings, including those receiving the highest rating by any bar association that has an established judicial candidate evaluation system. The ratings applications and procedures of the SKCBA can be found at http://www.kcba.org/judicial/ratings/ratings.aspx. Candidate evaluations by bar associations must be completed and returned to SKCBA no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2016. The Council shall consider for appointment those candidates referred to it by SKCBA.
Metropolitan King County Council King County, Washington
The Seattle, Portland, and Boise offices of Stoel Rives LLP are hiring!
Seattle: Labor and Employment, Corporate Project Finance, Health Care, Litigation, Corporate, Patent Prosecution, Real Estate, and Tax.
Portland: Labor and Employment, Corporate, Health Care, Environmental, and Patent.
Boise: Litigation
Please visit our careers page (http://www.stoel.com/attorneys_openings.htm) to learn more and to apply online for these opportunities. Candidates for all openings should have outstanding academic credentials, strong writing skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Stoel Rives LLP enjoys an over-100-year tradition of excellence as a leader among U.S. law firms. We offer a multi-office platform and world-class clients together with focused, individual training and professional development for all our attorneys. With nearly 400 lawyers firmwide, we are proud to provide a full suite of transactional and litigation solutions for U.S. and international clients at all stages of growth, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
Labor & Employment
Job #A20151216 – Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate to join its Labor & Employment practice group. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong references and superb written and oral communication skills. To be considered, candidates must have at least one year of experience, which may include a federal clerkship or experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter seeking increasing levels of challenge and responsibility in a dynamic environment. To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-labor-employment-job-a20151216-seattle-wa.html
Seattle University has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for a Assistant Director, Annual Fund & Alumni Relations to join our community.
The Assistant Director of Annual Fund & Alumni Relations for the School of Law will, in partnership with the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund, create and implement a strategic alumni relations and annual fund plan designed to promote bonds between the law school and its 11,000 alumni, thus enhancing the law school’s reputation and resulting in increased financial support for the school and professional opportunities for alumni.
This position reports to the Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Fund in the School of Law.
Seattle University School of Law educates ethical lawyers who distinguish themselves through their outstanding professional skills and their dedication to the law in the service of justice. Faculty, students and staff form a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative community that promotes leadership for a just and humane world. The Law School’s commitment to academic distinction is grounded in its Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry, thoughtful reflection and concern for personal growth. Innovation, creativity and technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program, which prepares lawyers for a wide range of successful and rewarding careers in law, business and public service.
For more information, please visit https://jobs.seattleu.edu/postings/18384
Corporate
Job #A20151203 – Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking an experienced associate with ambition and initiative to join its market-leading Corporate group. The group's clients range from early stage startups to mature industry leading public companies. Candidates must have experience in public company reporting and compliance (including a good understanding of SEC and exchange requirements), securities offerings, and corporate governance, as well as in M&A and private company investments. Candidates should have solid academic credentials and between 3 and 6 years of experience. To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-corporate-job-a20151203-seattle-wa.html
