Kutak Rock LLP would like to share our Firm wide Lateral Attorney, Employment and Labor opportunity with the Washington Women Lawyers. Interested individuals may find the full description and details on how to apply on our website: https://www.kutakrock.com/general-content/careers-attorney
Lateral Attorney, Employment and Labor opportunity – Open to all Firm Offices
JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock seeks a lateral attorney with significant management-side labor law experience to join the Firm’s national Employment and Labor practice. This position is ideal for proactive, experienced attorneys with a self-sustaining book of business who want to integrate their labor and employment law practice into a full-service corporate law firm to capitalize on our national resources, cross-marketing opportunities, and collegial and collaborative work environment.
Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms." provides attorneys the opportunity to grow their practice while making valuable contributions in a collegial and collaborative environment.
This full-time, hybrid position may work out of one of the following Firm offices: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Fayetteville, AR; Irvine, CA; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Scottsdale, AZ; Spokane, WA; Springfield, MO; Tallahassee, FL; or Washington, D.C.
Salary Range: $200,000-$400,000 annual base salary, commensurate with education and experience. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including location, originations, and portable book of business.
Beginning Monday, September 29, 2025 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 24, 2025, 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.
On September 11, 2025, Justice Mary Yu announced her resignation from the bench effective December 31, 2025.
Governor Bob Ferguson is now seeking interested and qualified members of the Washington State Bar Association to submit applications to fill Justice Yu’s position on the the Washington State Supreme Court. The Governor’s application for judicial appointment — the Uniform Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire — can be downloaded at: governor.wa.gov/official-actions/judicial-appointments.
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants should promptly submit the completed Uniform Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire; a resume; the information waiver (also found at the link above); and at least five letters of recommendation. Additionally, applicants are encouraged to schedule judicial evaluations with the Washington State Bar Association and the statewide affinity bar associations.
All applications must be completed and submitted to the Governor’s Office by Monday, October 20, 2025. Any judicial evaluation ratings should be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel as soon as possible.
The Administrative Office of the Courts had 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:
Judicial Administrative Assistant - COA | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 62 - COA
Senior Business Analyst - PPD | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 72
Supreme Court - Legal Secretary | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 55 – Supreme Court
IT Security Technician | Job Details tab | Career Pages - Range 64
Whatcom County Public Defender's office in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Deputy I, II, or Senior depending on qualifications.
Primary Duties:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/whatcomcounty/jobs/4933600/deputy-i-ii-or-senior-public-defender
King County Superior Court is accepting applications for the position of Director II – Family Court Operations to lead this critical court department. Please find a direct link to the job posting and application below and a PDF announcement attached.
Director II – Family Court Operations
King County
Salary: $154,716.02 - $194,738.00 Annually
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4982388/director-ii-family-court-operations
Clerkship Vacancy
The Chambers of Judge Timothy M. Reif of the United States Court of International Trade (“USCIT”) seeks a qualified law school graduate for a two-year clerkship on a full-time basis beginning in August 2026. The USCIT, established under Article III of the Constitution, has nationwide jurisdiction over civil actions arising out of the customs and international trade laws of the United States. Judge Reif also sits by designation on the United States District Courts for the Western District of North Carolina, the Northern District of Oklahoma and the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Clerks will work closely with Judge Reif on assigned cases. The clerks will have the opportunity to write memos and draft opinions, review briefs and pleadings, conduct legal research on the cases and administrative decisions that come before the court, edit, proofread and assemble documents, observe court proceedings, attend and assist with preparation for oral arguments and trials, and engage in various administrative duties.
Working alongside Judge Reif will allow and require the clerk to understand the arguments of all of the parties and prepare impartial and carefully reasoned legal analyses of the issues in each case assigned to that clerk. Judge Reif expects that clerks will have strong written and analytical skills and will be interested to hone and strengthen those skills even further during the clerkship under his guidance and with feedback from fellow clerks.
Judge Reif intends for clerks to serve as valuable assets to him and to the court.
Throughout the clerkship term, clerks will gain an understanding of trial and appellate procedures at the USCIT, Federal Circuit and the other district courts on which Judge Reif sits by designation.
As a specialized court, the USCIT considers cases that, typically, involve decisions of the Customs and Border Protection agency in the Department of Homeland Security, whether and at what rate to levy customs duties, and decisions of the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce to levy antidumping and countervailing duties on certain imports, as well as other types of legal disputes arising out of the importation of goods that fall within the jurisdiction of the court. An interest in international trade law and/or administrative law is recommended.
Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, writing sample and three letters of reference. Applications should be submitted via OSCAR.
Applications submitted by graduates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Please note that an applicant must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to apply. If you have questions, please contact TMR_Applicants@cit.uscourts.gov.
Lead Litigation Attorney – Spokane, WA or Coeur d’Alene, ID
Join a legal team with a mission to change the world for the better. At Smith + Malek, we choose value-aligned attorneys and clients to work together to make a difference. Smith + Malek, PLLC is a mission-driven, mid-sized law firm and seeks a Lead Litigation Attorney with 4+ years of active litigation experience to join and help lead our growing civil litigation practice focused on real estate and business law. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex cases, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to a firm committed to changing the world for the better.
What We're Looking For:
● An individual committed to working with a team across practice areas to achieve the best outcomes for clients;
● Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
● Demonstrated courtroom and deposition experience;
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
● Experience mentoring or supervising other attorneys is a plus;
● Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills;
● Licensed to practice in Washington and Idaho, or licensed to practice in either state and willing to apply to practice in both.
Location & Flexibility:
This position may be based in either our Spokane, WA, or Coeur d’Alene, ID, office. We offer remote work flexibility.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary range: $140,000 – $220,000 annually, depending on experience plus profit-sharing eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
● Health, vision, and dental insurance
● Short- and long-term disability
● Paid parental leave
● Paid time off
● 401(k) with employer match
● Incentive plan
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, writing sample, and law school transcript to
contact@smithmalek.com.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is currently hiring a temporary staff attorney to join our Tacoma office as part of the Detained Immigrant Advocates (DIA) unit.
In collaboration with legal staff across NWIRP’s multiple units, this attorney will play a vital role in the organization’s legal response efforts. Serving both as an on-the-ground legal responder at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma and as the primary coordinator for NWIRP’s large-scale raid response.
To apply: Visit NWIRP’s Career Page.
About Stoel Rives and the Technology & Intellectual Property Practice
Stoel Rives’ Technology & Intellectual Property practice is a multidisciplinary group that includes talented professionals with experience in business, regulatory law, and litigation related to intellectual property rights (patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets). Our patent prosecution team helps clients secure patent rights globally and provides strategic counseling so clients can enforce and monetize their IP assets.
As a patent prosecution associate on the team, you will develop and hone your patent drafting skills and your ability to provide sound technical, legal, and business advice to our clients. Our industry and business expertise inform how we manage our clients’ patent assets to achieve their business objectives. You will also have opportunities to take on projects touching other aspects of IP including litigation and transactional support.
If you are interested in working with a group of collaborative, hard-working, and dedicated lawyers and staff, this is the place for you.
Role Overview
Successful members of the patent prosecution team enjoy teamwork, high client visibility, early responsibility, and community involvement.
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