Financial Transactions Associate - Job# R0002719 One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work, Perkins Coie, LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Financial Transaction Associate in our Seattle office. We’ve created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients and mutual respect. If you are interested in joining the team, please apply at the link below.
Perkins Coie is seeking an entry-level or junior associate to join our Financial Transactions practice group. Experience in banking, commercial and real estate finance and accounting is preferred, but not required. All candidates must have strong academic credentials and be a member of the Washington State Bar. To apply, please access the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.
Principals only.
Application Link: https://perkinscoie.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/perkinscoieexternal/job/Seattle/Financial-Transactions-Associate_R0002719
Centro Legal de la Raza has the following career opportunities available for your networks to apply. Interested candidates can apply at jobs@centrolegal.org with a brief cover letter, resume, and three professional references. All the details are here: www.centrolegal.org/careers.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY: Cascadia Law Group PLLC seeks a mid- to senior-level associate attorney with experience in environmental law to join our firm. We require outstanding academic credentials, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to client service. Some litigation and hazardous waste experience preferred but not necessary. Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample to info@cascadialaw.com.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST
For the Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Case Management System Project
Job #: 2021-29
Status: Regular, Full-Time*
Location: Olympia, Washington
Salary: Range 58: $58,260 - $76,416 (DOQ)
Opens: May 14, 2021
Closes: Open until filled; first review of the applications to begin May 28, 2021. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
*Duration: This is a project position and is dependent on continued project funding. Funding is anticipated to continue through June 2025. Benefits are included with this position.
For more information about the position and how to apply, please refer to the attached job announcement or go to: https://www.courts.wa.gov/employ/
Summary
This position is located in the San Francisco Regional Office. This is a standard position description and may be used in any of the three San Francisco Region Offices (i.e. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle).
***Note: Practicing lawyers in California must be licensed by the State Bar. If selected for Los Angeles or San Francisco must be or become member of California Bar***
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
This position is outside the bargaining unit
To qualify for an attorney position, applicants must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); be a member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory or possession of the U.S.; and have acquired the amount of experience indicated below for each grade level.
GS-13, two (2) years of progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level.
GS-14, three (3) years of progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. At least one year of qualifying experience, at this level, must be specialized experience as defined below.
Specialized experience, for this grade level, is conducting federal court or administrative litigation (involving federal laws), which incudes developing case strategy, drafting initial pleadings discovery and deposition practice; preparing for trial and trial.
Note: An LL.M may be substituted for a maximum of one year experience.
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Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS), grounded in a commitment to social justice, provides services that advances the health, well-being, dignity, and empowerment of Asian and Pacific Islanders and other communities experiencing disparities in health, human services and education.
PURPOSE: To provide legal consultation and direct representation to individuals in removal proceedings at the Northwest Detention Center, and to non-detained individuals at Seattle Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
This is a permanent part-time position.
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Stoel Rives would like to share this opportunity with your members for a litigation associate role. Please see the information below for more details.
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About Stoel Rives and the Litigation Practice
Stoel Rives’ Litigation Group consists of more than 80 accomplished litigators. Our lawyers enjoy working together and collaborating across offices to develop deep knowledge about their clients’ businesses. Our litigators represent people and entities, large and small, across diverse industries.
As a member of this group, you would have the opportunity to provide regional litigation services for national companies and handle a wide variety of cases for other clients with unique litigation needs. If you are interested in working with a group of collaborative, hard-working, and dedicated lawyers and staff, this is the place for you.
Like all of the firm’s practice groups, the Litigation group at Stoel Rives greatly values diversity. The Litigation Group is also one of the most diverse at Stoel Rives. Forty-five percent of its attorneys identify as women, racial and ethnic minorities, and/or LGBTQ+ lawyers.
Role Overview
The Seattle office of Stoel Rives is seeking an associate with a minimum of 3 years of general commercial litigation experience to join its dynamic Litigation Group. The Litigation Group’s leanly staffed teams provide significant opportunities for professional growth and early responsibility over complex matters.
Skills Needed to Be Effective in This Role
We pride ourselves in forming diverse teams with a wide array of interpersonal and professional attributes. We don’t expect any one person to embody all of these skills, but the below serves to describe our ideal team player. If you have many of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply.
· 3-5 years of general commercial litigation experience;
· Excellent research and writing skills that can be deployed with flexibility to meet internal and external client needs;
· Strong interpersonal skills including building rapport with clients, fellow attorneys, and staff;
· Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance;
· Strong intellectual curiosity;
· Self-motivation;
· A commitment to client service and team success;
· JD from an accredited university;
· Active membership in the Washington State bar or ability to waive in (preferred).
What You Will Learn as Part of Our Team
We aim to provide opportunities such as brief and motion writing, analyzing complex factual situations, creating digests of facts to present to court, contributing to an appellate brief, arguing discovery and/or dispositive motions, and providing strategic direction on several matters. While honing your legal skills, you will also be a valuable member of our team.
A broader question you may have is, “How will this position enhance my legal skills and career trajectory?” At Stoel Rives, we offer a unique lateral integration program and core competency model that are designed to provide a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques our lawyers need to succeed and progress at the firm. We also established a New Lawyer Integration Program that has deepened our relationships and connections with our new lawyers, while providing them with the mentoring, resources, and information necessary for success.
How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives
At Stoel Rives, you will enjoy a robust benefits package that includes an inclusive parental leave policy, paid family medical leave, equivalent health benefits for LGBTQ+ employees’ spouses and partners, a generous employer health savings account contribution, telemedicine services, day care and medical expense flexible spending account, and employee assistance program. In 2017, we launched an extended leave support program for our lawyers who take family, medical, and other approved leaves. This program also aids with transitioning to and from leave.
We are also proud participants of the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our employees is paramount to the success of the firm. In addition, the firm’s Culture Committee supports the firm’s mission, vision, and values in bringing together spectacular client service and work-life balance.
To learn more about the benefits of working as an attorney at Stoel Rives, click here.
What We Are Doing to Ensure A Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Environment
Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting and retaining lawyers with different backgrounds and life experiences. This makes us better and happier as people, as an organization, and as legal advisers. We are proud to offer many engagement opportunities including a firmwide DE&I Committee, Associates Committee, Pro Bono Committee, Affinity Groups, and Parenting Circle. We proudly partner with Diversity Lab to implement innovative programs to advance Stoel Rives’ DE&I goals, including the aggressive metrics-based goals we’ve adopted as one of five founding Move the Needle Fund firms. Our efforts with Diversity Lab include certification under the Mansfield Rule, to boost the representation of diverse lawyers in our firm’s leadership by broadening the pool of candidates considered for opportunities, along with participation in the OnRamp Fellowship for legal returners and the OnTrack Sponsorship program. Additional information on these programs, can be found here.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington is inviting applications for an Information & Referral Program Managing Attorney. We have also updated the application deadline for our Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney position.
Position: Eviction Defense Program Manager
Agency: Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid
Salary: $97,000 - $105,000 Annually DOQ
Location: Olympia, WA (preferred); Alternative locations possible
Travel: Substantial travel may be required
Open: April 15, 2021 Close: Until Filled; OCLA reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.
Condition: Position conditioned on final passage and the Governor’s signing of legislation establishing and funding a right to counsel for indigent tenants. Start Date: July 1, 2021 or shortly thereafter.
The Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) is an independent judicial branch agency that manages and oversees state appropriations for civil legal aid in Washington State. The Washington State Legislature is about to enact legislation to create the first statewide right to counsel program for indigent tenants in the United States. The Office of Civil Legal Aid will be required to submit an initial implementation plan to appropriate legislative committees within 90 days of the Governor’s signature, and the entire statewide program must be implemented within 12 months of the date of the Governor’s signature.
The statewide Eviction Defense Program (EDP) will build on and substantially expand evictionrelated civil legal aid services to indigent persons provided by the statewide Northwest Justice Project, local and regional Housing Justice Projects, and other providers/private attorney contractors as needed to ensure full implementation. The program will (a) facilitate early identification, eligibility screening, referral, and assignment of indigent tenants to participating EDP attorneys, (b) be supported by a robust training and support program, (c) be guided by strategies designed to reach tenants who are members of communities of color, immigrants, Indigenous, limited English proficient (LEP) and other groups disproportionately at risk of eviction, (d) reduce the number and percentage of tenants who default in unlawful detainer cases, (e) be guided by race and other equity considerations and principles, and (f) ensure meaningful and effective oversight, quality control, data collection, and reporting.
Consistent with the requirements of the legislation, the Eviction Defense Program Manager will have principal responsibility to establish and implement a statewide program to make available high quality, effective legal representation for indigent tenants involved in unlawful detainer cases. Such activities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Working with the Implementation Advisory Committee, finalize an EDP Implementation Plan that:
a. Ensures the availability of properly trained eviction defense attorneys to represent indigent tenants in all 37 judicial districts.
b. Establishes the process and model policies to guide local courts in appointing attorneys in unlawful detainer cases.
c. Establishes the principal areas of focus and assigns principal responsibility for the EDP attorney training program.
d. Establishes uniform data collection and reporting requirements of agencies and private attorney contractors engaged to represent indigent tenants.
e. Outlines tenant education and outreach efforts necessary to ensure tenant understanding and equity of access legal representation, including access for tenants at greatest risk of eviction.
f. Establishes procedures for oversight, quality control, and reporting to legislative and other relevant entities.
2. Originate, negotiate, execute, and monitor contracts with agencies and individual contract attorneys engaged in providing EDP services in all 37 superior court judicial districts.
3. Establish and staff a permanent EDP Advisory Committee consisting of stakeholders from tenant and low-income advocacy organizations, “by and for” community-based representatives, EDP attorneys, judicial officers and organizations, court administrators, and others as appropriate.
4. Monitor contractor performance against baseline client service, caseload, training, quality control, and reporting requirements.
5. Review and approve invoices received from EDP contractors.
6. Work with OCLA contracts management staff and fiscal staff at the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop, track, and oversee the EDP budgets and expenditures.
7. Perform such other duties that, in consultation and under the supervision of the OCLA Director or the Director’s designee, may be required.
Skills and Background
1. Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Public Administration (MPA), or related professional and/or lived experience that demonstrates the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position.
2. Experience with governmental contract management, oversight, data tracking, and reporting.
3. Experience in the design and implementation of significant new programmatic initiatives.
4. Experience with identifying and developing systems to track, analyze, and report out programmatic performance data.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the impact of race, bias, discrimination, and differential treatment of communities disproportionately composed of Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals who identify as LGBTQ or other sexual minorities, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, limited English speaking persons, and others who have been historically marginalized in rental housing markets and in the law and justice system.
6. Knowledge and understanding of courts, court systems, and landlord-tenant law (preferably Washington State landlord-tenant law).
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (esp. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
9. Ability to quickly learn and master new software applications as required
The EDP Program Manager reports to the Director of the Office of Civil Legal Aid or the Director’s designee.
Application Procedure
Applications must be filed electronically with ocla@ocla.wa.gov and should include the subject heading Statement of Interest -- Eviction Defense Program Manager. Submissions must include:
Additional Information
The Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) is committed to equity and inclusion in hiring and employment practices and full compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination laws. OCLA strongly encourages members of diverse and historically disfavored demographic communities to apply. OCLA will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, or immigration status; families with children; gender (including gender identify or gender expression); marital status; sexual orientation; age; veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability (actual or perceived); or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Individuals needing reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process should contact Hope Hough at hope.hough@ocla.wa.gov or (360) 705-5564.
OCLA believes in providing substantial professional flexibility consistent with necessary accountability considerations. We also support Washington State greenhouse gas reduction efforts. We therefore take a generous approach to telecommunication and remote work activity.
Excited to announce that the King County Bar Association’s Housing Justice Project (HJP) is hiring staff attorneys. We welcome ALL applicants including recent graduates awaiting bar admission and applicants without housing experience as other experience will be considered. Please note that the position IS eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
Application closes May 10, 2021 at 5pm
KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Staff Attorney for Housing Justice Project
The Housing Justice Project (HJP) is a homelessness prevention program providing accessible, volunteer-based legal services to low-income, residential tenants facing eviction in King County. Legal assistance is provided through counsel and advice, negotiated settlements, limited representation at Show Cause hearings, and/or referrals depending on tenants’ needs and financial eligibility.
Reports to: Managing Attorney, Housing Justice Project
General Information: HJP Staff Attorneys participate in housing clinics located at the King County Superior Court and Maleng Regional Justice Center as well as the HJP Hotline created in response to the COVID crisis. Staff Attorneys supervise volunteer attorneys, represent clients at show cause hearings, appeals, and trials. Staff Attorneys participate in workshops and evening outreach events. Staff attorneys also assist with policy work, lobbying, and legislative activities. This is a full-time position requiring some local travel within King County to the Kent and Seattle courthouses as well as to meetings and various outreach activities. When not in the courthouse, the position will be based in Seattle.
Advocacy
• Direct client representation, appeals, trials, and other civil litigation;
• Work with Senior Staff Attorney to develop and meet priorities and program goals;
• Work with, train and mentor volunteers to provide legal advice and limited representation to tenants;
• Pursue legislative and policy changes;
• Implement creative advocacy for tenant’s rights;
• Oversee and maintain quality of client advocacy by volunteers;
• Arrange and participate in weekly case review;
• Assist HJP staff with case referral and management as needed; and
• Keep up with legislative and regulatory changes.
Administrative and Supervisory
• Review and oversee data input in Legal Server data management system;
• Prepare reports, data, articles, and communications both for internal and community distribution;
• Assist and participate in the development of staff attorney and volunteer training materials and trainings;
• Help recruit, train, mentor and supervise volunteer legal assistants and attorneys;
• Work with KCBA’s Home Base program and Social Worker to refer cases for rent stabilization fund; Outreach and Collaboration
• Update community resources for client use and distribution;
• Develop new partnerships with community agencies;
• Develop educational outreach materials;
• Develop outreach information regarding homelessness prevention to community groups, agencies, housing partners, and related audiences;
• Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Washington state;
• Experience with civil procedure, courtroom protocol, and rules of evidence;
• Experience in housing law including courtroom and trial experience;
• Familiarity with affordable housing programs;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to track and consistently meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, and mentor volunteer attorneys and maintain quality program control;
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing issues facing low-income and vulnerable people;
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate and lead;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people;
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of race, bias, discrimination, and differential treatment of communities disproportionately composed of Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals who identify as LGBTQ or other sexual minorities, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, limited English speaking persons, and others who have been historically marginalized in rental housing markets and in the law and justice system
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Ability to analyze information quickly and work well in a fast-paced environment;
• Creative problem solving and mediation skills;
• Proficiency with technology including MS Word, case management systems, Excel, and Outlook
About the King County Bar Association
Founded in 1886, KCBA is a membership legal organization with over 5,500 attorney members, 40 staff and an annual budget of over $4,000,000. KCBA promotes and supports a diverse and collegial membership; works with the judiciary to achieve excellence, equity and accessibility in the administration of justice; and benefits the community through public service and engagement in public policy. As an equal opportunity employer KCBA encourages people of diverse backgrounds apply for this position. KCBA defines diversity to refer to the inclusion of individuals who self-identify with those groups historically discriminated against, and which continue to experience the effects of such, and/or who are underrepresented in the legal profession including on the basis of disability, gender, presence of a disability, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Learn more at www.KCBA.org.
KCBA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or presence of a disability.
Schedule, Travel, Salary & Benefits This is an exempt full-time position requiring occasional local travel within King County. Salary range is $70,000 yearly with excellent benefits. Benefits include employer-paid healthcare, 401k plan with automatic employer contribution, subsidized transit pass, flexible spending account, professional development opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave and more. Application Process To apply, submit a cover letter describing your interest and qualification for this position, a resume, cover letter and three references by 5:00 p.m. Monday May 10, 2021 by email to HR@kcba.org.
