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 the AGO’s Mission, Vision, Values and Anti-Racist Commitment on our website. 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 – Criminal Justice Division, Seattle/Spokane (DL: 4/11/24) Closing soon!
AAG – Tacoma Division’s Torts Section (DL: 4/15/24) New!
AAG – Tacoma Division’s Labor & Industries Section (DL: 4/15/24) New!
Division Chief – Torts Division (DL: 4/17/24)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, CMR Section, Tumwater (DL: 4/18/24) New!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Wenatchee (Open continuous, first review 4/19/24) New!
AAG – Complex Litigation Division (Open continuous)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Seattle (Open continuous)
AAG – Children, Youth, and Families Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)
AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima (Open continuous)
AAG – Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Olympia & Seattle (Open continuous)
AAG – Labor & Personnel Division, Tumwater (Open continuous)
AAG – Regional Services Division Kennewick (Open continuous)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Behavioral Health Section, Olympia (Open continuous)
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Salaries for the AAG positions listed above are set between $74,520 – 139,572 annually. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. Salary for the Division Chief position is set between $155,000 - 160,000 annually.
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender (SGB) is hiring a Legal Assistant / Case Manager.
****Application Deadline: May 1, 2024****
*****Do not delay as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis****
About SGB
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender represents and advocates for people who have been injured, discriminated against, sexually harassed, deprived of wages, or otherwise harmed by a company or organization. We believe that all community members need a first-rate legal team working for them when it comes to protecting their rights and fighting powerful defendants.
We are looking for an experienced professional to provide support in a fast-paced practice, focusing mainly on plaintiff’s serious personal injury and employment discrimination. Below are the job responsibilities for this role:
Legal Assistant / Case Manager Responsibilities
• Provide attorney administrative support.
• Assist with trial preparations.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses. • Organize and maintain digital case files.
• Manage document productions within the discovery database.
• Calendar and oversee court deadlines.
• Obtain case-specific documents from third parties.
• Conduct general case research.
• Draft, organize, and prepare correspondence, discovery documents, materials for expert witnesses, and basic court pleadings for attorney review.
• Assist with deposition logistics such as preparing notices and arranging for court reporters. • File documents electronically with the court following court rules.
• Coordinate and manage the attorney's trial calendar.
• Provide general marketing support.
• Prepare materials for court presentations and e-filings.
Desired Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of state and federal court rules, including electronic filing procedures. • Familiarity with motions practice in state and federal courts.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working under deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently, with self-motivation, initiative, and follow up. • Ability to prioritize directions from supervising attorney.
• Aptitude for problem-solving technology and software related issues.
• Communicates in a professional and ethical manner.
• Clerical experience or experience in a legal environment preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows systems.
• An interest in helping people seek justice.
Office Location
SGB has a hybrid work from home schedule. Our main office is located in downtown Seattle (Rainier Square Building, 401 Union Street, Suite 3400). Administrative professionals are expected to be in the office on Mondays and Thursdays; and we understand everyone has different accessibility needs.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
SGB has a 37.5-hour work week, this may increase when our workload is heavier. The most common work schedule is Monday through Friday / 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Salary
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 (depending on experience). Inclusion
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender is a workplace of respect and inclusion; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Apply
Please submit your letter of interest and resume to: Meliora@sgb-law.com. We look forward to having you join our fun, hard-working, and dedicated litigation team!
Updated: April 10, 2024
Job Title: Senior Hearing Administrator (WMS03) Location: Olympia WA - Flexible/Hybrid Closes: May 5th, 2024 Salary: $104,995 - $131,244 Annually We're looking for a Senior Hearings Administrator to provide leadership and direction for quasi-judicial administrative hearings or processes handled by DCYF, in addition to serving as the administrative hearings or processes liaison with the Office of the Attorney General. If you have this experience, and a natural ability to lead others, apply today!
All the details here.
JOB POSTING – Skagit County Public Defender’s Office
Skagit County Public Defender I, II, III Job # 2925/2926/2927
Application Deadline: Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:30pm
Application Link
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/skagitwa
Public Defender Website:
https://skagitcounty.net/Departments/publicdefender/main.htm
Contact for information or questions concerning the position:Janelle Gilbert Office Manager ph: 30-416-1650 jgilbert@co.skagit.wa.us
Summary
Skagit County Public Defender seeks skilled, committed attorneys to provide zealous legal representation to indigent clients. Representation may include work in Skagit County District Court, Superior Court, or Juvenile Court. Our Office represents adult and juvenile clients facing misdemeanor criminal charges, felony criminal charges, juvenile status offenses, civil contempt of court, and civil mental health involuntary treatment commitments. We are currently seeking to fill two positions. New attorneys and experienced advocates are encouraged to apply. Position and salary is dependent on experience and fit.
Skagit County Public Defender strives to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, flexible, and supportive of our employees. Our attorneys work with in-house legal assistants, contracted investigators, and professional experts to provide client-centered representation. Attorneys are encouraged to go to trial and are supported by experienced supervisors. In keeping with state court rules and best practices, we remain within caseload standards for indigent defense and provide opportunities for in-house and outside continuing education. Under current Office COVID protocol, attorneys may telework when they do not have court or client-related obligations. COVID telework protocols are subject to future revision or elimination. However, attorneys will continue to be permitted to telework a minimum of two days per week so long as they are able to meet their court and client-related obligations.
Vaccination against COVID-19 is a required condition of employment with the Skagit County Public Defender's Office. Proof of vaccination is required upon hire.
Public Defender II - Range 31 $46.13/hr. - $49.41/hr.
Public Defender III - Range 34 $56.62/hr. - $60.66/hr.
Public Defender I - Range 28 - $49.95/hr. Public Defender II - Range 31 - $61.33/hr. Public Defender III - Range 34 - $75.31/hr.
Defend indigent individuals charged with a crime or other conduct that could result in a loss of liberty.
Communicate effectively with clients to obtain information that is relevant to the defense of their case, which may include obtaining information that is relevant to the issue of release from confinement or a reduction of bail; to determine the client's goals of the litigation; to discuss possible defenses and trial strategy; and to provide legal information and advice. Attorneys maintain communication with clients in person in the office, by meeting with clients at the jail, by phone, by e-mail, or by mail throughout the course of the representation to keep their clients informed regarding the status of their case.
Conduct or direct investigation that is appropriate for each case, including, but not limited to, interviewing State and defense witnesses, obtaining records, consulting with expert witnesses, and visiting alleged crime scenes.
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the cases assigned to him or her; develop an understanding of the possible sentences or outcomes of the litigation, including immigration and other collateral consequences; and develop an understanding of the law that is relevant to the case through legal research.
Engage in a robust motions practice involving research, writing, and arguing motions.
Engage in negotiations with the Prosecuting Attorney to develop possible resolutions to each case that are favorable for the client.
Appear in court at pre-trial hearings, trial, and post-trial hearings, including sentencing, restitution, and review hearings.
Keep abreast of developments in the law and attend training sessions to receive CLE credit and to enhance knowledge of the law in his or her practice area.
Work with social service agencies, schools, treatment providers, or other professionals. Work with young adults, youth, and children.
Communicate with individuals who lack English proficiency. Ability to speak Spanish is desired, but not required. Additional compensation is available to employees who are proficient in Spanish and use the language regularly in their employment (per AFSCME collective bargaining agreement).
Work with clients experiencing mental illness, drug addiction, trauma, or other issues.
May represent clients in mental health proceedings in the local treatment facilities where clients may be confined, and work with psychiatrists and other medical treatment personnel.
Utilize an electronic case management system to maintain accurate and current client files. Serve as a 24-hour, on-call attorney on a rotating basis (with additional compensation).
May direct non-attorney staff on specific projects or cases, but does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description, but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.
Public Defender I
Experience in criminal defense or civil cases handled by the Public Defender is desired, but is not required.
Public Defender II
Minimum two years of experience as a public defender or other significant criminal or relevant civil experience.
Public Defender Ill
Minimum four years of experience as a public defender or other significant criminal or relevant civil experience.
Perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS for this position as listed above.
Computer-based legal research programs Microsoft Office suite
Court docket systems
Washington law and statues relating to criminal offenses and select civil cases
Washington rules of evidence, criminal procedure, and civil procedure in select civil cases
Operation of standard office equipment, including printers, fax machines, copy machines, calculators, computers, and scanners
Work with people in a courteous manner
Maintain confidentiality and follow the code of ethics Conduct bench and jury trials
Read, analyze and interpret legal documents
Effectively present information and respond to questions from judges
Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Function in a self-directed capacity and collaborate well with others working as a team
Licenses and/or Certifications:
Member of the Washington State Bar Association in good standing, or the ability to become licensed within the probationary period.
Work is performed primarily in an office, jail, hospital, and/or courtroom environment. Job may require sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. Some bending, stooping, or light lifting to access files may be required. Public defense by its very nature is demanding and stressful. However, staff members are professionals and strive to maintain close mutual support.
Hazards:
Hazards are those present in an office, jail, hospital, or courtroom environment. A physical hazard may occur from hostile individuals, which may include verbal or physical threats, and threats with weapons. Hazards may also include exposure to germs from aspiration or physical contact with other persons and objects, including, but not limited to, documents, writing instruments, and writing surfaces.
Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position.
Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination in its employment practices.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call: (360)416-1382.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employee.
Salary Range: $51,734 to 51,734 + Washington State Employee Benefits FLSA - Full-time, Non-Exempt
*** Employment in Washington State *Only* is Required ***
The WSBA's mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.
Purpose and Position Summary:
The Equity and Justice Programs Coordinator is part of the Equity and Justice Team. The primary purpose of the Equity and Justice Programs Coordinator is to provide administrative and programmatic support to the Equity and Justice Team.
Equity and Justice Team Administrative Support and Operations
Volunteer Support
Under the direction of and in partnership with the Chief Equity and Justice Officer, Equity and Justice Leads and Specialist, the Programs Coordinator provides varying levels of support for the volunteer entities they manage including the Access to Justice Board, the Council on Public Defense, the DEI Council, the Pro Bono and Public Service Committee and Washington State Bar Foundation Board. Tasks include but are not limited to:
Event Planning and Execution
The Equity and Justice Programs Coordinator collaborates with the rest of the Equity and Justice Team to provide varying levels of support on virtual, in-person and hybrid events (e.g., Law Student Reception, Access to Justice Board’s Post-Goldmark Luncheon Session and regional meetings and receptions, Access to Justice Conference, Pathways to the Profession Summit) including but not limited to:
Team Collaboration
Other duties
This position, while primarily remote, must be flexible to work in office or travel within WA state as deemed necessary, or as required. This position may also have the option to work in-office. For remote work, must have an adequate home/work environment and internet access, for performing work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.
***Employment with the Washington State Bar Association mandates that WSBA Staff must reside and be able to work within the State of Washington at the time of hire, and during active employment status. ***WSBA Staff must be authorized and approved to work in the United States upon hire: This position is not eligible for sponsorship. WSBA administers pre-employment background screening upon a contingent verbal offer, and prior to hire.
The essential functions of the job that must be performed, with or without a reasonable accommodation: This position must be able to regularly work five days per week in an office type environment (remote or in office), possess the ability to primarily sit/stand and use a computer, and lift/push/pull items weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to operate a computer keyboard, and other standard office equipment (e.g., printer/scanner/fax/telephone). This position must be able to read, write, and speak with others in English.
For consideration and to apply, interested candidates are required to apply online here, and submit the following *required materials: the online application, and both a resume and a cover letter.
Include how your experience, and skills make you a good fit and most qualified for this position. Candidates are invited to describe any lived experience of systemic oppression that supports relevant work towards this position. We recognize that structural racism and oppression create inequities in education and opportunity, and that many people from marginalized communities may be hesitant to apply when they do not meet traditional education requirements. Relevant and transferable skills gained through education, employment, and/or lived experience of systemic oppression may substitute for a degree or professional experience.
***Applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete, therefore if for any reason you are not able to add your cover letter to the employment application, you may send it to recruiting@wsba .org, upon completion of applying.
WSBA administers pre-employment background testing upon receiving a contingent verbal offer, and prior to hire.
The Washington State Bar Association operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court and exercises a governmental function authorized by the Washington Supreme Court to license and regulate the state’s nearly 40,000 legal professionals, including lawyers, limited practice officers, and limited license legal technicians. The WSBA both regulates legal professionals under the authority of the Court and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding. The WSBA administers the bar admission process, including the bar exam; provides record-keeping and licensing functions; administers the lawyer discipline system. and provides continuing legal education for legal professionals, in addition to numerous other educational and member-service activities.
Position location: Sacramento, CA
Application link: https://stoelselfapply.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=15&FilterJobID=353
Position Description:
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.
Role Overview The Sacramento 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 California State bar or ability to waive in (preferred).
Stoel Rives: Part 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: Compensation, Benefits, and More! The pay range for this position in the State of California is $184,000 – $210,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This information is provided per California's pay transparency law, SB 1162. This salary range is based on market location.
In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings. For example, our benefits offerings include paid family & medical leave (and an on/off-ramp program for expecting parents), unlimited PTO, a flexible schedule program, remote work options, and a sabbatical program for eligible attorneys. We also offer competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA, and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options. We also provide a generous firm-contributed health savings account and a pre-tax transportation/parking plan. To help meet billable hour expectations, we also allow up to 50 hours of billable credit for diversity, equity, and inclusion-related activities, as well as an additional up to 50 hours for pro bono activities. 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 job satisfaction.
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.
The City of Seattle's Community Police Commission is currently seeking a Policy Director. This role is crucial in leading our team towards effective oversight of the Seattle Police Department and fostering active community involvement in policy development, in line with Ordinance 125315.
The Policy Director will play a key role in directing all policy development activities, collaborating closely with the CPC Executive Director and Commissioners, as well as engaging with accountability partner agencies and the public.
If you're interested or know someone who might be a great fit, please find the full job description and application details here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4437562/policy-director
Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm PDT on Tuesday, April 16th.
This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed as they are received.
The expected monthly salary upon hire is to be between $14,672.44 and $17,426.20, as the top step of the scale is reserved for the end of the probationary period (12 months).
are qualities important to success in this position.
The City Attorney serves as a member of the City's executive management team, providing professional municipal legal work and executive-level, administrative work with responsibility to plan, direct, and coordinate comprehensive legal services for the City. As the City Attorney, you will plan, organize, and direct a legal staff of 21 with a budget of $6.7 million, providing comprehensive legal services to the City including:
To be considered for this position, you must:
WHY CHOOSE AUBURN? The City offers a competitive benefit package exceeding $60,000 annually, including health, vision, and dental insurance with employee premiums paid by the City. The City contributes to the State of Washington Retirement System pension plan, makes employer contributions to employees' VEBA account (tax-free health savings account), and Social Security. Auburn observes 11 holidays (paid) each year, and provides two paid floating holidays of the employee's choice annually. Vacation and sick leave hours are accrued each pay period, and 80 hours of management leave is issued each year in January (and will be pro-rated upon hire). There are multiple deferred compensation options and opportunity to contribute to a flexible spending account.
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit: https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits
AAG – Government Compliance & Enforcement Division, Olympia (DL: 4/8/24) New!
AAG – Children, Youth, and Families Division, PAL Section, Tumwater (DL: 4/8/24) New!
AAG – Criminal Justice Division, Seattle/Spokane (DL: 4/11/24)
Division Chief – Torts Division (DL: 4/17/24) New!
AAG – Complex Litigation Division (Open continuous, first review 4/7/24)
AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima or Wenatchee (Open continuous)
Position title: Senior Environmental Attorney Position location: Other - ANC, SDO, SFO, SAC, WDC, BOI, MSP, PDX, SLC, SEA Application Link: https://stoelselfapply.viglobalcloud.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=15&FilterJobID=397
Job Description: About Stoel Rives and the Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources Practice Expanding our environmental and natural resources expertise is one of Stoel Rives' priorities in its strategic plan, and our nationally recognized Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources practice is a key source of our strength. We represent major businesses in the manufacturing, agricultural, forest products, mining, oil & gas, and renewable energy industries. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to build and maintain strong relationships with agency officials and industry associations and you will have the opportunity to work on interesting, long-term projects with established clients. 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 Stoel Rives is seeking an Environmental Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join the environmental section of its Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources practice. This position may be based in any one of our 10 offices. All candidates should have experience in matters involving state and federal cleanup of contaminated sites, and/or compliance with environmental laws. The ideal candidate will enjoy complex legal and factual analysis requiring problem solving and critical thinking. This attorney will support our clients to meet their everyday environmental law-related needs, including compliance (e.g., chemical reporting, stormwater management, and waste characterization and disposal), cleanup work, responding to government information requests, investigations and enforcement actions, and citizen suit/toxic tort defense. This attorney will also advise clients on the environmental aspects of real estate and corporate transactions including identifying and allocating environmental risks, negotiating and drafting environmental provisions of transaction documents, and obtaining and reviewing environmental site assessments and other diligence materials. All our attorneys gain exceptional first-hand experience on sophisticated legal matters through their work with other lawyers and clients involving a variety of complex and cutting-edge issues pertaining to natural resources, wildlife, and environmental laws. 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 list below describes our ideal team player. If you have many of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply. * Environmental compliance and/or cleanup experience and interest as described in the "Role Overview" section above; * Strong communication and writing skills, including the ability to listen actively, think critically, and communicate complex concepts concisely to multiple audiences; * Excellent judgment and ability to make clear decisions; * Ability to prioritize and execute tasks for multiple complex projects simultaneously; * Self-starter with a commitment to excellence; * Desire to invest in yourself and your career; * Desire to develop client relationships; * Detail oriented and ability to produce client-ready documents; * JD from an accredited university; * Community engagement; and * Membership in good standing in the AK, CA, DC, ID, MN, OR, UT or WA bar (required) Stoel Rives: Part of Our Team At Stoel Rives, we offer a unique lateral integration program that has deepened our relationships and connections with our lateral lawyers, while providing them resources and information necessary for success. How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits, and More! The pay range for this position is $245,000+; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This salary range is based on market location. In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings. For example, our benefits offerings include paid family & medical leave (and an on/off-ramp program for expecting parents), unlimited PTO, a flexible schedule program, remote work options, and a sabbatical program for eligible attorneys. We also offer competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA, and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options. We also provide a generous firm-contributed health savings account and a pre-tax transportation/ parking plan. To help meet billable hour expectations, we also allow up to 50 hours of billable credit for diversity, equity, and inclusion-related activities, as well as an additional up to 50 hours for pro bono activities (Associates, Of Counsel, and Staff Attorneys only). 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 job satisfaction. 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, Pro Bono Committee, Affinity Groups, and Parenting Circle. We proudly partner with Diversity Lab<https://www.diversitylab.com/> 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<https://www.mtnfund2025.com/> 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.