Grays Harbor County Department of Public Defense is a newly created department, which opened its office doors in December 2019.  The DPD contracts with attorneys in private practice contracted with the county to provide indigent defense representation.  The attorneys are appointed by the court to represent individuals.

 

There is an absence of women attorneys in the county although there is a significant number of criminally accused women and minorities.

 

I invite all crime defense attorneys to consider indigent representation contracts with Grays Harbor County.  The drive to the historic courthouse in Montesano is beautiful and traffic with virtually no traffic issues.

 

RFQ information at: http://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/news_detail_T16_R103.php

 

Visit the Department of Public Defense webpage at:

http://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/departments/public_defense/index.php

or Call 360-964-1591       

The Criminal Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for a highly motivated attorney to join our office as a contract deputy assistant attorney (DPAA) covering the infractions calendars.
 
The mission of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is to do Justice.  The hallmarks of service in the Office are Integrity, Compassion, Leadership and Professionalism.  We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.  We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.  We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive.  We encourage you to watch our six minute values video:  https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/prosecutor/jobs.aspx

The Infractions DPAA will cover work at courthouses in Shoreline, Burien, and Seattle.  The Infractions DPAA may also be assigned to work in Redmond and Kent.   The Infractions DPAA is expected to be able to work at all of these locations.   

Application Materials:  Applicants must complete application form, answer supplemental questions and attach a resume and cover letter addressed to Stephanie Sato. 
 

Job Duties

The DPAA contract is for six-months, with the option to extend an additional six months (12 months total) depending on budget and satisfactory performance.   We hire regular deputies from current DPAA candidates when we have openings.  This DPAA position is primarily assigned to work the Infractions calendars in our District Court Unit.  This position will provide excellent courtroom experience, especially for new or inexperienced lawyers.
Work assignments will most likely include four days of infractions calendars:  Mondays and Fridays in Shoreline, and Wednesdays and Thursdays in Burien, with Tuesdays in Seattle for calendar preparation, case staffings, meetings, and other calendar coverage.  The infractions calendars cover moving and non-moving vehicle violations such as speeding and school bus stop-sign violations; defective equipment on vehicles; and, fishing violations.  The infractions calendars typically consist of 80-100 cases per day.  The Infractions DPAA will review infraction reports to determine legality, strengths and weaknesses from the evidence, negotiate just outcomes with pro se respondents or defense attorneys on behalf of their clients, and cross examine respondents in contested infractions proceedings.  This DPAA position may possibly lead to handling gross misdemeanor cases in our District Court Unit, assisting with drug and mainstream felony filings, and covering felony calendars.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

·          Must be a licensed member in good standing with the Washington State Bar

·          Passion and willingness to learn courtroom oral advocacy skills.

·          Experience with legal research, legal writing and legal analysis.

·          Capacity to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

·          Highly organized and able to complete a variety of tasks in an accurate manner.

·          Ability to learn and work independently.

·          Ability to take initiative and exercise reasonable decision making.

·          Skilled in meeting deadlines with attention to detail

·          Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with management, co-workers, attorneys, law enforcement, the court and the public.

·          Strong work ethic.

·          Willingness to assume unscheduled and unexpected responsibilities in addition to usual workload.

·          Willingness to accept feedback and ability to incorporate changes as requested by a supervisor

·          Commitment to Equity, Social and Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development.

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements:  U.S. Citizenship (per RCW).  Must submit to a criminal history check. 
 

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being.  Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

·          Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members

·          Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

·          Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

·          Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

·          10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)

·          Generous vacation and paid sick leave

·          Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave

·          Flexible Spending Account

·          Wellness programs

·          Onsite gyms and activity centers

·          Employee giving program

·          Employee assistance programs

·          Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

·          Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits please visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.  If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.  Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
 
NOTE:  Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
 
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

This is professional legal work with primary responsibility for prosecution of

criminal misdemeanor violations and traffic infractions in Auburn Municipal

Court. Duties, responsibilities and tasks shall be divided among the

prosecutors with a focus on periodic rotation, to assure a relatively even

division of work and to provide a varied work experience for the

prosecutors. The page to apply can be found here

The Equity and Justice Specialist is part of the Equity and Justice Team, which develops, establishes, implements, and evaluates initiatives, programs and policies that: 1) serve the increasingly diverse members of the public especially those who cannot access justice because of poverty or other forms of marginalization; 2) equip and support WSBA members to serve the public especially those who cannot access justice because of poverty or other forms of marginalization; 3) ensure the legal profession is diverse and inclusive for people applying to join WSBA and members of WSBA; and 4)  ensure the WSBA operates in ways that align with its stated values of justice, diversity, inclusion and equity.  The primary role of the Equity and Justice Specialist is to support, build and maintain relationships with the Minority Bar Associations, Diversity Committee, the Moderate Means Program law school partners and to support the development and delivery of the WSBA’s diversity, equity and inclusion commitment. This position provides a wide range of support and coordination in the areas of data analysis, consultation, resource development, and communications. The Equity and Justice Specialist plays a vital role representing WSBA in access to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion work.

 

For more details and to apply, click here.

Miller Nash Graham & Dunn ("MNG&D") is seeking a partner-level attorney with significant experience in commercial loan workouts and restructurings and commercial bankruptcy to join its Seattle office. Experience with bankruptcy, receivership, and related insolvency proceedings is required, as well as strong academic credentials and analytical ability. Candidates with portable business are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please upload as one PDF: A cover letter, résumé, and law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and send by e-mail to Bethany Brown, Director of Legal Talent, Diversity & Inclusion, at MNRecruiting@millernash.com. For record-keeping, please include the ad source in the subject line of your e-mail (e.g. WSBA ad, OSB ad, firm website, etc.).

MNG&D is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Miller Nash Graham & Dunn (“MNG&D”) is seeking an associate attorney with four or more years of substantive transactional experience to join its Seattle, Washington office. The ideal candidate will have experience with sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities, and general corporate representation of businesses. Experience with structuring, negotiating, and drafting a wide range of transactional documents and contracts desired. Strong academic credentials and analytical ability required.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, writing sample, and law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) by e-mail to  MNRecruiting@millernash.com, Attn: Bethany Brown, Director of Legal Talent, Diversity & Inclusion. For recordkeeping, please include the ad source in the subject line of your e-mail (e.g., state bar ad, firm website, etc.).

MNG&D is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

The highly respected and accomplished Puget Sound based Personal Injury law firm of Adler Giersch seeks an attorney with the desire to become our next “Rising Star”. This attorney will have been actively practicing law in Washington State for the past 2-5 years, have some trial advocacy experience, and interest in taking those skills to seek justice and fairness for clients. Attorneys from plaintiffs’ injury and defense insurance bars with 2-5 years’ experience are encouraged to apply. Submissions will be confidential. We are growing and looking to the future.

Our candidate will be looking to make the move into an opportunity that seldom comes along: to grow professionally, contribute to the success of a law practice, and be involved in the management of the firm. The candidate will also be mentored by experienced and well-regarded attorneys, practice in a “client-centric” law firm, and get rewarded well for all of it, including a fast-track to partnership. The position requires exceptional oral and written communication skills, the desire to develop into a top-notch trial attorney, and someone with a high emotional intelligence.

Candidates should also have excellent organizational and time management skills, and a strong work ethic that is client-focused, teamoriented and driven by a passion for advocacy and excellence. We started in 1983 and are a successful 5-attorney boutique law firm. Our word-of-mouth practice started over 30 years ago and continues to thrive and grow. Our practice emphasizes moderate and severe trauma injury cases and major matters involving traumatic brain injury. Our cases have resulted in changes to the law that have had wide-sweeping impact. We have appeared in Seattle Business Magazine’s “Top 100 Companies to Work for in Washington State” for the past five consecutive years, earning the “#1 Small Business to Work For” in 2016 and 2019. This recognition comes from our highly functional, culture-centric and fun work environment. We also offer competitive salary and benefits, performance-based compensation, and opportunities for professional and personal growth.

We are also recognized as a preeminent Northwest law firm by the legal, health care and local communities, and are an AV-rated firm (top 1% in the state). Our experienced attorneys are designated Washington SuperLawyers™, and hold the highest ratings of 10/10 on Avvo.com. We achieve great results and provide top-tier service to our clients. Ready to make “the move”? Send your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to Kristin Cruse, Operations Administrator, Adler Giersch, 333 Taylor Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 or send via email to kcruse@adlergiersch.com. 

McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC was formed in 1995 by a group of attorneys known for their rigorous and successful representation of clients. Our attorneys have established exceptional reputations in local, state, and national legal communities for handling highly visible and complex commercial litigation and business transactions.

McNaul Ebel focuses on three main practice areas:

• •       Litigation & Trial Practice
• •       Real Estate & Capital Markets
• •       Emerging Companies

Our clients range from international enterprises, institutional investors, and well-established businesses to small local firms, technology startups, and individual entrepreneurs.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

We are in search of an Associate Attorney to join our Litigation Department.

To be considered for the position, applicants must demonstrate an exemplary academic background, outstanding communication and writing skills, and a positive, collaborative attitude.

Core Responsibilities

• •       Participate in all phases of civil litigation, from the pleading stage through trial;
• •       Engage in discovery, including drafting written discovery, reviewing documents, and preparing for and defending/taking depositions;
• •       Factual and legal research;
• •       Written and oral motions practice;
• •       Pretrial and trial practice.

Basic Requirements

• •       2-4 years of complex litigation experience;
• •       J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school;
• •       Excellent academic credentials;
• •       Admitted to the WSBA, or actively obtaining Washington license;
• •       Ability to travel occasionally;
• •       Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• •       The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter seeking professional challenges and the opportunity to assume substantive responsibility in complex cases;
• •       Experience counseling parties in a variety of pre-dispute and dispute resolution contexts;
• •       Hands-on experience with commercial and business litigation;
• •       Ability to manage a large number and variety of projects and to work independently, often in a fast-paced environment;
• •       Experience with electronic discovery and large document productions;
• •       Keen business sense, with an ability to find creative solutions to legal issues and to balance legal risks against business interests;
• •       Ability to work as a team player who can manage paralegals and legal assistants cooperatively, efficiently, and respectfully;
• •       Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• •       Demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior attorneys;
• •       Ability to manage competing demands.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, law school transcript, and two unedited writing samples containing legal analysis (e.g. dispositive motion briefing) to Susan Little, Director of Human Resources, 600 University St., Suite 2700, Seattle, WA 98101, or slittle@mcnaul.com.

 

McNaul Ebel Nawrot Helgren is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

We are seeking a:
 

·          DEI: Leader with demonstrated knowledge of and experience working on initiatives and within organizational cultures with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

·          Experienced: High-level leader who can work side-by-side with top-level PAO managers including Dan Satterberg, the Chief and Deputy Chief of staff, Chiefs of all Divisions, as well as external leaders at other government agencies and community partner organizations including the King County Sherriff, King County Executive, Seattle Police Department, Seattle City Attorney, etc.

·          Strategic: Proactive thinker who can anticipate challenges and envision opportunities; strategic planner in the development of internal and external PAO communications initiatives.

·          Collaborative: Team player who can listen and put other ideas first, when needed, and create inclusive environments, open conversations and authentic connections. Can thoughtfully provide and receive constructive feedback for the better of the project/group.

·          Responsive: Action-oriented contributor who understands the urgency around deadlines and can think quickly, gather input and respond accurately under pressure at times.

·          Enthusiastic: Leader who can maintain a consistent, energetic attitude in a fast-faced and sometimes stressful work environment. Passion for equity and social justice issues and doing justice in the criminal justice system.

Salary $132,332.20 - $167,713.00 Annually

Location Seattle, WA

Job Type  Appointed

Department  PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys

Job Number  2020-11261

Closing  2/18/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

For full job description, benefits, and to apply,

The Vancouver, Washington, office of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn is seeking a full-time attorney with six or more years of practical experience in commercial litigation. This Counsel position will support Partners and Senior Counsel in the Vancouver office with legal research, briefing, motion practice, and other aspects of litigation. The attorney will not be expected to generate business.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Washington trusts & estates litigation or estate planning and a desire to work on trusts & estates litigation matters. The successful candidate will also possess a proven ability and enthusiasm for working in a collegial team environment, experience conducting legal research and preparing exceptional written work product for all phases of litigation, and the ability to independently manage many aspects of litigation. Membership in the Washington State Bar required. Membership in the Oregon State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity preferred.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and writing sample by e-mail to Sharae Gross at MNRecruiting@millernash.com.

MNG&D is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.