Corr Cronin LLP is a dynamic Seattle litigation firm with high-caliber clients seeking a mid-level associate with 3-7 years of experience. We offer competitive compensation, immediate opportunities for growth and development, and a collaborative work environment. Large firm or clerkship experience preferred. Come work with us!
www.corrcronin.com
Please send a resume and writing sample to mdore@corrcronin.
CORR CRONIN LLP
Corr Cronin LLP handles all aspects of civil litigation, for clients of all sizes (from individuals and regional companies to Fortune 500 corporations), in an array of business-related practice areas. We represent clients in high-stakes litigation throughout the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho) and beyond.
The Seattle office of Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is seeking an associate attorney to join its municipal practice. Applicants must have experience in municipal law, developed research and writing skills, litigation experience, superior academic credentials, and the ability to work closely with multiple attorneys and staff. The preferred candidate will have experience with substantive law surrounding at least one of the following: land use/zoning matters; public records and open government requirements; public bidding and contracting; municipal ethics; or personnel, employment and labor issues. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in litigating land use matters before Hearing Examiners and courts and in providing legal review of municipal documents under the Public Records Act. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal law.
The position involves the following responsibilities:
• Support and advise City Council, Mayor, City staff members and local boards/commissions;
• Research and analyze complex issues;
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, policies and procedures;
• Provide telephonic and email advice to clients as needed;
• Counsel clients to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws;
• Attend meetings of the City Council, boards, and commissions;
• Communicate with prospective and existing clients in a professional and courteous manner;
• Represent municipal clients in judicial litigation and in administrative appeals, hearings, and other proceedings;
• Negotiate/draft/review contracts, deeds, leases, bid documents and bonds, easements, interlocal agreements, and other documents.
Desired Skills:
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Team-oriented yet self-motivated mentality
• Attention to detail
• Display of ownership with job responsibilities
• The ability to learn quickly
OMW is a mid-size, multi-specialty firm primarily serving Pacific Northwest clients for over 100 years. The firm emphasizes a collaborative, team approach to the delivery of legal services and takes pride in providing a professional and friendly culture. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, vendors, and clients. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, life insurance, an employee assistant program, and long-term disability. Additionally, this is an opportunity to work with a terrific group of attorneys and staff in a professional and fun work environment. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (4,500 words or fewer, excerpts acceptable) to Shari Tipp at stipp@omwlaw.com or 901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3500, Seattle, WA 98164.
Position Description
The Government Affairs Section of the Seattle City Attorney's Office is seeking a litigator with an interest in public sector practice to join our team. As an Assistant City Attorney, you will defend lawsuits against the City of Seattle and bring affirmative litigation in practice areas including constitutional, charter, regulatory, ethics, and municipal law litigation and local government litigation work. Additionally, you will be involved in litigation involving the Seattle Police Department, typically defending against § 1983 cases alleging violations of constitutional rights. These claims span from relatively minor matters to intensely litigated cases involving severe injuries, death and/or matters of public importance. Government Affairs litigation matters often attract significant attention from elected officials and media representatives. In addition to this opportunity to join a team that is dedicated to public service, the City Attorney's Office offers a generous benefit program which includes paid leave benefits, paid parental and family leave, low cost health benefits, and the opportunity to participate in a defined benefit retirement program.
This position will focus primarily on litigation, although it may involve advice work on matters where litigation is anticipated. You will be successful in this role if you are capable of handling all aspects of both affirmative and defense civil litigation independently, including motions practice, discovery, trial and appellate work. You will be successful as a Government Affairs litigator if you can balance highly scrutinized matters of public importance in a fast-paced and ever-changing litigation landscape. Because this is a general litigation position, you will need to quickly learn and develop strategies regarding a wide variety of substantive areas of the law; collaborating with your team to find creative solutions to a myriad of case and client-related concerns.
The Civil Division of the City Attorney's Office seeks to set salaries based on objective measures of experience. Salaries are not subject to negotiation. Our office is abiding by public health guidelines and maximizing telework arrangements for our employees except for necessary essential in-person work through January 8, 2021. The selected candidate will work with their direct supervisor on alternatives to meet workload requirements while considering public health guidelines during this time frame. For your application to be accepted you must: • Complete the online City Application, • Attach a resume detailing your relevant experience, • Attach a cover letter describing your unique interest in the position and applying your relevant experience to the requirements and qualifications of the job, and • Provide a legal writing sample that is less than 10 pages. This can be an excerpt from a larger sample. For questions regarding the Seattle City Attorney's Office, this position, or the application process, please contact Bridget Lamp, HR Specialist, at 206-684-8228 or bridget.lamp@seattle.gov. If you have trouble uploading the documents, please reach out with enough time to submit the required materials prior to the closing date and time.
AgencyCity of Seattle
AddressSeattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500 Seattle, Washington, 98104
Websitehttp://www.seattle.gov/jobs
About the Office:
United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Western District of Washington is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation in the Western District of Washington (WDWA) that involves the United States in some way. A large portion of the work involves criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law. The office also handles civil lawsuits by or against a Department or agency of the United States, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. The USAO is divided into two litigating Divisions (Criminal and Civil). The main office is located in Seattle, Washington and a branch office is located in Tacoma, Washington. The office has an authorized strength of approximately 74 Assistant United States Attorneys.
Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.
Job Description:
The Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division pursue prosecutions for violations of federal law that occur within the District. Criminal Division Assistant United States Attorneys advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and at times represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The attorneys hired for these positions will be assigned to criminal matters involving various areas of federal criminal law. These positions may be located in either the Seattle or Tacoma Offices. Applicants should state their preference of office location in the cover letter. Further, any applicant hired for a position to be located in the Tacoma Office should anticipate spending the first several months in the position working at the Seattle office for training. Work in the Tacoma office also requires periodic travel to Seattle as needed for casework and additional training.
Qualifications:
The applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. experience. Ideal qualifications include at least five years of post-J.D. litigation experience, with some experience in criminal law.
Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an ability to synthesize a wide range of data, help direct an investigation and have the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills, and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and in the highest ethical manner.
Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing, and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants also must demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with Internet research, electronic court filing, electronic mail and data management, word processing, and video-conferencing systems.
Salary:
$70,120 to $170,700.00.
Travel:
Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required.
Application Process:
Interested persons must email the following items in pdf format to the email address listed below:
USAWAW.Hiring@usdoj.gov
Brian T. Moran
United States Attorney
c/o Tessa M. Gorman
First Assistant United States Attorney
700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220
Seattle, Washington 98101
1. A cover letter referencing Vacancy Announcement: 20-WDWA-AUSA-04 (Criminal- Seattle/Tacoma)
2. A detailed resume that includes the month/year start and end dates for each position held;
3. A law school transcript for any applicant with less than five years of experience as an attorney; and
4. A writing sample meeting the criteria set forth below
Writing Sample: Include a sample of your legal writing, such as a portion or all of an appellate brief, motion and memorandum of points and authorities, or opinion letter. The writing sample should be a recent example of your work and demonstrate your ability to analyze legal issues and present that analysis in written form.
The sample should be predominantly your own work. If the document was edited by others, include a cover memo that briefly describes the level of editing that occurred.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Application Deadline:
Monday, August 17, 2020
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Number of Positions:
1+
Updated August 3, 2020
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Equal Employment Opportunity: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, pregnancy, status as a parent, or any other nonmerit-based factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. For more information, please review our full EEO Statement.
Reasonable Accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities: The Department encourages qualified applicants with disabilities, including individuals with targeted/severe disabilities to apply in response to posted vacancy announcements. Qualified applicants with targeted/severe disabilities may be eligible for direct hire, non-competitive appointment under Schedule A (5 C.F.R. § 213.3102(u)) hiring authority. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact one of the Department’s Disability Points of Contact (DPOC) to express an interest in being considered for a position. See list of DPOCs.
Suitability and Citizenship: It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Congress generally prohibits agencies from employing non-citizens within the United States, except for a few narrow exceptions as set forth in the annual Appropriations Act (see, https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/non-citizens/). Pursuant to DOJ component policies, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Trustee’s Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, qualifying non-U.S. citizens meeting immigration and appropriations law criteria may apply for employment with other DOJ organizations. However, please be advised that the appointment of non-U.S. citizens is extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ employees are subject to a residency requirement. Candidates must have lived in the United States for at least three of the past five years. The three-year period is cumulative, not necessarily consecutive. Federal or military employees, or dependents of federal or military employees serving overseas, are excepted from this requirement. This is a Department security requirement which is waived only for extreme circumstances and handled on a case-by-case basis.
Veterans: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.
The YWCA is the oldest and largest women’s organization in the world. Our mission at the YWCA: eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Since 1913 the YWCA of Spokane has served as a source of strength for women and children in the Spokane community. Supported by an excellent Board, management team and staff, the YWCA is the region’s provider of comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence.
The YWCA Spokane’s Domestic Violence Legal Services team provides free family law advice, representation, and referral to survivors of domestic violence with civil legal issues in Spokane, Ferry, Whitman, Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties. This combination of services increases victims' chances of permanently and safely ending their domestic violence relationship and establishing lives free of violence. YWCA Spokane’s legal program is able to help individuals experiencing domestic violence with a wide variety of related legal issues including; Divorce/Legal Separation, Child Custody/Parenting Plans, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance, Modifications, Contempt, Paternity, Address Confidentiality Program and Protection Orders.
The YWCA Spokane has an exciting leadership position for an experienced and energetic attorney to serve as its next
Director of Legal Services. This self-directed leader will be responsible for providing both direct client representation and leadership, direction and support to the YWCA’s legal team.
Primary job duties are to provide legal services for domestic violence victims and to provide administration and supervision of YWCA legal program, grants and staff. This position may be assigned to some or all of the following responsibilities:
• Provide brief legal services and direct representation for victims of domestic violence petitioning for civil orders of protection, divorce, child custody, and related family law matters.
• Oversee the delivery of high quality legal services by implementing best practices in service delivery, ensuring legal staff receives training and mentorship and adheres to the highest standards of legal and professional ethics.
• Mentor legal staff in the development of best practices, case strategy, monitoring caseloads, ensuring case coverage and compliance with case management protocols.
• Lead, direct and guide the team by setting clear performance expectations, providing direct performance feedback and creating opportunities for ongoing growth and development
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all funding requirements of department’s federal, state and private grants
• Ensure legal services team and partners meet all contractual deliverables, coordinate grants and contracts reporting requirements, and ensure compliance with programmatic, administrative and budget goals.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with partner service organizations including Inland Northwest Legal Assistance Collaborative partner agencies in Spokane, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry and Kootenai counties.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
• Juris Doctorate required
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred
• Admitted to the Washington State Bar
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in non-profit program management and/or legal services
• Minimum of 2 years family law experience
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Minimum of 2 years working with survivors of domestic violence preferred Understanding of the civil and criminal court systems
Starting Pay: $65,000 to $70,000 Annually, DOE
Full time position: 40 hours per week, full time, Exempt
The YWCA Spokane offers a competitive benefits package including;
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short term and Long Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer funded retirement plan
*Benefit eligibility dependent upon employment status.
Please apply by submitting your RESUME and a COVER LETTER to ywcajobs@ywcaspokane.org
YWCA of Spokane is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Presides over and adjudicates court and jury trials for
City of Lakewood and City of University Place, City of DuPont and Town of Steilacoom
This recruitment is to fill the unexpired term of the Municipal Court Judge. The current 4-year term expires December 31, 2021.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.
New! AAG - Revenue and Finance (DL: 8/2/2020)
The Revenue and Finance Division has an immediate opening for an AAG to represent the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). The DRS is the state agency that administers all statewide public pension systems and the Deferred Compensation program. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney to work on complex administrative and court pension litigation and appeals, including class actions, and advise DRS on all aspects of state and federal pension and pension-related tax law. The division's attorneys litigate before various administrative boards, Washington superior and appellate courts, and federal courts.
New! AAG - Olympia Social and Health Services (DCY) (DL: 8/10/2020)
The Social and Health Services Olympia Division has an opening for an AAG in the seven-attorney Children, Youth, and Families Headquarters Section, located in Olympia. The section has several major areas of responsibility, which include: Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) headquarters advice and representation; policy support to the AGO when needed on child care, early learning, and child welfare issues; statewide juvenile litigation and appellate coordination; and coordination of training for juvenile litigation AAGs.
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Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.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 Tracy Robinson at 360-586-7693. 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.
Supervisory Attorney (Section Research Manager)
Open and Close Dates: 06/03/2020 to 07/20/2020
Salary: $142,701 to $170,800 per year
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD) is seeking a Supervisory Attorney (Section Research Manager).
The Supervisory Attorney for the American Law Division (ALD) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) leads a section of ALD legislative attorneys who advise Members of Congress, congressional committees, and their staffs on legal questions of national and international significance.
Service to Congress: Directs and supervises the legal research, analysis, and writing by a section of ALD legislative attorneys for Congress on questions of national or international importance that arise during the legislative process. Through critical review, ensures that legal research, analysis, and writing is objective, authoritative, nonpartisan, timely, and accessible; reflects the congressional agenda; and responds to the legislative needs of Congress. Establishes and maintains relationships with Members of Congress and congressional committees and staff.
Projects and Collaboration: Directly supervises a section of ALD legislative attorneys as well as multiple subject matter teams of ALD legislative attorneys and may, as directed by the ALD Assistant/Deputy Assistant Director (AD/DAD), design, organize, coordinate, and implement major projects, programs, and initiatives related to sensitive and complex legal questions of national or international importance. Coordinates and collaborates with counterparts in other CRS divisions to design, develop, and implement multidisciplinary projects, programs, and initiatives related to sensitive and complex legal questions and public policies of national or international significance.
Administrative: Advises and assists the ALD AD/DAD on all facets of division administration. Contributes to and helps develop CRS-wide strategic goals and priorities. Ensures that ALD staff accommodate the changing needs of Congress and congressional committees and staff. Leads staff in achieving the Library’s and CRS’s visions, missions, and goals by managing performance, communicating priorities and management initiatives effectively, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, building and maintaining relationships, and leveraging diversity and inclusiveness. Oversees ALD staff’s implementation of CRS policies. Exhibits commitment to the Supervisor Core Competencies of the Library of Congress.
The Supervisory Attorney’s responsibilities will include:
Candidates with management experience in high-pressure legal environments (e.g., in law firms or litigating on behalf of the federal government), who have strong interpersonal skills, and are capable of leading a highly motivated, talented team of attorneys committed to providing Congress nonpartisan, authoritative, objective legal analysis are encouraged to apply. Prior experience as a judicial clerk on a federal or state court may be beneficial. Prior experience in environmental or financial regulatory law is helpful, but not necessary.
CRS works exclusively for Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency in the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource for over a century. CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.
CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online at USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/569841700.
Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
Job #A20200301 – Seattle, Washington
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking an experienced associate to join its market-leading Corporate group. The group's clients range from early stage startups to mature industry leaders and include many of the region's premier venture-backed and public companies. The group is experiencing strong growth and has particular need in the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice. Candidates should have solid academic credentials and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial office environment while working closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters at a national level.
To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.
APPLY HERE
