Columbia Legal Services is a legal advocacy organization that advances social, economic, and racial equity for people living in poverty. We hold government agencies, institutions, and other actors accountable to address the root causes of racism and their manifestation in unfair treatment and inequitable access to resources, power, and opportunities based on race. We focus on dismantling unfair systems of mass incarceration and immigration. We believe that communities should have a voice in the creation and implementation of the policies, laws, and legal systems that impact them.
We are committed to an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and equal opportunity for all employees, and strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, people who have been affected by mass incarceration, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. We believe in building and sustaining an organization that is reflective of the communities we serve, and is diverse in work background, experience, education, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities. We believe that the resulting diversity is both a source of program strength and a matter of fundamental human fairness.
Columbia Legal Services seeks a committed, hardworking, and organized full-time legal assistant to support all aspects of advocacy and office administration and contribute to our efforts to meet our clients’ civil legal needs and fulfill our mission.
The Legal Assistant works under the direction of the Deputy Advocacy Director and assumes responsibility for complex litigation support and other advocacy-related activities, and the administrative and advocacy-related needs of the local office. CLS offices have a collegial atmosphere that emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and mutual accountability. All staff members are expected to strive to understand the values, cultures, and concerns of the client communities we serve.
The Legal Assistant is expected to proficiently:
• Assist with preparing pleadings, correspondence and other needed documents, and perform other legal assistant tasks as needed.
• Provide general, local office administrative support.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy files, organize documents and enter data. • Distribute information by mail, fax and e-mail.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with clients and client communities (often internationally), community agencies and organizations, and government agencies.
• Organize meetings, trainings and conference calls. Who We Are Position Summary
• Conduct general research on the internet and in libraries, etc. Experience with the following duties is a plus (please indicate in your resume/cover letter):
• Conduct intensive fact development supporting advocacy, including research and client/witness interviews.
• Support complex litigation in state and federal courts, including managing voluminous discovery files and information.
• Provide in-person support for trials/hearings and policy hearings/presentations.
• Use eDiscovery software and tools.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish and able to provide effective and accurate translation and interpretation (written and oral) assistance.
• Commitment to civil legal services and sensitivity to people from diverse backgrounds - all staff members are expected to strive to understand the values, cultures, and concerns of the client communities we serve.
• Comfortable with technology and willing to learn new software programs; demonstrated proficiency in the use of law office technology including Microsoft Office applications for the creation and management of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mail; proficiency with Access or other database software preferred.
• Ability to work independently while participating as an effective member of the office team.
• Willingness to expand skills and responsibilities and participate in community outreach.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of individuals including members of various internal departments, co-counsel, and partner organizations.
• Willingness to work across offices (primarily using online tools).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written).
• Lived or other demonstrated meaningful and sustained experience with people living in poverty, people of color, immigrant, or indigenous communities or the criminal legal system is a plus.
This full-time, non-exempt position is a bargaining unit position, eligible for representation by Washington Legal Workers, our in-house labor union. Salary is commensurate with years of experience, based on a scale governed by our collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for 0-7 years of experience is $40,000 - $48,200 and includes an annual cost-of-living adjustment (plus a $60/month stipend for bilingual capability) and increases with each year of experience.
We also offer a comprehensive compensation package with 15 paid holidays, between 15-21 paid vacation days, 12 sick days, and between 3-5 personal days each year, as well as paid parental and family medical leave benefits and a partially-paid sabbatical every 7 years. We pay 100% of employee premiums for excellent health, vision, and dental benefits plus 50% of the maximum out-of-pocket deductible and Qualifications Compensation offer heavily subsidized family premiums. We also offer a 403(b) retirement benefit with employer contribution and a match, disability and life insurance, a subsidized transit pass, and an employee wellness program.
Send a cover letter, resume, and completed Equity Statement in PDF format to careers@columbialegal.org. Please make Bilingual Legal Assistant your subject line. We accept applications on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received before November 15th. CLS will contact you only if we decide to pursue your application. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the above email.
The UW Moderate Means Program (MMP) is the flagship pro bono program for students at UW Law and provides legal referrals for low and moderate income individuals as a part of the statewide Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Moderate Means Program. More info in the link below:
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=173510&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1
Position Description:
The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal advice and counsel to various businesses within the Boeing Global Services Commercial division. The successful candidate for this position will provide legal support to hardware product and software development and sales organizations as well as parts procurement.
The Senior Counsel will report to the Chief Counsel for BGS-Commercial, and will be based in the Seattle, Washington area.
Responsibilities
· Contract interpretation, drafting and negotiation. Contracts range from hardware and software sales and distribution agreements, to procurements, and range in complexity from simple transactions to billion dollar transactions. Assist business development teams and procurement and customer facing personnel with contract negotiation and some drafting. Provide risk-based legal assessment and advice concerning contract revisions and negotiations.
· Contribute to development of pro forma contracts.
· Partner with executive leadership teams on legal issues faced by the business and devise strategies to mitigate risk.
· Help structure collaborations with partners and participate in acquisitions and joint ventures from due diligence to post deal integration.
· Analyze complex legal issues and provide clear and concise advice that is actionable by the business organization. Work with subject matter experts in export control, privacy, employment and others to balance overall needs of the business with specific subject matter concerns.
· Determine Boeing's rights and obligations in disputes under its contracts with its suppliers and customers. Provide advice regarding pre-litigation disputes, including evaluation of claims, assessment of rights and remedies at law and under the contract, and negotiation and documentation of settlements.
Qualifications & Skills
Education:
· Juris Doctor degree from top tier law school, with record of high personal academic achievement.
Required:
· Licensed attorney in good standing.
· At least 7 years' relevant experience at a nationally recognized and well-regarded law firm or in-house experience at a global enterprise with a technology focus.
· Extensive knowledge of general contract law and transactions, drafting contracts, conducting negotiations.
· Experience in some or all of the following: intellectual property, the UCC, commercial parts and software distribution and licensing.
· Strong client management skills.
· Ability to quickly identify potential legal risks.
· Be comfortable coordinating with various support functions within Boeing.
Desired competencies and traits:
· Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is able to communicate effectively with broad range of business people and other professionals in locations around the globe.
· Demonstrates maturity, inspires confidence and establishes rapport with others easily and effectively.
· Contributes to workplace culture that values collegiality and a teamwork ethic.
· Acts with high integrity and sense of humility.
Contact: Katherine.cerreto@boeing.com
At the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, we aspire to be the best public law office in the nation. We are 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 an office that is diverse, respectful, inclusive and composed of the best legal talent available. 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 attorney opportunities. Click on the link below to access full position descriptions and qualifications for each of these ATTORNEY opportunities. You can also visit the state's centralized recruitment site at www.careers.wa.gov. For information about the AGO, visit www.atg.wa.gov.
AAG - Torts Division in Tacoma - The Office's Torts Division has an opening for a lawyer with at least 5 years of litigation experience to be located in its downtown Tacoma office. (DL: 11/11/19) Closing soon! AAG – Spokane Division’s Tort Section - The Office's Christine O. Gregoire Spokane Division has an immediate need to fill an assistant attorney general position in its Tort Section. (DL: 11/12/19) Closing soon! AAG - Licensing & Administrative Law Division - The Licensing & Administrative Law Division in Olympia is looking for an attorney to perform a range of litigation and advice, including assisting the Employment Security Department to implement the new paid family and medical leave law. (DL: 11/13/19) Closing soon!New! Deputy Solicitor General - The Solicitor General's Division is responsible for U. S. Supreme Court practice, appellate assistance programs, coordinating amicus briefs, preparing AG Opinions, writing ballot measure materials, coordinating statewide legal issues, coordinating certain litigation involving the federal government, and at times directly representing the state in significant matters. (DL: extended to 12/4/19) New! AAG - Complex Litigation Division - The Office has an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced attorney interested in litigating complex, high-profile cases. (DL: 12/8/19)
Please consider joining our e-mail subscription service to be informed of our attorney postings.
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
Experienced Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Attorney (Seattle)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 or Portland 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.
Thurston County Public Defense Mission: To Defend and Protect Our Clients' Constitutional Rights, One Person at a Time"
**This employment opportunity will remain open until filled. The Thurston County Public Defense Office reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. To ensure consideration for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible**
Thurston County Public Defense (TCPD) is currently recruiting for TWO full-time Defense Attorney positions. A Defense Attorney practices in either District Court, Juvenile Court or Superior Court with moderate supervision from a higher-level defense attorney. Immediate placement for these positions will be in District Court for Misdemeanor representation consistent with the District Court summary of duties below. District Court:
Superior Court:
Juvenile Court:
Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
TCPD utilizes a holistic defense model. Holistic representation is a client-centered, community-oriented approach to criminal defense that is currently emerging as an effective and critical solution to challenges within our criminal defense system. Holistic representation is based on the principle that defense lawyers and staff need to take an interdisciplinary approach - at times beyond the courtroom - to best represent clients and to address underlying issues affecting contact with the criminal justice system.
QUALIFICATIONS:
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION:
For more information about these positions, please contact Mia Pagnotta, (360) 786-5868. This position is: - NOT represented by a Union - NOT eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Eligible for benefits Items required to be considered for this position: - Application - Letter of Interest - Resume - Supplemental Questionnaire (Question 1) - Applicant Disclosure Form (Pursuant to RCW Section 43.43.830) (Questions 2-10)
MRSC is seeking an attorney to fill a full-time Legal Consultant position. The Legal Consultant is an attorney who provides guidance to local government staff and officials throughout Washington State, including but not limited to direct phone calls and emails, written articles, and presentations. MRSC does not serve as legal counsel for any individual or entity, and our attorneys do not represent local governments or officials in litigation. Candidates with experience as local government legal counsel in Washington State are strongly encouraged to apply. First review of applicants will be Monday, October 28. For more details, see the Legal Consultant job description posted to our website.
Benefits & Compensation Senior Attorney / Of Counsel
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an experienced Benefits & Compensation attorney to join our Minneapolis or Seattle offices as Senior Attorney or Of Counsel. This position can be a full-time position, but also can be a reduced time position. This attorney will work closely with employers on health and welfare plan matters (in particular the Affordable Care Act and HIPAA), executive compensation, 401(k) and retirement plans, and other benefits for executives and employees.
The Benefits & Compensation Group receives a steady stream of work from clients due to statutory and regulatory changes to the laws that govern benefits and compensation. In addition to the department’s clients, the Benefits & Compensation Group works with corporate, labor and employment, ERISA litigation, and other practice areas in the Firm. Our attorneys have frequent contact with our clients’ in-house attorneys and human resource professionals.
The following qualifications are required:
- A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school or the ability to be admitted to the Minnesota State bar (for candidates interested in working in Minneapolis) or the Washington State bar (for candidates interested in working in Seattle);
- Seven or more years of benefits and compensation experience in a law firm, a consulting firm, or as in-house counsel;
- Excellent analytical, communication and client service skills;
- Experience in communicating benefits and compensation topics and recent developments, for example experience in the preparation and delivery of presentations; and
- Top academic credentials.
Minnesota State bar admission is preferred for Minneapolis candidates. Washington State bar admission is preferred for Seattle candidates.
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
- Mansfield Rule Plus Certification (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success: Banking and Financial Institutions; Development and Infrastructure; Energy & Natural Resources; Food, Beverage & Agribusiness; Healthcare; and Technology.
Dorsey’s distinguished alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.
How to Apply
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5186.
Benefits & Compensation Associate Attorney
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an experienced Benefits & Compensation Associate to join our Minneapolis or Seattle offices as an Associate. This position can be a full-time position, but also can be a reduced time position. This Associate will work closely with employers on health and welfare plan matters (in particular the Affordable Care Act and HIPAA), executive compensation, 401(k) and retirement plans, and other benefits for executives and employees.
- Three or more years of benefits and compensation experience in a law firm, a consulting firm, or as in-house counsel;
Staff Attorney Seattle, WA Full time columbialegal.org Staff Attorney
Columbia Legal Services is a legal advocacy organization that advances social, economic, and racial equity for people living in poverty. We hold government agencies, institutions, and other actors accountable to address the root causes of racism and their manifestation in unfair treatment and inequitable access to resources, power, and opportunities based on race. We focus on dismantling unfair systems of mass incarceration and immigration. We believe that communities should have a voice in the creation and implementation of the policies, laws, and legal systems that impact them. We are committed to an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and equal opportunity for all employees, and strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, people who have been affected by mass incarceration, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. We believe in building and sustaining an organization that is reflective of the communities we serve, and is diverse in work background, experience, education, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities. We believe that the resulting diversity is both a source of program strength and a matter of fundamental human fairness.
Columbia Legal Services seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to join our statewide advocacy team. Our staff attorneys engage in systemic, multi-forum legal advocacy and community engagement to dismantle the structures that perpetuate poverty, racism, and other injustices in Washington. All interested applicants who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply. This position is based in Seattle, WA.
Responsibilities: • Collaborate with advocates on complex trial, appellate, and class action litigation in state, federal, and administrative forums. • Advance policy advocacy in the state legislature and at the local and federal level. • Investigate practices and laws identified by the communities we serve that adversely affect their rights or benefits and devise creative strategies for addressing these problems. • Collaborate with community groups to support their initiatives and strategies. • Coordinate with other advocacy groups, legal services organizations, and the private bar to identify opportunities to advance the law for our client populations and communities. • Analyze complex problems using a race equity lens and develop creative, practical, systemic solutions in conjunction with clients and communities most impacted by these problems.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, and others may be assigned. • Law degree and license to practice in Washington, or ability to take next Washington bar exam. • Lived or other demonstrated meaningful and sustained experience with people living in poverty, people of color, immigrant, or indigenous communities or the criminal legal system. • Humility, humor, and flexibility. • Commitment to exposing and dismantling all forms of structural bias and oppression. • Demonstrated initiative and creativity, interest in learning and exploring different legal areas and ability to apply multi-forum advocacy approaches at a strategic level. • Excellent written and oral communication, research, negotiation, and analytical skills. • Commitment to continuous learning and openness to new ideas. • Ability to work well on a team, prioritize responsibilities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines. • Understanding of the importance of self-care, and a willingness to take breaks and vacations. • Ability to travel occasionally around the state to engage with community and meet clients. • Experience in policy advocacy, complex litigation, or appellate advocacy is a plus. Experienced attorneys are expected to provide mentorship to others at CLS. • Language skills relevant to our client communities, particularly Spanish, are a plus.
This full-time, exempt position is a bargaining unit position, eligible for representation by Washington Legal Workers, our in-house labor union. Salary is commensurate with years of experience, based on a scale governed by our collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for an attorney with 0-7 years of experience is $55,000 - $72,300 including an annual cost-of-living adjustment. We also offer a comprehensive compensation package with 15 paid holidays, between 15-21 paid vacation days, 12 sick days, and between 3-5 personal days each year, as well as paid parental and family medical leave benefits and a partially-paid sabbatical every 7 years. We pay 100% of employee premiums for excellent health, vision, and dental benefits plus 50% of the maximum out-of-pocket deductible and offer heavily subsidized family premiums. We also offer a 403(b) retirement benefit with employer contribution and a match, disability and life insurance, a subsidized transit pass, and an employee wellness program.
Send a cover letter, resume, a 5-10 page writing sample, and completed Equity Statement in PDF format to careers@columbialegal.org. Please make Seattle Staff Attorney your subject line. We accept applications on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received before October 25th. CLS will only contact you if we decide to pursue your application.