The Regulatory Services Counsel position is a temporary contracted position with a limited duration of approximately 6 months. The independent contractor is not entitled to any of the benefits that WSBA makes available to its permanent employees.
This position conducts character and fitness reviews and analysis, investigations, and hearings for all applicants for admission, special admission, reinstatement, limited licensing, change of status, and the APR 6 Law Clerk program. They serve as a resource on character and fitness matters, review accommodation requests associated with exam applications, and serves as Presiding Officer or in another capacity at the Bar Exam.
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The City of Bainbridge Island invites applications from qualified attorneys who are interested in serving as the presiding judge of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Court. The municipal judge is appointed by the city manager, subject to confirmation by the city council. The selected applicant will fulfill the term of the departing judge, which ends December 31, 2025.
This is a half-time (20 hours per week) position.
Pursuant to the requirements of Washington State General Rule (GR) 29, the Bainbridge Island Municipal Court judge must be responsible for leading the management and administration of the court’s business, developing and implementing policies and procedures that improve the court’s effectiveness, and allocating resources to maximize the court’s ability to resolve disputes fairly and expeditiously.
The Bainbridge Island Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors that violate city ordinances and state laws through adoption by reference. The court also has jurisdiction over civil infractions that violate city ordinances, Title 46 state traffic laws through adoption by reference, and other state laws that specifically confer municipal court jurisdiction. The Bainbridge Island Municipal Court is a federally-designated passport agent and processes 450 applications per year.
The Bainbridge Island Municipal Court is staffed by a Court Administrator, two Senior Judicial Specialists and a part-time Judicial Specialist.
The salary of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Court judge is a pro-rated amount of the District Court Judge salary as established by the State of Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the employee and any qualified dependents.
The City will begin first review of applications at 4 pm on October 26, 2023. Applications received after this deadline may be considered at the discretion of the City.
For more information or to apply visit https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/jobs.
With approximately 45 attorneys, Stoel Rives has one of the largest real estate and construction practices on the west coast. Our attorneys pride themselves on providing companies in the real estate development industry with strategic and practical legal advice. As a member of the Real Estate and Construction team, you can look forward to being part of a dynamic practice with other lawyers and professionals who thrive in a stimulating, collaborative environment.Like all of the firm’s practice groups, the Real Estate and Construction group at Stoel Rives greatly values diversity. In 2022, forty percent of attorneys and thirty-three percent of new attorney hires identify as diverse (women, racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ lawyers and lawyers with disabilities). Role Overview The Seattle office of Stoel Rives is seeking an associate with 4+ years of sophisticated construction litigation and contract drafting experience for its Construction and Design subgroup. You will work on a number of construction and design contracts, using different project delivery systems, as well as a wide variety of litigation matters related to construction projects, both public and private. Members of our team can expect to benefit from involvement in the local business community and major development projects, high quality mentoring and training, cross-office collaboration, and meaningful client contact. The 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 most of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply.
• 4+ years of sophisticated construction litigation and contract drafting experience, including on industrial, multi-family, commercial, and large residential development matters; • Strong interpersonal skills such as ability to develop and nurture relationships with colleagues, clients and industry partners; • Excellent written and oral communication skills; • Detail orientation and pride in your work; • Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance; • Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn; • Self-motivation and desire to build a positive reputation for yourself and your firm; • A commitment to client service and team success; • JD from an accredited university; and • Active membership in or commitment to applying for the Washington State Bar.
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 Washington is $220,000+; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This information is provided per Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. 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 EnvironmentStoel 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. Additional information can be found here.
The Department of Justice, United States Trustee Program, Eugene, OR office is currently seeking resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a Trial Attorney. We are reaching out to you to ask your organization to please share the announcement with your members. Resumes will be accepted until November 13, 2023.
Trial Attorney | LEGAL-CAREERS | Department of Justice
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington is inviting applications for a Director for our Policy Advocacy Department. The position description is attached. If you have the capacity, we hope you will share this with members, contacts you may have in the community, or alumni who might be interested in this job.
The ACLU of Washington is a non-profit, public interest organization devoted to protecting civil rights and civil liberties. Its staff and numerous volunteers typically work in a fast-paced and friendly office in downtown Seattle. Currently, the office is operating in a hybrid environment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, please submit a cover letter, writing sample demonstrating legal or policy advocacy, and résumé on our online job portal. In your cover letter, please explain the ways in which you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above. We also invite applicants to include how their background and/or experience could contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and advocacy work in their letter.
Applications will be accepted until noon on November 15, 2023, at which time the job announcement will be displayed as closed on our website at www.aclu-wa.org/careers.
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington is currently accepting applications for a full-time Term Law Clerk with the Honorable Alexander C. Ekstrom, United States Magistrate Judge. This Law Clerk appointment will begin on or around September 9, 2024, for a one-year or two-year term, which may be extended at the agreement of the parties. The position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Here is the link to the vacancy on the public website here.
The Administrative Office of the Courts has several new job opportunities posted this week. For more information about these positions, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:
Financial Services Analyst | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 54 (Repost)
Jury and Community Researcher | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 72
The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington is currently accepting applications to its conflict panel, better known as the CJA Panel. We are welcoming applicants to the trial and appellate panels and to the CJA Mentor Program, which provides structured, paid opportunities for seasoned criminal defense attorneys to gain exposure to federal practice. The CJA Trial, Appellate, and Mentor Program Combined Application is available on our website. Applications are due October 20, 2023. Questions may be submitted to jennifer_kaplan@fd.org.
We are hosting a CLE and recruitment event at the Tacoma federal courthouse, 1717 Pacific Ave, on October 3 from 3:30-5pm, with a social hour to follow. Chief Judge David Estudillo, Magistrate Judge Theresa Fricke, Federal Public Defender Colin Fieman, and CJA Panel Administrator Natalie Harmon will participate in a panel discussion about federal criminal practice and CJA work, moderated by Panel Attorney District Representative Paula Olson. 1.5 law & legal procedure CLE credits sought. All are welcome.
We are also hosting a virtual open house for prospective applicants to learn more about the CJA Panel and Mentor Program on October 5 at noon. Here is the Zoom information:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1608240224?pwd=bEhwc3hTS1lTRE92UUcvcEpkZmxTUT09Passcode: 074620
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender has an immediate opening for a full-time lateral attorney with at least 8-10 years of experience and a background in one or more of the following practice areas: complex litigation, toxic or mass torts, medical malpractice, and crime survivor representation (e.g., sexual assault, abuse, trafficking). We are looking for someone with demonstrated litigation and trial skills, who can work up complex cases and see them through trial. In addition to having courtroom experience, the applicant must be a strong writer and have demonstrated experience with summary judgment motions, appeals, or other complex motions. The applicant must be licensed in Washington or be able to become licensed in Washington within 6 months. The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $145,000 DOE, plus discretionary bonus. SGB is a workplace of respect and inclusion; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. E-mail your letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to the Head of Operations at weintraub@sgb-law.com.
WA Department of Revenue is hiring a part-time tax review officer (Tax Policy Specialist 3, Range 66) to review administrative petitions, conduct informal hearings, and draft written determinations. The position is mostly remote, requiring in-office attendance 1-2 days per month. The successful candidate can choose a schedule between 20-35 hours per week; benefits are prorated based on number of hours. We accept any active US bar license, not just WSBA, and tax experience is preferred but not required. Check out dor.wa.gov/careers to see why Revenue is a great place to work! Read the full job description and apply at careers.wa.gov.
