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:
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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.
Beginning Monday, September 25, 2023, attorneys interested in applying for the 2024 Pierce County Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner List shall complete a Pierce County Personnel Application, Superior Court Supplemental Questionnaire, and Release of Information. The application packet may be obtained from the Superior Court website at http://piercecountywa.gov/superior/employment.
**CURRENT PRO TEM COMMISSIONERS MUST APPLY FOR RE-APPOINTMENT**
Applications will be accepted by email only through Friday, October 27, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. and should be emailed to Commissioner Services at SupProTem@piercecountywa.gov. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email in response. If an acknowledgement email is not received, please call Mary Madden at 253-798-2991.
*PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 4:00 P.M. DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.*
An applicant must have a minimum of five years of experience in the State of Washington and may not serve as a pro tem commissioner if appointed or serving as a Guardian Ad Litem for compensation under Title 11, 13 or 26.
Focal PLLC, a twelve-attorney firm based in Seattle -- with a focus on technology, media, and internet law -- is seeking a litigation attorney to support our dispute and litigation practice, as well as grow with our brand protection practice.
We are a NAMWOLF member firm and proud of our emphasis on diversity.
We are looking for someone with at least 3-5 years of experience. We would consider someone with more than 3-5 years of experience.
While we are fully remote, we are looking for someone who is admitted in Washington and who can make court appearances as necessary. Admissions in other states are a plus but not required.
We handle a range of dispute and litigation matters, including commercial disputes, data scraping/aggregation matters, platform liability, copyright and trademark disputes (including in front of the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board), corporate divorces, cannabis disputes, and arbitrations. We also handle a range of brand protection matters, including sending takedown requests, domain name arbitrations, online investigations, and litigation.
Our lawyers typically bill between 800-1200 hours per year (as opposed to the typical 1700+ that is required at most firms).
We’re looking for someone willing to learn and to build their skills with us. We often work on novel and interesting legal issues and are looking for someone who thrives on tackling those in a collaborative manner. Additional skills/experience:
• Strong writing and editing skills are key.
• Experience with trademark and copyright disputes, including issuing and responding to takedowns online and cease and desist letters, is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in both federal and state courts is preferred but not required.
• We work in a distributed environment so you need to be comfortable working in this setting and maintaining excellent communications with team members (e.g., using Google Docs, Slack, and receiving projects via email, conference calls, etc.).
• Proficiency in using online tools and basic technology competence (e.g., converting documents from Google Docs to Word, redacting and Bates numbering PDFs, formatting pleadings, etc.) is important. We have support staff, but our lawyers should be able to
take care of the basics in this regard, if necessary. In a pinch, you should be able to format and file your own documents.
• A collaborative, team-focused spirit and desire to provide high-quality legal services with empathy for both the clients and colleagues.
• We place a high premium on diversity. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Introverts are encouraged to apply.
We are proud that Focal fosters a collaborative work environment with legal professionals who strive to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Salary range: Compensation will depend on hours, as Focal pays a fixed salary along with hourly-based payments (based on hours worked for the month). The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 (assuming 1000 hours billed).
Benefits: We provide our employees with health insurance, pay your bar dues, and offer an opportunity to participate in our individual retirement plan (with matching up to a certain amount) and flexible PTO.
If interested, email (1) a resume (2) cover letter; and (3) writing sample that you primarily authored to careers@focallaw.com.
Focal is a minority-owned business. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state or local law. We have a great team and consider ourselves a lifestyle firm in that we try not to work ourselves to death while at the same time handling sophisticated and interesting work.
Thurston County Superior Court is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Superior Court Commissioner. Thurston County is a state trial court of general jurisdiction. The Court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters, civil cases including cases involving real property, domestic relations matters, appeals from lower courts (Thurston County District and Municipal Courts), and appeals from state administrative agencies. As of September 2023, Thurston County Superior Court has nine full-time elected judges who sit on all matters and three full- time Superior Court Commissioners who sit primarily in Family & Juvenile Court on domestic relations and domestic violence cases. Family & Juvenile Court, a department of Superior Court, hears juvenile offender matters as well as child dependency cases. Family & Juvenile Court also operates a juvenile detention facility.
All the details can be found here.
We are currently seeking a dedicated Staff Attorney to join our dynamic team. With a vision of justice for all, regardless of income, we empower Washington's residents and make a positive impact in their lives. Join the NWCLC team as a Staff Attorney and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families across Washington State.
https://nwclc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-08-08-Staff-Attorney-Position.pdf
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