Helsell Fetterman is looking to immediately fill two employment opportunities and we welcome you sharing them with your membership.
Job Openings:
* Legal Secretary: Prior experience required. Support multiple attorneys, primarily in local litigation
* Accounting / New Matter Clerk: Detail oriented for basic accounting functions and opening of new files
Please have candidates contact Ann Callahan at acallahan@helsell.com or 206-689-2135
The Business & Tax practice group in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks an attorney with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate/commercial finance transactions, contracts and general corporate law. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and writing skills. We prefer candidates with law firm experience, excellent client relationship and interpersonal skills, and a strong academic background. All replies confidential.
To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Bahareh Samanian, Director of Lawyer Recruiting; resume; deal sheet and law school transcript by using this link. Please let us know how you heard about this position in your cover letter.
Click here for a complete list of all lateral opportunities at DWT.
Job Summary: The Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (“Executive Director”) is responsible for advancing the mission of the World Justice Project by leading its work, including support and leadership of its entire staff while maintaining a safe, meritocratic workplace. The Executive Director has a prominent role in strategic planning and is responsible for the execution of those plans under the supervision of the Board of Directors and Officers. The Executive Director acts as an ambassador to the rule of law community. The Executive Director brings general management skills to the enterprise.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below. Some of these responsibilities are fulfilled through supervision of other staff members who have direct responsibility for certain functions.
Basic Qualifications:
Location: The primary offices of the World Justice Project are located in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, Washington. Residence of the Executive Director in the Washington, D.C. office is preferred.
Travel: The position requires substantial domestic and international travel.
The World Justice Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Specific information about applying for this position isn’t listed. Here’s a link to their website:
https://worldjusticeproject.org/about-us/connect/employment
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate to join its Labor & Employment practice group. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong references and superb written and oral communication skills. To be considered, candidates must have at least one year of experience, which may include a federal clerkship or experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter seeking increasing levels of challenge and responsibility in a dynamic environment. To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript.
Apply here: https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-labor-employment-job-a20170715-seattle-wa.html
The City of Seattle Office of Hearing Examiner is accepting applications for a Deputy Hearing Examiner. Applications may be filed online at: http://www.seattle.gov/jobs DEPUTY HEARING EXAMINER, Job #2018-00180.
The Los Angeles office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire a junior to mid-level associate to join its nationally recognized Media & Entertainment practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ litigation experience in a large law firm with an interest in media and entertainment law, including copyright, trademark, right of publicity, defamation, or privacy. Former law clerks and candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We’d also welcome enthusiasm and a sense of humor. Candidates must be active members of the California Bar in good standing and possess excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills. Experience working with content creators of all stripes is a plus, but is not required.
To apply, please go to DWT Career Site and upload a cover letter addressed to Bahareh Samanian, Director of Lawyer Recruiting; resume; a brief writing sample and law school transcript. We would appreciate you specifying how you heard about this position.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Hiroko
Hiroko Peraza | Davis Wright Tremaine LLPDiversity Outreach Recruitment Manager1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400 | Portland, OR 97201 Tel: (503) 778-5356 | Fax: (503) 778-5299 Email: hirokoperaza@dwt.com | Website: www.dwt.com
Mid-Level Commercial Litigation Associate – Seattle
The Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a mid-level commercial litigation associate attorney with at least 2 years’ experience; law-firm experience is required, and clerkship experience is strongly preferred. Experience in commercial litigation, including responsibility for pleadings, motions and discovery, is required, and experience in court is preferred.
Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required, as well as strong academic credentials. An active member, in good standing, of the Washington Bar is preferred, but we will consider members of other state bars in appropriate cases. To apply, please click here and upload a cover letter addressed to Bahareh Samanian, Director of Lawyer Recruiting; resume; brief writing sample (5-10 pages) and law school transcript. We would appreciate you specifying how you heard about this position.
The De Novo team at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Part-Time Employment Litigation Attorney to work with us on a contract-basis at our Seattle office. Would you post this opportunity on your website and/or share it with your members?
Please note, this is an alternative-track, contract-based position. Washington-barred attorneys looking for a flexible schedule and an opportunity to work remotely are encouraged to apply. Please take a look at the job description below. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Part-Time Employment Litigation Attorney - Contract
The De Novo team at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is searching for a part-time, Washington-barred contract attorney in the Seattle area to support the Employment Law practice group with employment litigation in insurance-related matters.
Attorneys with prior experience in medium/large employment defense firms who are looking for more flexible hours are encouraged to apply. The engagement will be on a part-time basis at 20-30 hours per week with the ability to work remotely. A basic home office set up will be provided.
The ideal candidate will have:
The attorney will be classified as a contract attorney and will be employed by DWT. Because this position does not provide benefits, the attorney will not average more than 29 hours per week. Compensation will be on an hourly basis, ranging from $75-90/hour depending on experience and skill level.
Please note that this is an alternative track, contract-based position managed by DWT De Novo’s innovation team and is non-partner track. This is a great opportunity is for an experienced attorney who would like to work from home, on a flexible, part-time basis to help DWT and our clients with specific projects. We have several former full-time associates who have found this opportunity to be perfect for their personal circumstances and enjoy the work. If you have interest in the position and would like to learn more, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please upload an updated resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Gina Kette, DWTSurge Recruiting and Administrative Assistant by clicking here.
If you are interested in a more traditional law firm associate position, please check the DWT Careers page for lateral attorney opportunities.
Columbia Legal Services will have a number of intern positions available this summer. Some will be paid. Here is the link to all the opportunities.
Snohomish County Legal Services
Victims of Crime (VOCA) Staff Attorney
Program Role
SCLS is a free legal aid program, founded in 1983, serving Snohomish County residents experiencing poverty. SCLS’ staff, pro bono attorneys and volunteers provide information, advice and legal representation to ensure meaningful access to justice regardless of individual barriers and needs.
VOCA Staff Attorney – Job Description
SCLS’ VOCA Staff Attorney will provide civil legal assistance in Snohomish County to 1.) survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and harassment, and also 2.) parents/custodians of children who have experienced criminal abuse, neglect, kidnapping, custodial interference, or other family-related criminal victimization, in order to help clients and families achieve safety and stability. Such civil legal assistance will include advice and counsel, brief services through clinic programs and pro se assistance, extended representation and in-court litigation. The substantive types of cases handled will include all types of protection orders, family law proceedings, sealed name changes, and representation of victim-witnesses in regards to discovery during criminal prosecutions of perpetrators. The VOCA Staff Attorney will also recruit and mentor pro bono volunteer attorneys to assist with such cases.
Primary Responsibilities
• Provide legal assistance to clients in urgent situations prior to cases being referred to a pro bono attorney in order to ensure the safety of the survivor and their children. Services may include advice, brief services, or representation depending on the needs of the case.
• Draft necessary legal pleadings and appear in court on behalf of clients who are eligible and need legal triage.
• Participate in case review with SCLS’ Family Law staff and Executive Director, for case evaluation and assessment.
• Collaborate with other VOCA funded and victim serving agencies including legal services providers and community based domestic violence advocacy programs to improve delivery of services.
• Collaborate with SCLS’ family law programs and assist in program development and enhancement.
• Recruit and supervise/mentor interns, externs and volunteers as needed
• Work on joint projects with other SCLS programs as needed
• Participate in general volunteer recruitment and recognition as needed
Qualifications
• Licensed to practice law in Washington
• Prefer two or more years of experience in family law; including courtroom and trial experience
• Substantial experience and working with survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, or other crime victims
• Experience working with low-income clients, and clients from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Good organizational and communication (written and oral) skills; Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others as well as independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited English proficient clients and clients with physical or mental disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work well in an environment exposed to secondary trauma
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and LegalServer or other case management software
Please submit letters of interest, and resumes to Executive Director of SCLS, Benjamin Haslam benjaminh@snocolegal.org