LITIGATION ATTORNEY FOR WASHINGTONIANS WITH DISABILITIES

People with disabilities, people of color, formerly institutionalized or incarcerated, and those from other groups underrepresented in the legal profession are strongly encouraged to apply. Disability Rights Washington looks forward to reviewing all applicants, including applicants who have concerns about how accepting this job could affect their eligibility for Medicaid or other programs.

Disability Rights Washington seeks an attorney with litigation experience, preferably two to three years, but people with less will be considered, and a demonstrated interest in disability issues or other social justice issues. Experience in assisting with class actions and large impact litigation is valuable but not necessary. This position is in Disability Rights Washington’s Spokane office.

Responsibilities:

The attorney will advocate for individuals and groups who are neglected, abused or had their civil rights violated in treatment institutions. The attorney will work on systemic litigation cases. This includes developing, litigating, monitoring, and enforcing new and existing systemic cases. Other responsibilities include monitoring conditions at treatment facilities, writing reports and educating policy makers about these institutions, and assisting institutionalized individuals to become better self-advocates through technical assistance.

Requirements:

Disability Rights Washington works to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights. We do this to further our mission, which is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. Therefore, the ideal candidate has personal and professional experience working on behalf of marginalized communities generally or for people with disabilities specifically. The ideal candidate also has a disability and/or represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Bilingual fluency in certain languages is also an asset. Relevant experience may include civil rights impact litigation, the criminal justice system, and civil commitment representation. A law degree from an accredited school of law and current good standing with the Washington State Bar Association at the time of assuming the position or shortly thereafter are required. The attorney must be an organized, self-motivated professional who is able to work collaboratively with other staff to engage in creative, multimodal advocacy strategies to achieve social justice for people with disabilities. Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills are required.

About DRW:

Disability Rights Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Disability Rights Washington encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals from all race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status backgrounds.

Disability Rights Washington is a private nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities across Washington. We are designated by the governor as the independent federally-mandated protection and advocacy system for Washington State. As such, Disability Rights Washington promotes, expands, and protects the human and civil rights of people with disabilities. For information about us, please visit http://www.disabilityrightswa.org/.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional reference contacts to the attention of Jodi Rose at Disability Rights Washington, 315 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 850, Seattle, WA 98104 or jodir@dr-wa.org. We would like to fill this position as soon as possible. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the position is filled. All applications received by May 21, 2018 will be considered.

Position Title: Attorney

Company Name: Disability Rights Washington

Location: Spokane, WA

Posted: May 3, 2018

Job Function: See description

Entry Level: No

Education and Experience required: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association at the time of assuming the position or shortly thereafter.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary $50-55,000/year plus excellent benefits and leave

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an associate with 3 to 6 years of sophisticated construction litigation, and contract drafting and negotiation experience to join the nationally ranked Construction & Design Group in its Portland, OR office. Top candidates must have strong academic credentials, writing and interpersonal skills, and must be a self-starter with a commitment to excellence. The new attorney can look forward to being part of a dynamic practice and will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Membership to either the Washington or Oregon bars is strongly preferred, but not mandatory.

 

For more information, or to apply, please visit our website: https://www.stoel.com/about/careers/attorneys/openings

The City of Everett is still accepting applications for a Rule 9 intern for the prosecutor’s office (for someone who is just now finishing his or her 2L year, and will be a 3L for the 2018-2019 school year). It’s full time during the summer, and part time during the school year. 

Details here: https://www.governmentjobs. com/careers/everettwa/jobs/ 2030476/legal-intern-criminal- division 

• Northwest Immigrant Rights Project will host a fellow over two years as part of the Equal Justice Works Crime Victims Justice Corps. The fellowship will begin on or about June 1, 2018 and end on May 31, 2020. The Equal Justice Works Crime Victims Justice Corps is a legal fellowship program designed to increase capacity and access to civil legal help for crime survivors. A cohort of approximately sixty fellows are placed at nonprofit organizations across the country to provide direct representation to survivors of crimes, including human trafficking, fraud/identity theft, campus sexual assault, and hate crime, and immigrant survivors of crime with meritorious claims for immigration relief, and outreach and education to community partners. All fellows will incorporate crime survivors’ rights enforcement into their practice and will receive training from the National Crime Victim Law Institute and other training and technical providers.
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https://www.nwirp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NWIRP-SeattleEJWFellowship2018.pdf

The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project is seeking a full-time bilingual (English and Spanish) staff attorney to work in their Family Services Unit in Seattle.

Here’s more information: https://www.nwirp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NWIRPSeattleFSUStaffAttorney.pdf

 

Attorney Openings at Wash. AG Office

Strongly united in the knowledge that only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can employees of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the Office, we invite you to consider applying for the following opportunities.

Assistant Attorney General - Licensing & Administrative Law Division in Olympia (Deadline:  4/4/18)

Assistant Attorney General - Antitrust Division in Seattle (Deadline:  4/5/18)

Senior Litigator/Prosecutor (AAG) - Medicaid Fraud Control Division in Spokane (Deadline: 4/15/18)

Assistant Attorney General  - Utilities and Transportation Commission Division in Olympia (Deadline: 4/16/18)

Assistant Attorney General  - Social & Health Services Division in Olympia, Health Care Authority Section  (Deadline: 4/16/18)

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

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Staff Attorney for Team Child

TeamChild is recruiting to fill a Staff Attorney position in our Yakima office with a passionate juvenile justice advocate. We are accepting applications now. Details are available at https://teamchild.org/careers/. The position will remain open until filled.

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Associate Openings.

Cairncross & Hempelmann has openings for a Real Estate Associate, an IP/Technology Transactions Associate, and a Construction Litigation Associate. These positions and more are listed on our website at https://www.cairncross.com/employment-opportunities.

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U.S. Magistrate Judge for W.D. Wash.

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is accepting applications for the position of full time magistrate judge in Seattle, WA.  Please click on the links below to access the notice and application form. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2018.

Public Notice for Appointment of New Magistrate Judge

Application for Appointment*

Applicants should send their application materials, including a cover letter, the job application form, and a writing sample to:

William M. McCool

District Court Executive/Clerk of Court

United States District Court

Western District of Washington

700 Stewart Street, Room 2310

Seattle, WA  98101

Attention - Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel

Or via email to: magistratejudgeapplication@wawd.uscourts.gov

The Portland office of Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an associate with 4 to 7 years of real estate transactional experience. The ideal candidate will have sophisticated commercial real estate transactional experience including financing, leasing, sales and acquisitions, and development matters. The candidate must have strong academic credentials, writing and interpersonal skills, and must be a self-starter with a commitment to excellence. The candidate can look forward to being part of a dynamic practice and will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Membership in the Oregon Bar is preferred, but not mandatory.

 

To learn more about Stoel Rives and to apply, please visit our website: https://www.stoel.com/about/careers/attorneys/openings

Davis Wright Tremaine is seeking a senior level associate with a minimum of five years of law firm experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other significant business transactions. The ideal candidate will be able to lead smaller transactions and to second-chair larger and more complex transactions. Experience working on M&A in healthcare services and healthcare technology is highly preferred.

We seek candidates who will fit well with our Healthcare M&A team, each of whom has a combination of experience in M&A, the healthcare industry and regulatory issues. Candidates should have that experience or be willing to commit to develop it with the team.

Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and transactional skills. We prefer candidates with law firm experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong client-service ethic and outstanding interpersonal skills. Active membership in the California State Bar or Washington State Bar is preferred. 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. Please specify how you heard about this position.

We are accepting submissions from third-party recruiters.

 

Hiroko Peraza | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Diversity Outreach Recruitment Manager
1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400 | Portland, OR 97201
Tel: (503) 778-5356 | Fax: (503) 778-5299 
Email: hirokoperaza@dwt.com | Website: www.dwt.com

The Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is currently seeking applications for a General Attorney position in its Region 10 Seattle, Washington location.
DUTY STATION:   Seattle, WA SALARY RANGE:  $66,386 - $145,354
DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

Who May Apply: This announcement is open to all US Citizens and may be used to fill multiple positions.

OPEN PERIOD:  March 5, 2018 – Open until filled JOB SUMMARY:

The Region X- Seattle office provides comprehensive legal services to any agency within HHS, with most work involving the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Office for Civil Rights, the Alaska Area Indian Health Service, the Portland Area Indian Health Service, and the IHS Division of Engineering Service.

OGC is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from a diverse pool of high- quality candidates.

For additional information about OGC’s mission, please visit our website at:  http://www.hhs.gov/ogc/index.html

This is a General Attorney position in the OGC-Region X office, located in Seattle, Washington. The incumbent may be asked to serve any of the client agencies within HHS, but will focus primarily on providing legal services to the Indian Health Services, to include enforcement of, and compliance with laws applicable to HHS, its programs, or the areas it regulates.

The Attorney Advisor will support the OGC-Region X Office in a wide range of legal projects. The Attorney Advisor will provide legal services related to working with tribes or tribal organizations who receive services from or through the Indian Health Services, to include

·       interpreting the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) and their implementing regulations and guidance,

·       negotiating ISDEAA contracts and funding agreements,

·       advising on FOIA, HIPAA, and other information and disclosure laws,

·       providing legal assistance with leasing, construction, and other property-related issues.

Your resume, cover letter, and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the position qualifications listed on this announcement. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

The following are required qualifications:

ü     A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school.

ü     Proof that bar status is active, in good standing and eligible to practice in the highest court of a State, U. S. commonwealth, U. S. territory, or the District of Columbia.

ü     Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the capacity to work with diverse individuals and groups.

The following qualifications are preferred:

ü     Demonstrated  experience  or  familiarity  with  federal  court  or  administrative  litigation,  tribal organizations, and/or health law.

ü     Experience as a government attorney.

ü     Experience working with clients.

ü     Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

ü     Must maintain active bar membership in good standing and the eligibility to practice law in the highest court of a state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia throughout employment in the Office of the General Counsel.

ü     Upon final job offer from HHS OHR, the successful candidate must submit official law school transcripts.

ü     Security and Background Requirements:  If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.  Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.  Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action.  In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time.  Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non- selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

ü     E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.  Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

ü     Direct Deposit:  All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

ü     All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

ü     Financial disclosure statement may be required.

ü     Two-year trial period may be required.

ü     Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid.

ü     This position is not in a bargaining unit.

ü     Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.

Please submit the following documents to lesley.wreden@hhs.gov using the subject line “General Attorney Advisor - IHS” in the forwarding email. To receive full consideration, submit all materials by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement:

ü      Cover letter addressed to: Pamela Parker

Office of the General Counsel, Suite 1620

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region 10 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600, MS/10

Seattle, WA 98104

ü      3-5 page legal writing sample.

ü     Resume (must include education, including name of undergraduate and law school, degree received and date graduated; date admitted to bar and jurisdiction; a general description of all past employment relevant to the practice of law, including dates of employment (full and part time) and Supervisors name(s) and telephone number(s).

Labor Standards Enforcement Manager

APPLY

Salary 

$41.50 - $62.27 Hourly

Location 

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time

Department

Office of Labor Standards

Job Number

2018-00214

• DESCRIPTION
• BENEFITS

Position Description

This position is the head of the enforcement team in the recently created Office of Labor Standards (OLS).  The City of Seattle (City) is a national leader on labor standards and employment practices that advance race, social, and economic justice, and create fair and healthy workplaces. Currently, OLS implements six City ordinances: minimum wage, prevention of wage theft, paid sick and safe time, fair chance employment (re use of criminal history in employment decisions), secure scheduling, and hotel employees' health and safety. It is anticipated that the City will enact other labor protections in the future which OLS will be tasked to implement. Initially (in 2015), OLS was a division in another City Department; it became an independent department on January 1, 2017. This position is a full-time, salary, overtime exempt position that reports to the OLS Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the OLS enforcement team, which currently is comprised of ten investigators and one paralegal. This position also supervises a second manager/supervisor position (now vacant).
• Oversee the enforcement work of OLS, which includes, among other things, intakes of complaints; investigations and evidence gathering; generation of proposed findings and settlements of cases; and review of employer compliance with case resolutions, all arising from alleged violations of the six City labor standard ordinances referred to above.
• Lead enforcement-related policy development and implementation, in coordination with the OLS Policy team, as well as the Mayor's Office, City Council, other City Departments, the Labor Standards Advisory Commission, and business and community stakeholders.
• Develop and expand OLS's newly established directed investigation program, using input and data from OLS activities as well as from other jurisdictions, agencies, and the public.
• Review and update enforcement systems, processes, and procedures needed to enhance enforcement work and OLS accountability
• Ensure that all enforcement work is aligned with the OLS mission.
• Supervise the work of and provide technical support to all staff on the enforcement team.
• Make recommendations to the Director as to all aspects of enforcement, including findings of violations, as well as remedies and penalties.
• Coordinate with City Attorney's office on case enforcement, collections, and appeals, and to address specific policy and legal issues.
• Recommend changes of law, rules, and procedures as needed improve the effective enforcement of Seattle's labor standards laws.
• Coordinate relationships between the enforcement team and other City entities as well as state and federal agencies, and community organizations;
• Provide technical assistance and training within the City government and to the public.
• Support development and improvement of OLS case management and database systems.
• Manage the enforcement team's training budget and other consultant contracts.
• Collaborate with the OLS Communications Manager and the outreach team regarding communications with media, community groups, businesses, unions, and the public.
• Participate in presentation of cases to the Hearing Examiner.
• Conduct all work in a manner that is consistent with the City's Race and Social Justice Initiative
• Work on other projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have demonstrated significant technical knowledge and expertise in investigations and enforcement arising out of alleged violations of labor and employment laws and enforcement of those laws, as well as supervisory experience with the ability to effectively communicate tactfully and effectively. There must be a commitment to listening, creating spaces for diverse perspectives and the pursuit of inclusive and just outcomes. Their professional career reflects a commitment to building collaborative, productive and respectful relationships with community leaders, institutions, and organizations. They must demonstrate an ability to quickly learn Seattle's labor standard laws and successfully manage projects with multiple deliverables and overlapping milestones.
 
Specifically, the work requires:

• Experience investigating complaints and/or conducting proactive investigations regarding labor standards.
• Experience with development and implementation of policies, laws, or programs for government, non-profit, or private sector.
• Experience working with worker advocacy groups, workers, and employers,
• Ability to problem solve and build consensus with divergent groups.
• Experience drafting ordinances, rules, or policies for the government, non-profit, or private sector.
• Experience applying race and social justice principles to policy and procedures in a work setting.

Due to the fiduciary nature of the work, job offers are contingent on review of criminal history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process. In compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
 
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  Additional Information

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A letter of interest in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities as outlined in the job announcement.
• A resume of your educational and professional work experience.
• A writing sample (e.g. a report and/or outreach material you have developed)

 If you have questions, please contact Aisha Foster at Aisha.Foster@seattle.gov.

For additional information about Seattle's Office of Labor Standards, go to www.seattle.gov/laborstandards.

This position is classified as a Manager 2, Exempt.
 
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.