Beveridge & Diamond, P.C seeks an associate with two to five years of experience to join our Seattle, Washington office. Candidates should have significant litigation or regulatory experience, a clear interest in environmental law, a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Environmental litigation or regulatory compliance experience is a plus.

We are a national law firm focused on environmental law, litigation, natural resources, and project development. Our associates get substantive and front-line responsibility, working with the firm’s shareholders, clients, and technical consultants.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to:

Lindy Resh, Attorney Recruitment Manager

Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.

1350 I Street, NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20005

or by email to: legalrecruiting@bdlaw.com.

Applicants only; no third-party solicitations.

Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all inquiries are handled confidentially.

NOTES:

Employer will assist with relocation costs.

Internal Number: 092117-1

NEW LATERAL OPENING – 2^nd or 3^rd Year Associate: HIGH COMPENSATION, STRONG WORK/LIFE BALANCE (Seattle):

Legal Ease LLC (a Seattle based, high-end attorney recruiting firm founded in 1996) is currently working to fill a number of outstanding lateral associate openings nationwide.  Among these, is a uniquely strong position we have been exclusively retained to fill (i.e., candidates will not be considered other than via Legal Ease) in Seattle.  

SEATTLE Premier Law Firm Seeks 2^nd or 3^rd Year Lateral Associate:  This law firm is a highly esteemed and successful boutique, originally founded by partners from a top, Seattle based, global law firm.  The firm practices in a niche area of extremely legally sophisticated, complex litigation (practice area to be discussed with well-qualified, interested candidates).  However, applicants need not have experience in this niche. 

 

The successful candidate for this position will be a personable and very highly skilled, 2^nd or 3^rd year complex litigation associate currently employed with an AmLaw 200 (or equally well-regarded smaller firm).  Applicants must possess stellar academic credentials and have an interest in practicing particularly complex and legally sophisticated “large law” type litigation in a smaller firm environment.  The hiring law firm is unique in its reputation for being truly collegial, and offering both top of the market compensation and genuine work/life balance.  Out of state candidates and exiting federal clerks are welcome to apply.

All inquiries regarding this opportunity will be handled in strict confidence and should be directed (with resume or link to current law firm bio) to Lynda Jonas, Esq., Placement Director, at ljonas@legalease.com.

 

The Clark County Law Library is seeking as Assistant Law Librarian part time in Vancouver Wa.  The position is currently two days per week, and will probably be 6.5 hours each day.  The Law Library is open to the public and the main duty is helping the public navigate the library and helping them find legal materials that will assist them.  The position is also responsible for other functions.  There is a possibility of adding a third day in the future which would be at a different location in the county.  For more information and to apply, please read the job announcement here: https://www.clark.wa.gov/law-library

Beveridge & Diamond, P.C seeks an associate with two to five years of experience to join our Seattle, Washington office.  Candidates should have significant litigation or regulatory experience, a clear interest in environmental law, a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Environmental litigation or regulatory compliance experience is a plus.

 

We are a national law firm focused on environmental law, litigation, natural resources, and project development.  Our associates get substantive and front-line responsibility, working with the firm’s shareholders, clients, and technical consultants.

 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to: 

Lindy Resh, Attorney Recruitment Manager
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.
1350 I Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005

or by email to: legalrecruiting@bdlaw.com

 

Applicants only; no third-party solicitations.

 

Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all inquiries are handled confidentially.

The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior to mid-level litigation associate to assist its Environment, Energy & Resources group as well as its Environmental Litigation group. The position will focus on CERCLA, MTCA, citizen suit, enforcement and other environmental litigation matters, as well counseling clients on compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, approvals and permits.  Experience in the following areas is preferred: environmental litigation; regulatory compliance; and various environmental laws.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and references, as well as two to four years of relevant experience. To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample.

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/litigation-associate-attorney-environment-energy-resources.html

The Bellevue office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate attorney to join our Personal Planning Group.  Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Candidates must have up to two years of relevant experience in trust and estate planning and/or an L.L.M. in tax.  To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcripts, and three professional references.

https://careers.perkinscoie.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=3&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=686

 

Miller Nash Graham & Dunn (“MNG&D”) is searching for an experienced real estate attorney to join our thriving real estate practice in Seattle.  The successful candidate will be a partner-level attorney with 10+ years of focused experience in complex real estate transactions, such as commercial purchase and sale transactions, commercial leasing and subleasing, and/or real estate lending.  Applicants 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 Michelle Baird-Johnson, Director of Recruiting and Professional Development, at MNRecruiting@millernash.com.  For record-keeping, please include the ad source in the subject line of your e-mail (e.g. WSBA ad, firm website, etc.).

 

MNG&D is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Pierce County Prosecutor's Office
Civil Division
 
SALARY RANGE: DOQ
$78,301.87 - $105,693.41 
 
Full-time 35 hours per week with benefits

ABOUT THE OFFICE

 
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, located in downtown Tacoma, is the largest law firm in the county, employing approximately 217 staff including a large number of deputy prosecutors.  Pierce County, which includes Tacoma, has a population of 813,600 and growing.  The office has three divisions:  the Criminal Division, which is responsible for prosecuting all felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile cases; the Civil Division, which is responsible for providing legal advice to County officials and representing the County's interest in court; and the Family Support Division, which is an integral part of the State child support system. Position Summary

NATURE OF WORK
 

This position performs highly complex professional level work in the legal field as a Deputy Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney in the Civil Division acting as a legal representative of Pierce County, handling all phases of litigation including practice in state and federal trial and appellate courts.  Duties are performed with professional discretion and within office guidelines, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements.  An attorney in this classification exercises independent judgment, initiative and resourcefulness in adapting policies and precedents to complex situations or to provide legal advice regarding a course of action.  This is an exempt, represented position.  
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

• Independently handles litigation and legal matters on behalf of Pierce County in Superior Court, United States District Court, Appellate Courts, and quasi-judicial bodies.  The attorney represents the County through pre-litigation claims processes, discovery, motion hearings, trials and any appeals.
•  Drafts and prepares legal briefs, memoranda, and discovery using word processing skills.
•  Advocates verbally and in writing in court and litigation related proceedings.
•  Handles other projects as assigned.
•  Just as important as the ability to perform the essential functions of the position are the following core competencies and characteristics:
•  The desire and ability to uphold the mission and core values of the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office as outlined below.
•  The ability to interact in a positive and engaging manner with internal and external customers treating every contact as a valued individual contributing to inclusiveness in the work environment and embracing and promoting diversity.
•  Exceptional interpersonal ability and strong written and verbal communication skills.
•  The ability to build partnerships and promote teamwork.
•  A professional image and positive, approachable demeanor.
•  A commitment to teamwork and helping others achieve goals.
•  The ability to multi-task and handle numerous responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
•  Creativity and open-mindedness.
•  Strong learning acumen.
•  Ability to type on a personal computer at an acceptable level of proficiency for independent production of work product and operate standard office machines.

 Mission Statement:

Pursuing Justice.  Representing the People.  Serving Our Community.

 

Core Values:

Justice:           We vigorously protect the rights of the people of Pierce County and hold offenders accountable.  We support crime victims and their families.
 
Excellence:    We maintain the highest standards of personal and professional performance in service to the community.
 
Teamwork:    We work respectfully with each other, all members of the justice system, and the community to promote the public good.
 
Accountability: We believe in open government and accept responsibility for the decisions we make.  We are fiscally sound, innovative and operationally efficient.
 
Integrity:   We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in carrying out our responsibilities.
 
Respect:    We treat our co-workers and all members of the community professionally, fair and with dignity.

Qualifications

RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS

 
U.S. Citizen (RCW 36.27.010, RCW 36.27.040, and RCW 29) and admitted as an attorney in the State of Washington (RCW 36.27.010) plus at least three to five years of civil litigation practice, including tort defense experience.
 
Ability to successfully complete and pass a thorough background investigation and interview is required.  A valid Washington State driver's license is required. Supplemental Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

 
To be considered for this opportunity, please complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.

If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process.  Your materials will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.  Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.  Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.  Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews. 
 
Pierce County will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested.  Please notify the Human Resources Department at (253) 798-7480 of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of application, but at least two days prior to the date needed.
 
It is the policy of Pierce County that no person shall be subjected to employment discrimination because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

AgencyPierce County

AddressPierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200 
Tacoma, Washington, 98402.

Phone(253) 798-7480 
For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250

Websitehttp://www.piercecountywa.org/jobs

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 Assistant Attorney General opportunities. 

 

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The Washington State Attorney General's Office has an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced attorney interested in handling complex, high-profile cases in the Complex Litigation Division.  The position will be located in Seattle or Olympia.  Details about this opportunity can be found by clicking this link.  The deadline to apply is 10/2/17.

 

The Washington State Attorney General's Office's Antitrust Division is seeking to hire an Assistant Attorney General to serve as Chief Litigation Counsel in the Seattle office.  Details about this opportunity can be found by clicking this link.  The deadline to apply to this position is 10/8/17

 

The Consumer Protection (CP) Division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office is seeking to hire an attorney to develop, file, and litigate consumer protection cases.  Details about this opportunity can be found by clicking this link.  The deadline to apply is 10/16/17.

 

The Washington State Attorney General's Office's Licensing and Administrative Law (LAL) Division seeks an attorney for theSection Chief position of its Seattle section.  Details about this opportunity can be found by clicking this link.  The deadline to apply is 10/1/17.

 

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For information about any of these opportunity or to receive links to the postings directly via e-mail, please contact Linda Nakamura at Linda.Nakamura@atg.wa.gov. 

 

Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. It is the recognition, respect, and appreciation of all cultures and backgrounds and the fostering of the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment. The core values of the AGO are served by a strong commitment to the value of diversity and by promoting an inclusive workplace. 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 diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability 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 any information in an alternative format may contact Tracy Robinson at 360-586-7693 or Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 orwww.washingtonrelay.com.