The Washington Appellate Project, is seeking a Staff Attorney. They are a nonprofit that provides high quality representation to indigent clients appealing criminal convictions, civil commitments, or terminations of parental rights.
Here is a link to the job posting: https://washapp.org/job-openings/
King County Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for a Family Law Court Commissioner position. The Court is one of the nation's largest trial courts, serving the country's 12th most populous county. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, King County Superior Court is nationally recognized for innovation. Family Law Commissioners' duties, in accordance with RCW 2.24.040, RCW 7.105, .580, RCW 26.12.060, RCW 28A.225.095, and RCW 13.04.021, include, but are not limited to, presiding over matters pertaining to Family and/or Juvenile Law and Civil Commitments. Family Law Commissioners hear matters involving self-represented persons as well as persons who are represented; and perform other related duties as assigned by the Presiding Judge. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. This position is at-will and serves at the pleasure of the court. Who May Apply: This position is open to attorneys licensed to practice in Washington State. Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments. Work Schedule: The hours of work may vary but are typically between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at one of the King County Superior Court facilities, with additional reading required outside of regular court hours. Work Location: This position may serve in any of the King County Superior Court facilities: King County Courthouse - 516 3rd Ave, Seattle WA 98104; Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center – 1211 E. Alder, Seattle, WA 98122; Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 4th Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032. Additional Materials Required: Please include a resume and cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. The following additional documents are required:
Family Law Commissioners hear family law matters, including but not limited to the following issues:
Required Experience, Qualifications, and Knowledge: Applicants must meet the U.S. citizenship requirements of RCW 2.24.010. Membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, with no history of discipline by the Washington State Bar Association, is required. Must be able to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of the judicial system, including applicable law and King County local rules, statutes, legal principles and case precedents, court procedures, King County Superior Court protocols, and King County Superior Court calendaring practices is required. The ability to objectively identify, analyze, and interpret legal issues, principles, and arguments, direct and control courtroom proceedings in a decisive, orderly, and equitable manner, communicate orally and in writing in a concise and effective manner, exercise appropriate judicial temperament and demeanor, and effectively handle pressure in difficult and unexpected situations by responding in a calm and rational manner, is required. The ability to effectively manage a high-volume court calendar, including the requisite reading and preparation, is required. The ability to proficiently use court-based technology programs, including KC Script and SCOMIS, is required. Family Law Commissioner: At least 50% of the applicant's current practice and a minimum of five years of recent experience must be in the area of family law under RCW Title 26; one year or more of experience in the area of Civil Protection Orders under RCW 7.105 (26.50); or experience deemed as equivalent. Familiarity with King County Family Law rules and practice is required.
Special requirements: The ability to reliably travel throughout the county is required, including to the King County Courthouse - 516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, and the Maleng Regional Justice Center - 401 4th Avenue N., Kent, WA 98032 on occasion. Finalists are subject to the Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying. King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation. Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications and offers will be made to the most competitive candidates. Union membership: This position is at-will and is not represented by a union. If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at (206) 477-1536.
Legislative Analyst (Remote Eligible)
Closing date: 03/17/2023
Salary: $94,199 - $122,459 per year
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of Legislative Information Services (LIS) is seeking two legislative analysts to join its Legislative Analysis and Services Section (LASS). These legislative analysts will contribute to the Office of Legislative Information Services’ mandate to produce legislative information for the United States Congress.
The legislative analyst applies specialized knowledge in multiple subject areas (e.g., criminal law, environmental law and regulation, international law, etc.) and comprehensive knowledge of the operations, rules, procedures, and organization of the United States Congress to the analysis of Federal legislation. Using these analytical skills, the legislative analyst will write authoritative summaries of Federal legislation in assigned areas. These summaries are mandated by statute and are utilized as authoritative resources by lawmakers, policymakers, academics, and members of the public who are seeking accurate, objective descriptions of both new and amended Federal legislation. Given the variable nature of workloads and congressional focus, successful legislative analysts are able to apply their critical skills to unfamiliar subject areas as needed.
CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS is a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill.
CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.
Interested applicants must apply online at USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/job/779543200. Please help us improve our recruitment efforts by letting us know how you heard about the position. This question is asked in the application process.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in positively contributing to Justice and hope that you will consider joining the dedicated public servants at the Department of Justice. To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers.
Paid Fellowship ($6,300) Available through Laurel Rubin Farmworker Justice Project.
Northwest Justice Project Farmworker Unit seeks summer interns to join a team of experienced attorneys and outreach specialists in serving migrant farm workers throughout the state of Washington. Interns will join labor camp outreach, community engagement and legal advocacy efforts to further farmworker justice in the State.
Law students will work with attorneys on ongoing cases, which include claims of farmworker sexual harassment, discrimination, pesticide safety, wage theft, labor rights and the H-2A temporary visa program. Northwest Justice Project is the LSC funded staffed Legal Services program for Washington State. The internship runs for 10 weeks.
Interns may also have the opportunity to work on cases or campaigns associated with the Campesina Digna project. The Campesina Digna project builds capacity for individual farmworkers and their communities to combat rampant workplace sexual violence and harassment affecting farmworkers in Washington. Campesina Digna integrates legal education, litigation, and increased access to victim services to secure justice for survivors of sexual harassment, create a safe work environment for all farmworkers, and ultimately change the culture of the agricultural industry in rural Washington communities by ending tolerance for sexual violence in the workplace.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Commitment to farmworker and racial justice.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The ability to work independently and cooperatively with different types of people.
Spanish language proficiency.
COMPENSATION:
Fellowship funding of $6,300 will be paid on an hourly basis at $18.00/hour available for several positions in Yakima and Wenatchee through the Laurel Rubin Farmworker Justice Fellowship.
APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume and writing sample to attorneyresume@nwjustice.org
Email any questions to Michele Besso at micheleb@nwjustice.org.
Salary
$77,616.00 - $138,360.00 Annually
Location
Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Job Type
Exempt
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2024-02257
Department
Utilities and Transportation Commission
Division
Administrative Law
Opening Date
02/23/2024
Closing Date
3/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Administrative Law Judge (multiple positions)
Range of Consideration: $77,616 - $138,360 annually
(Exempt Management Service - Band 3)
These positions are exempt from civil service rules.
An initial review of applications will begin on March 8, 2024, with a second review scheduled for March 15, 2024. It is recommended that you submit your application materials prior to this date for consideration.
UTC reserves the right to render a hiring decision and/or choose to close or extend this recruitment at any given time.
Hybrid: Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state.
Travel: Occasional travel during and outside normal work hours throughout the state for public meetings or hearings related to commission filings may be required.
The Opportunity:The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is looking to fill two (2) Administrative Law Judge positions within the Administrative Law Division. These are full-time exempt positions that manage a variety of legal proceedings relating to regulation of utility and transportation companies.
The Administrative Law Division is responsible for addressing legal issues presented to the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) for resolution. The position’s duties and responsibilities contribute to achieving the UTC’s goals of protecting public safety and ensuring utility and transportation company service rates, terms, and conditions are fair, just, reasonable, and sufficient.
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender represents and advocates for people who have been injured, discriminated against, sexually harassed, deprived of wages, or otherwise harmed by a company or organization. We believe ordinary citizens need a first-rate legal team working for them when it comes to protecting their rights and fighting powerful defendants. We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and smart 2L law student with a diverse background, experiences, and ideas to join our team.
Our summer program is designed to give law students exposure to all aspects of our plaintiff trial practice. Interns work alongside experienced attorneys and will learn about a variety of practice areas, clients, and our firm culture. Opportunities will include research, writing, and observation of litigation events, including depositions, hearings, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals.
Selection Criteria
When considering candidates, we will apply the following criteria:
Class of 2025 J.D. student;
An interest in the firm’s practice areas, including serious personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, civil rights, and employment on behalf of plaintiffs;
Strong academic credentials, excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills;
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and a commitment to the highest quality client care and service.
Application Process
We will begin to review applications on a rolling basis after February 23, 2024. The application process will remain open until March 4, 2024, or until the summer associate position has been filled. Please submit your letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to Terri Weintraub at weintraub@sgb-law.com
The weekly compensation rate is currently expected to be $1,250/week.
The Washington State Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is recruiting for an Assistant Chief Industrial Appeals Judge.
Remote work optional! The official duty station is Olympia, but the Assistant Chief may telework as long as they reside in Washington State.
The salary range is $128,856 – 138,360 per year.
The job announcement is posted on www.careers.wa.gov here. The recruitment closes on March 10, 2024.
The AGO is 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 a workplace that is diverse, respectful, inclusive, anti-racist and composed of the best legal talent available. You can review the AGO’s Mission, Vision, Values and Anti-Racist Commitment on our website. 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 opportunities.
For information about the AGO, visit www.atg.wa.gov. Click on the links below to access full position descriptions and qualifications for each of these opportunities, visit the state's centralized recruitment site at www.careers.wa.gov. We encourage registration to our attorney e-mail subscription service.
Team Leader – Children, Youth, and Families Division, Tumwater (DL: 2/25/24)
AAG – Children Youth, and Families Division, PAL Section, Tumwater (DL: 2/29/24) New!
Division Chief – Social & Health Services Division, Seattle (DL: 3/4/24) New!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Bellingham (DL: 3/5/24) New!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima (Open until filled, first review 2/6/24) New!
AAG – Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Olympia & Seattle (Open continuous, first review 3/6/24) New!
AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima (Open continuous)
AAG – Regional Services Division Kennewick (Open continuous)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Seattle (Open continuous)
AAG – Regional Services Division, Yakima or Wenatchee (Open continuous)
AAG – Tacoma Division’s Social & Health Services Section (Open continuous)
AAG – Corrections Division’s Civil Rights Unit, Olympia (Open continuous)
AAG – Social & Health Services Division, Behavioral Health Section, Olympia (Open continuous)
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Salaries for the AAG positions listed above are set between $74,520 – 139,572 annually. Salary for the Managing AAG positions listed above is set between $78,240 – 146,556. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. Salary for the Division Chief position is set between $155,000 - 160,000 annually.
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:
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 the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. 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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Job Description:
About Stoel Rives and the Litigation Practice Stoel Rives’ Litigation Group consists of more than 80 accomplished litigators. Our lawyers enjoy working together and collaborating across offices to develop deep knowledge about their clients’ businesses. Our litigators represent people and entities, large and small, across diverse industries. As a member of this group, you would have the opportunity to provide regional litigation services for national companies and handle a wide variety of cases for other clients with unique litigation needs. If you are interested in working with a group of collaborative, hard-working, and dedicated lawyers and staff, this is the place for you.
Role Overview The Seattle office of Stoel Rives is seeking an associate with a minimum of 3 years of general commercial litigation experience to join its dynamic Litigation Group. The Litigation Group’s leanly staffed teams provide significant opportunities for professional growth and early responsibility over complex matters. 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 many of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply. • 3-5 years of general commercial litigation experience; • Excellent research and writing skills that can be deployed with flexibility to meet internal and external client needs; • Strong interpersonal skills including building rapport with clients, fellow attorneys, and staff; • Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance; • Strong intellectual curiosity; • Self-motivation; • A commitment to client service and team success; • JD from an accredited university; • Active membership in the Washington State bar or ability to waive in (preferred).
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 $200,000 – $240,000; 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 Environment Stoel 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 on these programs, can be found here.
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