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  • 12/15/2017 3:40 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    Two King County Court Commissioner Positions


    King County Superior Court is recruiting for two Court Commissioner positions: A current opening for Family Law Commissioner and an anticipated opening for Ex Parte Commissioner. Candidates may apply for either or both positions. Qualified candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments.

    • Family Law Commissioners' duties, in accordance with RCW 2.24.040, 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; all aspects of dependency and termination proceedings as defined in RCW 13.34, and perform other related duties as assigned by the Presiding Judge. 
    • Ex Parte Commissioners' duties, in accordance with RCW 2.24.040, and Article IV Section 23 of the Washington State Constitution, include, but are not limited to, presiding over guardianships, trust and probate matters. Ex Parte Commissioners hear matters involving both self-represented persons as well as persons who are represented, and perform other related duties as assigned by the Presiding Judge.

    Learn more and apply online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. Job number: 2017-07582.


    If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with King County Superior Court Human Resources at (206) 477-1536.



  • 12/15/2017 3:38 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    · Corporate / Project Finance Associate

    The Project Finance group at Stoel Rives LLP is growing! We are looking for a mid- to senior-level associate with at least 4 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group in the Seattle Office focusing on project finance, tax equity finance and M&A, with an emphasis on energy-related transactions. Strong academic credentials, writing skills and interpersonal skills are required.

    · Litigation Associate

    Stoel Rives LLP is looking for an associate with 1 to 3 years of experience to join the Litigation practice group in Seattle. Strong academic credentials, writing skills and interpersonal skills are required. Membership to the Washington bar is preferred. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus. Principals only, no recruiters please.

    With almost 400 attorneys, Stoel Rives is a national leader in corporate, energy, environmental, intellectual property, labor & employment, land use & construction, litigation, natural resources, real estate, renewable energy and technology law. We achieved 35 prestigious national tier rankings in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ''Best Law Firms'' survey. If you are interested in working with a group of collaborative, hard-working, and dedicated lawyers and staff, this is the place for you.

    To apply, submit an online application through our website at https://www.stoel.com/about/careers/attorneys/openings


  • 12/03/2017 9:13 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney - Job# A20171111 - Seattle, WA

    The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent prosecution associate with one to four years of prosecution experience to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science, strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.  All candidates must also be admitted to the USPTO.  To apply, please access the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and graduate/undergraduate transcripts, and a technical writing sample.

    https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/patent-prosecution-associate-attorney-job-a20171111-seattle-wa.html

     

    Patent Agent – Intellectual Property - Job# S20171112- Seattle, WA

    The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent agent with one to four years of prosecution experience to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. patent office.  Candidates must have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science and excellent writing skills. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is also required.  All candidates must be admitted to the USPTO.  To apply, please access the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, college and graduate school transcripts, and a technical writing sample.

    https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/professional-staff/job-listings/patent-agent-intellectual-property-job-s20171112-seattle-wa.html


    Corporate Associate Attorney

    Corporate Governance & Securities

    Job #A20170907 – Seattle, Washington

     

    Our Seattle office is seeking a mid-level associate with at least 4 years of mergers and acquisitions experience to join our thriving business group.  The business group focuses on securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and compliance, emerging companies and venture capital, financial transactions, and general corporate counseling for companies in a broad range of industries and at all stages of development, with a particular focus on companies in technology industries.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial office environment while working closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters at a national level. To be considered, please apply using the link below and provide your cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts.

     

    LINK TO APPLY: https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/corporate-associate-attorney.html

     

    Corporate Associate Attorney

    Corporate Governance & Securities

    Job #A20171003 – Seattle, Washington

     

    Our Seattle office is seeking a mid-level associate with at least 4 years of corporate securities, SEC compliance, and corporate governance experience to join our thriving business group. The business group focuses on securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and compliance, emerging companies and venture capital, financial transactions, and general corporate counseling for companies in a broad range of industries and at all stages of development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial office environment while working closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters at a national level. To be considered, please apply using the link below and provide your cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts.

     

    LINK TO APPLY: https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/corporate-associate-attorney-job-a20171003-seattle-wa.html


     

     


  • 11/28/2017 4:08 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    Experienced Environmental Law Attorneys (Seattle)

     

    Miller Nash Graham & Dunn (“MNG&D”) is seeking environmental law attorneys to join its team in Seattle.  Successful candidates will have experience handling matters involving most major environmental statutes including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, NEPA and CERCLA.  Both candidates with significant litigation experience and candidates who have significant experience in permitting and compliance with little or no litigation experience are sought.  Particularly strong litigation candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong record of litigating citizen suits, toxic torts, cleanup site contribution actions, and/or advocating on behalf of industry trade groups.  Candidates with permitting and regulatory experience will be able to demonstrate a strong record of advising clients on state and federal statutes including Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.  Preference will be given to those with experience working with the aquaculture, petroleum, maritime, mining, and timber industries.

     

    To apply, please upload as one PDF:  A cover letter and résumé 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.

     


  • 11/28/2017 4:07 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking entry-level associates to join our thriving Corporate practice in Fall 2018. This group focuses on securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, emerging companies and venture capital, and general corporate counseling for companies in a broad range of industries and at all stages of development, with a particular focus on companies in technology industries. In particular, this position will work most closely with our Corporate & Securities, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital, and Mergers & Acquisitions groups. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial office environment while working closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters at a national level. Candidates must expect to have their J.D. prior to fall 2018 and may be current 3L law school students. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and references, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong interest in transactional work. To be considered, please apply using the link below and provide your cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts.

    https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/entry-level/job-listings/2018-entry-level-corporate-associate-job-a20171116-seattle-wa.html


  • 11/28/2017 4:02 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    King County Superior Court is accepting applications for the list of Family Law Commissioners Pro-Tempore through January 2, 2018.

    In accordance with RCW 2.24.040 and RCW 26.12.060, Pro-Tempore Family Law Commissioners’ duties include presiding over matters pertaining to Family Law when a sitting Commissioner is unavailable.

    Successful applicants for these positions will be placed on a list maintained by the Court, and may be called to duty if needed, per King County Superior Court Local Court Management Rule 8. Pro Tempore commissioners serve at the pleasure of the court.

    Learn more and apply online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. Job number: 2017-07392.

    If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with King County Superior Court Human Resources at (206) 477-1536.


  • 11/28/2017 4:02 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    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.

     

    AAG – Labor & Personnel Division in Tumwater/Olympia (DL: 12/4/17) - The AGO’s Labor and Personnel Division in Olympia has an opening for an attorney interested in practicing labor and employment law, with a mix of litigation and client advice work.

     

    AAG – Bankruptcy & Collections Unit (Revenue Division) in Seattle  (DL:  11/30/17) - The AGO’s Bankruptcy and Collections Unit seeks an attorney to work in bankruptcy and collections. The position is located in Seattle.

     

    AAG – Regional Services Division in Bellingham  (DL:  12/4/17) - The AGO is seeking an attorney to work in a high volume litigation practice in the AGO's regional Bellingham Office.

     

    AAG – Tacoma Division Torts Section  (DL:  11/26/17) - The AGO’s Tacoma Division has an immediate need to fill a managing attorney position: Section Chief of the Torts Section in Tacoma.

     

    AAG – Consumer Protection Division in Seattle (Open until filled, first review 10/16/17) - The Consumer Protection Division is seeking to hire an attorney to develop, file, and litigate consumer protection cases.

     

    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 or www.washingtonrelay.com


  • 11/28/2017 4:01 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    As Starbucks corporate counsel – Real Estate, you will provide legal support for the U.S. store development team, which oversees the site selection, leasing, and development of Starbucks stores.  In this role, you will be responsible for drafting leases, participating in contract negotiations, and providing other legal support necessary for the development, construction, and maintenance of retail stores over their entire life cycle.  You will work as part of a team of legal professionals and serve as a key legal and strategic counselor to this critical Starbucks business unit, and will deliver timely, creative, and practical legal advice in a fast-paced business environment. 

    Leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to:

          Guide – Provide strategic legal counseling to the leaders of the store development business unit, as well as the adjacent businesses and functions that collaborate with and support the business.

          Collaborate – Team with other Law & Corporate Affairs partners to provide cross-functional support for the business, including on matters of regulatory compliance, intellectual property, procurement, distribution, licensing, litigation, and employment law.

          Support – Play a key support role for the Law & Corporate Affairs team that provides legal oversight to this key business unit, including working closely with paralegal and other department staff members.

     

    We’d love to hear from people with:

          3-9 years of relevant substantive legal experience in a law firm or company legal department

          License to practice law in pertinent jurisdictions

    Learn more and apply online at: https://starbucks.taleo.net/careersection/1000222/jobdetail.ftl?job=170025491&lang=en&sns_id=mailto#.WgoTNLxuHFo.mailto


  • 11/28/2017 4:01 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    Mid-sized downtown law firm seeks an attorney with at least 5 years of real estate transactional experience. Candidates should have superior academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and commitment to deliver exceptional client service.  We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a uniquely collegial working environment.

    Check us out at www.cairncross.com. EOE.

    Email cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to careers@cairncross.com or mail materials to:

    Human Resources Manager

    Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.

    524 Second Avenue, Suite 500

    Seattle, WA 98104-2323


  • 11/28/2017 4:00 PM | WWL Admin (Administrator)

    Cairncross & Hempelmann, a 40-attorney law firm located in downtown Seattle, is seeking an experienced Director of Business Development and Marketing to strengthen the firm’s business development culture and oversee strategy and execution of the firm’s marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of business development and marketing experience at a law firm or other professional services firm. Key characteristics for success in this position include tenacity and follow-through, interest in collaborating with others, and self-motivation with a proactive, positive demeanor. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a uniquely collegial working environment.

    Application instructions are on our website at https://www.cairncross.com/employment-opportunities or mail your resume and cover letter to:

    Human Resources Manager

    Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.

    524 Second Avenue, Suite 500

    Seattle, WA 98104-2323

    No phone calls, please.

    www.cairncross.com