Litigation Associate
Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an associate with a minimum of 1 years of relevant work experience to join the Litigation Practice Group in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of prior litigation experience. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus. Strong academic credentials, writing skills, and interpersonal skills are required. Membership to the Oregon Bar is required. Principals only. No recruiters please.
Stoel Rives LLP enjoys an over-100-year tradition of excellence as a leader among U.S. law firms. We offer a multi-office platform and world-class clients together with focused, individual training and professional development for all our attorneys. With nearly 400 lawyers firmwide, we are proud to provide a full suite of transactional and litigation solutions for U.S. and international clients at all stages of growth, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
Apply online here: http://webapp.stoel.com/asp/viselfapply/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=7&FilterJobID=133
METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL
Chief Legal Counsel
Closes: September 11, 2017 at 11:59 pm
Salary Range: $150,301 - $202,139 (DOQ)
The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic attorney with a passion for Public Policy, Leadership and Professionalism to join our team. The Chief Legal Counsel serves as a legal advisor to the Council and staff on a variety of matters dealing with public policy, legislation, and Council actions. The ideal candidate will be adept at municipal law, and the powers and duties of public officials and agencies.
The Chief Legal Counsel is a senior level professional position and supervises the work of the Senior Deputy Legal Counsel. This position operates with considerable latitude in providing legal advice and proposed solutions for consideration by decision makers to support the Council in fulfilling its mission.
The most competitive candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of County government and the theories and practices of civil and administrative law as they relate to local government. This is an exciting opportunity to join the King County Council staff and help provide excellent regional services to county residents. The position requires effective collaboration with Councilmembers, staff, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney the County Executive and departments, other units of governments, and members of the public.
To view a complete job announcement and apply, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs
A King County application is required to be considered for this opportunity. Interested applicants must complete the supplemental questions and submit a resume and letter of interest with your application.
Legal Ease, LLC (a Seattle based, high-end, national attorney recruiting firm founded in 1996) is currently working on an exclusive basis (i.e., candidates will not be considered other than via Legal Ease) to provide stellar candidates to this highly esteemed and successful boutique Seattle law firm, originally founded by partners from a top national law firm. Out of state candidates are welcome to apply.
This law firm practices in a niche area of sophisticated, complex litigation (practice area to be discussed with well-qualified, interested candidates). However, the successful candidate for this position need not have experience in this niche. This law firm seeks a highly skilled, complex litigation associate with 4 – 6 years of current experience within an AmLaw 100 (or equally well-regarded smaller firm). Applicants must possess stellar academic credentials and have an interest in practicing extremely complex and legally sophisticated “large law” type litigation in a smaller firm environment. This law firm is unique in its reputation for being truly collegial, and offering both top of the market compensation and genuine work/life balance. All inquiries 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.
NWIRP is hiring for a number of positions in our Seattle and Tacoma offices, including: Bilingual legal advocate (Seattle) Bilingual staff attorney (Seattle) Bilingual legal advocate (Tacoma) Bilingual staff attorney (Tacoma) Accountant (Seattle) All of the job announcements are posted here: https://www.nwirp.org/ join-us/jobs-internships/
NWIRP is hiring for a number of positions in our Seattle and Tacoma offices, including:
Bilingual legal advocate (Seattle)
Bilingual staff attorney (Seattle)
Bilingual legal advocate (Tacoma)
Bilingual staff attorney (Tacoma)
Accountant (Seattle)
All of the job announcements are posted here: https://www.nwirp.org/ join-us/jobs-internships/
Columbia Legal Services is hiring a full-time Systems Administrator to oversee and manage our technology infrastructure. This position will be based in our Seattle office.
We are also seeking a Billingual Legal Assistant to serve our Institutions Project and manage our prison intake correspondence in our Seattle office.
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.
Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
For more information about equal employment opportunity, please click here for “EEO Is the Law.” To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please click here. Perkins Coie participates in E-Verify, please view the following links for details in English and Spanish. For information regarding your Right to Work, click here for details in English and Spanish. https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-labor-employment-job-a20170715-seattle-wa.html
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a nonpartnership-track litigation associate to work with the firm’s financial services litigation group in the area of residential mortgage lender liability actions in state and federal courts. Candidates must be members of the Washington State Bar, have excellent academic credentials and 3-5 years of experience in residential mortgage litigation. Candidates must be very familiar with state and federal consumer protection laws applicable to a residential mortgage and must have experience defending claims arising from loan servicing, foreclosures, and loan modification practices. Candidates are required to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong customer service skills. Principals only.
Please access the link below and submit a copy of your cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript.
For more information about equal employment opportunity, please click here for “EEO Is the Law.” To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please click here. Perkins Coie participates in E-Verify, please view the following links for details in English and Spanish. For information regarding your Right to Work, click here for details in English and Spanish.
https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-consumer-lending-litigation-job-a20170713.html
Niko Olsrud | Perkins Coie LLP
LEGAL RECRUITING COORDINATOR
1201 Third Avenue Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101-3099
D. +1.206.359.3262
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E. NOlsrud@perkinscoie.com
Now Hiring! Legal Counsel and Regional Developmental Disabilities Ombuds
Legal Counsel and Regional Developmental Disabilities Ombuds
Full-time Position, based in Seattle, WA
Deadline for application: August 30, 2017
The Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds seeks an attorney committed to the rights of people with disabilities. In this position, the attorney will work part-time as Legal Counsel and part-time as a Regional Ombuds for the Office of Developmental Disabilities.
What is the Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds?
The DD Ombuds is a new program that delivers person centered, complaint-based ombuds services. An Ombuds helps people understand their rights and responsibilities and helps people solve their complaints about their services. The Ombuds addresses rights violations and issues of abuse and/or neglect. The DD Ombuds monitors services, reports concerns and makes recommendations to the state and the legislature.
An ideal candidate is an experienced attorney who wants the challenge of providing legal counsel to a new Ombuds program and delivering Ombuds services directly to people with developmental disabilities. As Legal Counsel to the State Ombuds, the attorney advises on legal issues related to Ombuds services, assists with WAC, protocol and procedure development, training and certifying Ombuds staff and volunteers, drafting publications and tools to collect data for reports and recommendations to the state and legislature. As Regional Ombuds in the King County area and north, the attorney works with a statewide team to deliver ombuds services directly to people with developmental disabilities.
Duties may include:
Create or revise Office of DD Ombuds service protocols;
Draft monitoring protocols and tools to meet the needs and requirements of the Office of DD Ombuds;
Review all reports and informational materials for legal accuracy;
Assist in the training and certifying of DD Ombuds volunteers;
Provide legal counsel to the State DD Ombuds;
Assist in developing confidentiality procedures;
Address any external interference with independence and authority of the DD Ombuds;
Deliver resident-directed, complaint-based, person-centered services;
Provides information on rights and responsibilities of persons receiving developmental disabilities services and/or other state services;
Monitor service delivery to persons with developmental disabilities;
Review state institutions, state licensed facilities and residences where services to persons with developmental disabilities occur;
Advocate to address rights violations and to protect people with disabilities from abuse and/or neglect;
Represent the Office of DD Ombuds and its clients and constituents at meetings with support and service providers;
Participate in the development of any recommendations for changes in procedures to state agencies, governor’s office and state legislature on the work of the ombuds and recommendations for person-centered and systemic system delivery changes; and
Act in compliance with DD Ombuds Contract Terms and Conditions.
Position requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and certification requirements that relate to the provision of institutional and residential supports and services;
Demonstrated knowledge of medical issues related to abuse and neglect in institutional and residential settings;
Demonstrated skills in the areas of investigation, interviewing, legal research, case strategy, case review, administrative law, and advanced advocacy techniques;
Demonstrated ability to discuss a range of current issues facing the disability community including issues related to the disability delivery systems and disability law;
Demonstrated ability to effectively present information to a wide variety of audiences using a variety of media;
Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and discussions;
Demonstrated ability to maintain ethical and organizational standards;
Demonstrated ability to communicate a position well, respectfully consider other positions, and treat people of different positions and backgrounds with respect and dignity;
Demonstrated knowledge of the disability service delivery systems and disability law;
Be free from conflicts of interest and not stand to gain financially through an action or potential action brought on behalf of individuals that the Office of Developmental Disabilities serve. Conflicts of interest spelled out in contract and include, but are not limited to, the following:
Employment by or participation in the management of any developmental disabilities service provider within the past year;
Employment in a governmental position with direct involvement in the licensing, certification, or regulation of developmental disabilities service providers or care facilities within the past year, and;
Any ownership or investment interest in developmental disabilities service providers or care facilities by DD Ombuds employee or by any member of the DD Ombuds employee’s immediate family within the past year.
Three years related work experience in an appropriate field (i.e., legal, social services, medical, or law enforcement);
Three years legal experience involving disability rights issues or public interest law; and
Law degree from an accredited law school and membership in the Washington State Bar.
Salary is $50,000+/year depending on experience. Position is full-time. Excellent health and dental coverage. Vacation days, sick days, holidays, a hiatus between Christmas and New Year’s, transit pass and other benefits.
The Legal Counsel/Regional Ombuds position is full time, permanent position located in downtown Seattle. Regular in-state travel and some night and weekend work required.
People with disabilities and people of color are encouraged to apply.
To apply
Email info@dr-wa.org with your resume, cover letter and two writing samples. In your letter, include brief thoughts about what you see as the greatest civil rights issue facing people with disabilities today. For your writing samples, include one legal writing and one journalistic sample.
The Office of the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The Office of the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.
The Office of the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds, operated under contract with the Washington State Department of Commerce, is a project of Disability Rights Washington (DRW), a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights. More about DRW at http://www.disabilityrightswa.org/
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, located in downtown Tacoma, is the largest law firm in the county, employing approximately 213 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. This is a great opportunity to join a collegial team of attorneys and staff committed to public service and quality of life in growing and thriving Pierce County. All the details here.
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.
Assistant Attorney General – Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Olympia OR in Seattle (DL: 7/23/17)
Assistant Attorney General (Team Leader) – University of Washington Division in Seattle (DL: 7/26/17)
Assistant Attorney General – Government Compliance & Enforcement Division in Olympia (Advice Section) (DL: 7/27/17)
Assistant Attorney General – Government Compliance & Enforcement Division in Olympia (Enforcement Section) (DL: 7/27/17)
Assistant Attorney General – Regional Services Division in Vancouver, WA (DL: 7/30/17)
Assistant Attorney General – Labor and Industries Division in Seattle (DL: 7/31/17)
Finally, if you are a third-year law student or a qualified judicial clerk, the Office is currently accepting applications for consideration via its Honors Program (DL – varies, see posting for details)
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.
The Seattle office of Garvey Schubert Barer is seeking a Corporate Associate. The successful candidate will have at least 3 – 5 years of experience in all areas of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, public company reporting and compliance, and securities and finance; experience drafting and negotiating corporate governance documents, commercial contracts, and all phases of venture capital, private equity, and merger and acquisition transactions; fluency in Mandarin, preferred; excellent drafting, analytical and organizational skills; exceptional academic credentials, communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at a time; and a license to practice law in Washington State. GSB values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample to CareersSEA@gsblaw.com.
