The Attorney General’s Office has AAG opportunities available and we are hoping you’d be willing to share with your colleagues/membership.  In advance of your continued assistance and support, thank you!!! 

 

Deputy Attorney General – Administration Division in Olympia (DL:  12/19/16)

 

Assistant Attorney General – Criminal Justice Division in Seattle (DL:  12/27/16)

 

Assistant Attorney General – Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Olympia (DL:  12/22/16)

 

Assistant Attorney General – University of Washington Division in Seattle (DL:  12/10/16)

 

Assistant Attorney General – Counsel for Environmental Protection unit in Seattle (or other location)  (DL:  12/9/16)

 

Assistant Attorney General – Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Olympia (DL:  12/19/16)

 

       

 

Linda Nakamura

Linda Nakamura

Attorney Recruitment Administrator

Washington State Attorney General's Office

800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000

Seattle, WA   98104

(206) 464-6446

SALARY: $57,144 TO $74,964 per year DOQ LOCATION: Olympia, Washington OPENS: December 6, 2016 CLOSES: Open until filled; first review of applications will be January 11, 2017. POSITION PROFILE Manages participation of diverse stakeholder groups within the Superior Court jurisdiction in the development, implementation and evaluation of significant, high-impact changes to judicial programs, court processes, practices, and staffing to improve the efficiency/effectiveness and integrity of court operations as well as enhance experiences and outcomes. This is a senior professional level job that works with minimal supervision and applies independent judgment and decision making on complex, and highly technical, major projects. This position will be designated to provide policy work for the Superior Court Judges’ Association (SCJA). Work will be directed by the Executive Committee of the SCJA with day-to-day supervision by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates court program components involving significant impact on judicial programs, including completion of complex or highly technical major projects and objectives.

Researches and analyzes national trends and data on specific projects assigned by the Executive Committee of the SCJA. Designs and analyzes alternative management techniques and estimates the statewide impact of implementing proposed change(s). Completes research, assessments, and provides recommendations to the SCJA. Provides updates to the State Court Administrator to coordinate analysis, reports and statewide efforts. Provides information, assessment, consultation, support and recommendations to AOC, courts, associations and boards and commissions within major operational areas such as court service delivery and/or judicial system policy and procedure to achieve consistent, efficient, and effective programs and operations. Analyzes and evaluates proposed legislation and its probable impact upon project and program goals; prepares briefs on proposed legislation. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Successful applicants will have experience demonstrating the following:  Ability to understand customer expectations and deliver work products meeting those expectations  Ability to earn the trust, respect, and confidence of judges, managers, coworkers and others through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions  Highly developed oral and written communications skills  Ability to form effective goals and achieve them through the use of objectives, timelines, action plans and solutions  Ability to prioritize and effectively manage time in order to meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work  Ability to analyze, evaluate, and develop comprehensive recommendations and options  Ability to multi-task and effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS A Bachelor’s degree in court administration, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field AND:  Five (5) years of responsible experience in court administration and/or program development, including experience in research, policy analysis, and/or collaborating with stakeholders or related justice organizations. Relevant experience may substitute for the required education. Preference may be given to applicants with:  A Juris Doctorate degree who are members in good standing of the Washington or other state bar association with no history of disciplinary action.  A Master’s degree in court administration, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field.

Details and how to apply

NOTICE

The Metropolitan King County Council hereby gives notice of judicial vacancy in the Southeast Division of the King County District Court.  To be eligible to serve as a district court judge, a person must be a registered voter and legal resident of the Southeast Division’s electoral district.  RCW 3.34.060(1); K.C.C. 2.68.075.  The election precincts that make up the Southeast Division’s electoral district are set forth in King County Ordinance 18264.  A map of the Southeast Division can be found by following the district court map link at http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/elections/maps.aspx Those interested in applying are asked to submit their name to a bar association with an established judicial candidate evaluation procedure, as provided by K.C.C. 2.70.020.B, or to the Clerk of the King County Council.  In addition, each applicant must complete the evaluation process of at least one bar association that performs judicial evaluations consistent with the provisions of K.C.C. 2.70.020.C. 

The King County Code requires the King County Bar Association (KCBA) to refer to the Council the names of those candidates receiving the highest ratings, including those receiving the highest rating by any bar association that has an established judicial candidate evaluation system. The ratings applications and procedures of the KCBA can be found at http://www.kcba.org/judicial/ratings/ratings.aspx.  Candidate evaluations by bar associations must be completed and returned to KCBA no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2016.   The Council shall consider for appointment those candidates referred to it by KCBA.

Metropolitan King County Council

King County, Washington

Melani Pedroza

Acting Clerk of the Council

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.  The mission of William H. Gates Public Service Law Program (Gates PSL) is to create a culture at the University of Washington School of Law (UW Law) where students, faculty and staff are inspired and empowered to make public service, equity and inclusion an integral feature of their professional lives.  A part of Student and Career Services, Gates PSL is the central hub for public service/public interest law events and programming, career coaching and academic advising, pro bono service, and leadership development at UW Law.  Under the direction of the Gates PSL Director, the Assistant Director will provide specialized public service career coaching and academic advising to Gates Scholars and other law students and graduates who wish to pursue public service law pathways. This includes providing individualized and group coaching/advising sessions; developing, organizing, facilitating, leading presentations, workshops, panels and trainings related to public service law pathways as well as other topics including equity and inclusion, professionalism and leadership development; engaging in strategic outreach and relationship building with public service legal employers locally and nationally; as well as fostering and supporting leadership opportunities for students and student organizations with regard to various public service activities and initiatives, and working in collaboration with other faculty and staff in the equity, justice and inclusion communities.  Gates PSL is also home to the law school’s flagship and nationally recognized public service law scholarship program, the Gates Scholars Program.  The Gates Scholars Program began in November 2005 at the UW Law. Created in honor of William H. Gates Sr., a prominent Washington state attorney and public servant, the program awards five scholarships on an annual basis to first year students entering the J.D. program. The program requires that scholars work five years in qualifying public service positions following graduation.  The Assistant Director will be primarily responsible for managing the Gates Scholars Program which includes but is not limited to developing and implementing policies and procedures to recruit and retain Gates Scholars. Program development duties also include organizing activities that enrich the scholars’ law school experience, such as an annual retreat for 1Ls scholars, monthly dinners, and providing career coaching and academic advising. The position will be responsible for developing strong relationships with the Scholars program alumni and monitoring their professional service.  The Assistant Director will also provide leadership assistance to the Director in managing the strategic planning, budget and administration of the Gates PSL including partnering with the Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations on fiscal and budgetary matters and reporting to the Gates PSL Advisory Board.  This position must be able to work collaboratively as part of a holistic team that is first and foremost student-centered. The position requires a compassionate, encouraging, supportive and mentoring-focused disposition towards students.  The position must have cultural and cross- difference competency to work with students from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to people of color, LGBTQI, low-income and other underrepresented groups in legal education and the legal profession. The position must make independent decisions and recommendations in a fast- paced, high-pressure environment. The individual must remain aware of the rapidly changing challenges and opportunities for students, legal education, legal profession and community needs. This position must have a specialized understanding of community empowerment, social, economic and racial justice and use independent judgment to develop, plan, and implement programs and events that support networking and opportunities in the area of student life.  The position will be expected to anticipate issues as they arise, and independently trouble-shoot administrative, programmatic and student concerns.  RESPONSIBILITIES:  Gates Scholars Program Administration  ·  Policies & Procedures  - Oversee, maintain, update and implement policies and procedures outlined in the Gates Scholars Program manual and ensure continued compliance with UW policies and other internal policies ·  Outreach, Recruitment & Selection Process  - Represent the Scholars Program within and outside the campus community providing program information and promoting public service law  - Recruit scholars through public information, speaking engagements, law school recruiting events  - Collaborate with the Law School Admissions office to recruit scholars and consult on application process management  - Review applications and make recommendations to the selection committee  - Recruit, train and serve and convene selection and interview committees  - Meet with finalists and attempt to retain non-selected finalists to enroll at UW Law  - Content manage and update the Gates Scholars Program’s website  ·  Manage logistics and execution of Gates Scholars events including fall 1L retreat, monthly dinners, and spring finalist weekend and reception  ·  Post-Graduate Compliance, Reporting & Fiscal Management  - Manage post-graduate compliance with obligations including tracking annual reporting from employers  - Conduct semi-annual check-ins and reporting to UW Student Fiscal Services  - Troubleshoot problems and resolve promissory note questions, etc.  ·  Track media on matriculated and graduated scholars and provide updates on scholars and graduates to Gates PSL Advisory Board as well as UW Law marketing team on an as needed basis.  ·  Partner with the Director and provide strategic planning & budgeting support  - To develop an overall strategic vision for the Gates PSL that aligns with the mission of UW Law  - To develop and implement programming and planning to meet the established goals for the Gates PSL  - To evaluate the work of the Gates PSL and make recommendations to the Director on ways to improve outcomes and outreach;  - To create an annual budget  - To create an annual report to the Gates Foundation which includes a budget, scholars’ summer internships and post graduate employment (October)  - To convene annual meetings with Treasury and the Law School’s Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations to review financials, assess and confirm reinvestment strategy and budget  - To recruit, retain and convene Gates PSL Advisory Board members and convene quarterly meetings,  se agenda and prepare materials  ·  Step in for the Director and represent the program on behalf of the Director on an as needed basis ·  Supervise Administrative Assistant, provide performance management, professional development and training of this staff member  Student Advising & Coaching  ·  Conduct quarterly individualized public service advising and coaching meetings with Gates scholars; and annual meetings with graduated Gates Scholars still under obligation  ·  Provide public service advising and coaching to non-Gates scholars as assigned ·  Specialized public service law coaching and advising includes  - Providing individual and group career coaching sessions on topics such as: self-assessments, goal-setting, strategic career planning, resumes, cover letters, networking, mock interviews, developing an elevator pitch, decision-making, professional communication and etiquette and hiring trends  - The full array public service law employers and pathways in coaching practice such as: non- profit organizations, government, low bono, plaintiff-side public interest private firms, pro bono, judicial clerkships, legislative, policy, academic and non-traditional public interest  - Providing academic advising on graduation requirements, public service graduation requirements, pro bono honors society recognition criteria as well as the public service law concentration track  - Together with the Director, providing leadership development coaching to UW Law student-led pro bono projects and the Public Interest Law Association;  - Providing guidance, mentorship, coaching and support to scholars and other assigned students throughout their law school experience ·  Conduct and organize presentations, trainings, panels and workshops related to public service careers, pro bono and other public interest, social justice and related equity and inclusion topics  - Collaborate with Director in planning and execution of Social Justice Tuesdays and the Gates PSL Speaker Series ·  Stay informed of public services law career trends and the legal job market by  - Engaging in relationship building with public interest/public service employers to help cultivate internship and employment opportunities for students and graduates  - Representing the Gates PSL program and UW Law and attend events such as receptions, luncheons, breakfasts hosted by public service organizations and bar associations  - Attending relevant conferences and career fairs as appropriate such as Equal Justice Works; NALP; Trina Grillo Social Justice Retreat; Equal Justice Conference and the NW Public Service Career Fair  - Strategically serving on select public interest and/or access to justice related committees/ advisory boards on local and/or national level as needed and time permitting  - Fostering relationships with faculty and staff at the law school and across campus regarding  public service projects and activities  Loan Repayment Assistance Program Management  - Respond to inquiries regarding the program  - Update and process application forms and renewals  - Advertise program application process every winter/spring  - Manage content of LRAP web pages  - Recruit and convene selection committee (meets twice in Spring)  - Partner with business office for updated endowment and operating budget data  - Synthesize annual budget data and make recommendations to the selection committee on number of awards that can be made  - Present budget projections to selection committee  - Process promissory notes  - Responsible for all correspondence with applicants and renewing recipients  - Develop expertise and answer inquiries regarding education debt relief programs such as Federal Income Driven Repayment Plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness  - Develop program manual that outlines and organizes the program’s policies and procedures  Other duties as assigned  REQUIREMENTS: ·  Master's degree in Business, Political Science, or related field (JD preferred) ·  A minimum of 2 years working in public interest/public service law including non-profit agencies and/or government agencies ·  Progressively responsible project or program management experience that can be combined with above public interest/public service experience  ·  Candidates should also have a combination of education and relevant experience  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  ·  Demonstrated cultural and cross-difference competency and communication; demonstrated commitment to access to justice; demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity  ·  Strong interpersonal communication skills including active listening, self-awareness, relatability, empathy and compassion ·  Strong public speaking and presentation skills ·  Knowledge of public service law careers and experience in public service law as a profession ·  Excellent oral, written and grammatical communication skills including attention to detail and demonstrated competency in preparation of correspondence and reports  ·  Efficient organization and prioritization of responsibilities ·  Superior communication and team collaboration skills including professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion ·  Strong customer service skills and experience in dealing with diverse communities, constituents and/or stakeholders at local, national and/or global levels  ·  Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively while also working professionally under the pressure of frequent deadlines in a fast-paced environment  ·  Demonstrated ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively  ·  Display flexibility and the willingness to assume new tasks or special projects ·  Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, Google drive, LinkedIn ·  Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evening and weekends; must be willing to travel   Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/ registration.  DESIRED: ·  A background in either community organizing, civic engagement, social work and/or teaching ·  Pro bono legal experience ·  Interest and/or experience in systems thinking and strategic planning ·  Interest, knowledge and/or experience with event planning ·  Interest, knowledge and/or experience with basic graphic design ·  Familiarity with adult learning styles and pedagogy ·  Experience with or knowledge of post graduate legal fellowships ·  Evidence of leadership in forging strategic partnerships with organizations and programs ·  Knowledge of responsible fiscal management ·  Knowledge of leadership development methodologies ·  Experience with or knowledge of supervising, mentoring, advising or coaching law students ·  Self-awareness and growth-oriented mindset ·  Experience with or knowledge of supervision best practices ·  A good sense of humor and spirit of adventure

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check

 

 

 Application and full description

 https://uwhires.admin. washington.edu/eng/candidates/ default.cfm?szCategory= jobprofile&szOrderID=139696& szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords= &szReturnToSearch=1.

 

 

 

 

Aline Carton-Listfjeld

Pronouns: She/Her

Director, Gates Public Service Law Program

Student & Career Services

William H. Gates Hall

University of Washington School of Law

Box 353020, Suite 346

Seattle, WA 98195-3020

Tel. 1-206-616-9789

Fax. 1-206-616-1365

Skype: alinecarton

acarton@uw.edu

The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s office is posting a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position. 

Employment Opportunity:

Summary of Duties

The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking resumes from highly motivated and qualified individuals interested in an appointment for the position of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Civil or Criminal Division. The duties of this position may include any or all of the following:

Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions for County officials; preparing and reviewing County legal documents; representing the County in civil litigation, including discovery, motions practice, and trials or other hearings and appeals in State or Federal courts.

Prosecuting criminal cases in District Court, Juvenile Court, and/or Superior Court, and appeals in the Court of Appeals or the State Supreme Court.

This employment opportunity will remain open until filled. The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. To ensure consideration for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.

**The first review of applicants will be conducted November 30, 2016**

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized school of law. Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association.
• Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; present law, facts, evidence and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; work harmoniously with law enforcement and court personnel and maintain good public relations.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in land use, the Growth Management Act, environmental and water law, and/or experience representing law enforcement clients. Knowledge and experience with the Public Records Act.
• Knowledge and experience in the preparation and prosecution of juvenile, misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.

Other Position Related Information:

Contact Person: Scott Cushing, Team Leader and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Civil Team, 360-786-5540 x7862

This position is:

- Union representation is determined by area of assignment

- NOT Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

- Eligible for benefits

- Contingent upon passing a security background investigation

Items required for consideration:

- Application

- Letter of Interest

- Resume

- Reference List

- Writing Sample

- Disclosure Form (Supplemental Questions)

Application can be made through www.neogov.com.

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 attorney opportunities.

Assistant Attorney General, Section Manager of the Fish Wildlife and Parks Division (Deadline: 11/21/16)

Assistant Attorney General – Counsel for Environmental Protection Unit in Seattle, or other location (Deadline: 12/09/16)

Assistant Attorney General – Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Olympia (Deadline: 12/19/16)

We look forward to entertaining your application! For questions about the particular position, please don’t hesitate to contact the listed contact for each position. For information about the AGO or general recruitment questions, please contact Linda Nakamura at 206-464-6446 or Linda.Nakamura@atg.wa.gov. To subscribe to the Office’s attorney employment listserv, click here.

Columbia Legal Services just posted an Elder Law Fellow position in our Seattle office, which is a rare opportunity for a new attorney to serve as a one-year fellow in support of our Basic Human Needs Project and its safeguard of essential benefits and rights for low income people.

They are also hiring a Bilingual Staff Attorney for our Working Families Project in Seattle, to focus on farmworker and immigrant rights, fight unfair labor practices, wage theft, and unsafe working conditions.

Finally, their Institutions Project is looking for a seasoned attorney to represent people confined in Washington’s jails, prisons and other facilities.

Incarcerated Parents Project Attorney

 

Now hiring resource attorney for Incarcerated Parents Project at statewide nonprofit association and resource center for public defenders. The position is responsible for technical assistance to dependency attorneys and criminal defense attorneys representing incarcerated parents, development of resource publications, and coordinating amicus and policy change work. Requirements: Three (3) years of public defense, dependency practice experience, and/or dependency knowledge and criminal justice policy experience, with a strong preference for experience working with incarcerated parents or formerly incarcerated parents. Experience working with low-income clients is preferred. Must have demonstrated commitment to social justice and understanding of the intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality as it pertains to child welfare and criminal justice systems.  Must be licensed to practice law in Washington State or licensed within six months of date of hire. WDA values diverse perspectives and life experiences. People of color, women, LGBTQ candidates, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.  Additional details at www.defensenet.org/position-openings/wda-position-opening-incarcerated-parents-project-attorney. Send resume, letter of interest and short writing sample to: Hiring Manager, Washington Defender Association, 110 Prefontaine Pl. S., Suite 610, Seattle, WA 98104 or via email to wda@defensenet.org. Position open until filled.

At the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, we aspire to be the best public law office in the nation.  We are committed to providingexcellent, 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 attorney opportunities. 

 

Assistant Attorney General, Section Manager of the Fish Wildlife and Parks Division (deadline to apply is 11/21/16)

 

Assistant Attorney General of the Labor and Personnel Division in Tumwater (deadline to apply is 11/10/16) 

 

Assistant Attorney General / Section Chief of the Labor and Industries Division in Tumwater (deadline is 11/13/16)

 

We look forward to entertaining your application!  For questions about the particular position, please don’t hesitate to contact the listed contact for each position.  For information about the AGO or general recruitment questions, please contact Linda Nakamura at 206-464-6446 or Linda.Nakamura@atg.wa.gov.  To subscribe to the Office’s attorney employment listserv, click here.

 

The Clerk of the Council's office is readvertising the attached amended notice of vacancy because it was brought to our attention that there was an error in the description of the southeast division, leading the reader/applicant to conclude that only residents of the city of Kent could satisfy the residence requirement.   

Below is the amended notice of vacancy of a position in the Southeast District Court in January 2017. The amended deadline for applications for the position is November 21, 2016.

 AMENDED NOTICEThe Metropolitan King County Council hereby gives notice of judicial vacancy in the Southeast Division of the King County District Court. To be eligible to serve as a district court judge, a person must be a registered voter and legal resident of the Southeast Division’s electoral district. RCW 3.34.060(1); K.C.C. 2.68.075. The election precincts that make up the Southeast Division’s electoral district are set forth in King County Ordinance 18264. A map of the Southeast Division can be found by following the districtcourt map link at http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/elections/maps.aspx. 

Those interested in applying are asked to submit their name to a bar association with an established judicial candidate evaluation procedure, as provided by K.C.C. 2.70.020.B, or to the Clerk of the King County Council. In addition, each applicant must complete the evaluation process of at least one bar association that performs judicial evaluations consistent with the provisions of K.C.C. 2.70.020.C. The King County Code requires the King County Bar Association (KCBA) to refer to the Council the names of those candidates receiving the highest ratings, including those receiving the highest rating by any bar association that has an established judicial candidate evaluation system. The ratings applications and procedures of the KCBA can be found at http://www.kcba.org/judicial/ratings/ratings.aspx. Candidate evaluations by bar associations must be completed and returned to KCBA no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2016. The Council shall consider for appointment those candidates referred to it by KCBA

K.C.C. 2.70.020 requires that minority bar associations be notified of vacancies. If your association provides an evaluation process, please inform the King County Bar Association of ratings of candidates as soon as possible.

Melani Pedroza

Acting Clerk

King County Council