With approximately 45 attorneys, Stoel Rives has one of the largest real estate and construction practices on the west coast. Our attorneys pride themselves on providing companies in the real estate development industry with strategic and practical legal advice. 

As a member of the Real Estate and Construction team, you can look forward to being part of a dynamic practice with other lawyers and professionals who thrive in a stimulating, collaborative environment.

Like all of the firm’s practice groups, the Real Estate and Construction group at Stoel Rives greatly values diversity. In 2022, forty percent of attorneys and thirty-three percent of new attorney hires identify as diverse (women, racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ lawyers and lawyers with disabilities). 

Role Overview

The Seattle office of Stoel Rives is seeking an associate with 4+ years of sophisticated construction litigation and contract drafting experience for its Construction and Design subgroup. You will work on a number of construction and design contracts, using different project delivery systems, as well as a wide variety of litigation matters related to construction projects, both public and private.

Members of our team can expect to benefit from involvement in the local business community and major development projects, high quality mentoring and training, cross-office collaboration, and meaningful client contact. 

The 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 most of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply. 

 

•            4+ years of sophisticated construction litigation and contract drafting experience, including on industrial, multi-family, commercial, and large residential development matters;
•            Strong interpersonal skills such as ability to develop and nurture relationships with colleagues, clients and industry partners;
•            Excellent written and oral communication skills;
•            Detail orientation and pride in your work;
•            Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance;
•            Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn;
•            Self-motivation and desire to build a positive reputation for yourself and your firm;
•            A commitment to client service and team success;
•            JD from an accredited university; and
•            Active membership in or commitment to applying for the Washington State Bar.

 

 

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 $220,000+; 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 can be found here.

The Department of Justice, United States Trustee Program, Eugene, OR office is currently seeking resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a Trial Attorney.    We are reaching out to you to ask your organization to please share the announcement with your members.  Resumes will be accepted until November 13, 2023.

Trial Attorney | LEGAL-CAREERS | Department of Justice

The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington is inviting applications for a Director for our Policy Advocacy Department. The position description is attached. If you have the capacity, we hope you will share this with members, contacts you may have in the community, or alumni who might be interested in this job.

 

The ACLU of Washington is a non-profit, public interest organization devoted to protecting civil rights and civil liberties. Its staff and numerous volunteers typically work in a fast-paced and friendly office in downtown Seattle. Currently, the office is operating in a hybrid environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, please submit a cover letter, writing sample demonstrating legal or policy advocacy, and résumé on our online job portal. In your cover letter, please explain the ways in which you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above. We also invite applicants to include how their background and/or experience could contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and advocacy work in their letter.

Applications will be accepted until noon on November 15, 2023, at which time the job announcement will be displayed as closed on our website at www.aclu-wa.org/careers.

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington is currently accepting applications for a full-time Term Law Clerk with the Honorable Alexander C. Ekstrom, United States Magistrate Judge. This Law Clerk appointment will begin on or around September 9, 2024, for a one-year or two-year term, which may be extended at the agreement of the parties. The position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

 

Here is  the link to the vacancy on the public website here.

The Administrative Office of the Courts has several new job opportunities posted this week. For more information about these positions, to review the job description, inquire about benefits, or to apply, please click below:

 

Financial Services Analyst | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 54 (Repost)

 

Jury and Community Researcher | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) – Range 72

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington is currently accepting applications to its conflict panel, better known as the CJA Panel. We are welcoming applicants to the trial and appellate panels and to the CJA Mentor Program, which provides structured, paid opportunities for seasoned criminal defense attorneys to gain exposure to federal practice. The CJA Trial, Appellate, and Mentor Program Combined Application is available on our website. Applications are due October 20, 2023. Questions may be submitted to jennifer_kaplan@fd.org.

 

We are hosting a CLE and recruitment event at the Tacoma federal courthouse, 1717 Pacific Ave, on October 3 from 3:30-5pm, with a social hour to follow. Chief Judge David Estudillo, Magistrate Judge Theresa Fricke, Federal Public Defender Colin Fieman, and CJA Panel Administrator Natalie Harmon will participate in a panel discussion about federal criminal practice and CJA work, moderated by Panel Attorney District Representative Paula Olson. 1.5 law & legal procedure CLE credits sought. All are welcome.

 

We are also hosting a virtual open house for prospective applicants to learn more about the CJA Panel and Mentor Program on October 5 at noon. Here is the Zoom information:

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1608240224?pwd=bEhwc3hTS1lTRE92UUcvcEpkZmxTUT09
Passcode: 074620

Schroeter Goldmark & Bender has an immediate opening for a full-time lateral attorney with at least 8-10 years of experience and a background in one or more of the following practice areas: complex litigation, toxic or mass torts, medical malpractice, and crime survivor representation (e.g., sexual assault, abuse, trafficking). We are looking for someone with demonstrated litigation and trial skills, who can work up complex cases and see them through trial. In addition to having courtroom experience, the applicant must be a strong writer and have demonstrated experience with summary judgment motions, appeals, or other complex motions. The applicant must be licensed in Washington or be able to become licensed in Washington within 6 months. The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $145,000 DOE, plus discretionary bonus. SGB is a workplace of respect and inclusion; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. E-mail your letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to the Head of Operations at weintraub@sgb-law.com.

WA Department of Revenue is hiring a part-time tax review officer (Tax Policy Specialist 3, Range 66) to review administrative petitions, conduct informal hearings, and draft written determinations. The position is mostly remote, requiring in-office attendance 1-2 days per month. The successful candidate can choose a schedule between 20-35 hours per week; benefits are prorated based on number of hours. We accept any active US bar license, not just WSBA, and tax experience is preferred but not required. Check out dor.wa.gov/careers to see why Revenue is a great place to work! Read the full job description and apply at careers.wa.gov.

Beginning Monday, September 25, 2023, attorneys interested in applying for the 2024 Pierce County Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner List shall complete a Pierce County Personnel Application, Superior Court Supplemental Questionnaire, and Release of Information. The application packet may be obtained from the Superior Court website at http://piercecountywa.gov/superior/employment.

**CURRENT PRO TEM COMMISSIONERS MUST APPLY FOR RE-APPOINTMENT**

Applications will be accepted by email only through Friday, October 27, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. and should be emailed to Commissioner Services at SupProTem@piercecountywa.gov. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email in response. If an acknowledgement email is not received, please call Mary Madden at 253-798-2991.

*PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 4:00 P.M. DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.*

An applicant must have a minimum of five years of experience in the State of Washington and may not serve as a pro tem commissioner if appointed or serving as a Guardian Ad Litem for compensation under Title 11, 13 or 26.

Focal PLLC, a twelve-attorney firm based in Seattle -- with a focus on technology, media, and  internet law -- is seeking a litigation attorney to support our dispute and litigation practice, as  well as grow with our brand protection practice. 

We are a NAMWOLF member firm and proud of our emphasis on diversity. 

We are looking for someone with at least 3-5 years of experience. We would consider someone  with more than 3-5 years of experience. 

While we are fully remote, we are looking for someone who is admitted in Washington and who  can make court appearances as necessary. Admissions in other states are a plus but not  required. 

We handle a range of dispute and litigation matters, including commercial disputes, data  scraping/aggregation matters, platform liability, copyright and trademark disputes (including in  front of the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board), corporate divorces, cannabis disputes, and  arbitrations. We also handle a range of brand protection matters, including sending takedown  requests, domain name arbitrations, online investigations, and litigation. 

Our lawyers typically bill between 800-1200 hours per year (as opposed to the typical 1700+  that is required at most firms). 

We’re looking for someone willing to learn and to build their skills with us. We often work on  novel and interesting legal issues and are looking for someone who thrives on tackling those in  a collaborative manner. Additional skills/experience: 

• Strong writing and editing skills are key. 

• Experience with trademark and copyright disputes, including issuing and responding to  takedowns online and cease and desist letters, is a plus, but not required. 

• Experience in both federal and state courts is preferred but not required. 

• We work in a distributed environment so you need to be comfortable working in this  setting and maintaining excellent communications with team members (e.g., using  Google Docs, Slack, and receiving projects via email, conference calls, etc.). 

• Proficiency in using online tools and basic technology competence (e.g., converting  documents from Google Docs to Word, redacting and Bates numbering PDFs, formatting  pleadings, etc.) is important. We have support staff, but our lawyers should be able to 

take care of the basics in this regard, if necessary. In a pinch, you should be able to  format and file your own documents. 

• A collaborative, team-focused spirit and desire to provide high-quality legal services with  empathy for both the clients and colleagues. 

• We place a high premium on diversity. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ candidates  are encouraged to apply. 

• Introverts are encouraged to apply. 

We are proud that Focal fosters a collaborative work environment with legal professionals who  strive to maintain a healthy work/life balance. 

Salary range: Compensation will depend on hours, as Focal pays a fixed salary along with  hourly-based payments (based on hours worked for the month). The salary range for this  position is $80,000 to $120,000 (assuming 1000 hours billed). 

Benefits: We provide our employees with health insurance, pay your bar dues, and offer an  opportunity to participate in our individual retirement plan (with matching up to a certain amount)  and flexible PTO. 

If interested, email (1) a resume (2) cover letter; and (3) writing sample that you primarily  authored to careers@focallaw.com. 

Focal is a minority-owned business. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified  applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,  gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation,  gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as  defined by federal, state or local law. We have a great team and consider ourselves a lifestyle  firm in that we try not to work ourselves to death while at the same time handling sophisticated  and interesting work.