Are you looking for a pro bono opportunity you can do from your home or office? We need a volunteer coordinator for an innovative technology based legal clinic. Apply to become the volunteer coordinator for Reach Enumclaw; Seattle's only clinic that operates solely via Skype.

The volunteer coordinator is responsible for recruiting and scheduling an attorney to work from their home or office for each clinic session. The clinic is a general advice clinic; thus, the attorneys can come from any background. There is only one attorney needed per clinic and there are only two clinics per month. A list is available to the volunteer coordinator, but the volunteer will need to reach out to attorneys to grow a list of additional volunteers. The present clinic serves South King County from the computer in the Enumclaw Library. This is a great opportunity for an attorney or legal professional who wants to volunteer for a start-up program on a flexible time schedule. Contact Barbara Frost 206 954 3042 

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a Spanish-speaking bilingual attorney to work in our office in Wenatchee, Washington.

The attorney will provide legal assistance to community members through (1) direct representation; (2) individual consultations; (3) self-help assistance in the form of community workshops and legal clinics; and (4) community education. The attorney will focus on providing legal representation in various matters, but focusing on 1) defending individuals in removal proceedings; 2) representing community members seeking immigration status through family visa petitions; and 3) representing victims of violent crimes in applying for immigration benefits (including self-petitions, U visas and other forms of relief). The staff attorney may also be assigned work relating to other immigration matters.

Applicants must be fluent in Spanish. For more information, please click here

Reporting to the Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, the Supreme Court Clerk maintains the court’s records, files and documents. The Clerk is also responsible for managing the court’s caseflow, including the preparation of its calendars, arranging for pro tem (temporary) judges and docketing all cases and papers filed. The Clerk supplies attorneys, opposing counsel and other appropriate counsel with copies of Supreme Court briefs, and records attorney admissions to the practice of law in Washington state. The Clerk also rules on costs in each case decided by the court, and may also rule on various other procedural motions. The Clerk directs and coordinates all of the activities of the Clerk’s Office, as outlined below. The Clerk serves at the pleasure of the justices. 

http://www.courts.wa.gov/employ/docs/5294/Announcement.pdf

Associate Attorney

Intellectual Property

Job #A20151111 – Seattle, Washington

The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent prosecution associate with one to six years of prosecution experience to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have a degree in computer science, strong academic credentials and excellent references. All candidates must be admitted to the USPTO and must be members of the Washington Bar. To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and graduate/undergraduate transcripts.

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-patent-prosecution-job-a20151111-seattle-wa.html

Associate Attorney

Trust & Estate Planning

Job #A20160103 – Seattle, Washington

The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate level attorney to join our Personal Planning Group. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must also have one to three years of relevant experience in trust and estate planning and/or an L.L.M. in tax. To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcripts, and three professional references.

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-personal-planning-job-a20160103-seattle-wa.html

Corporate Services Attorney

E-Discovery Services & Strategy

Job #A20160302 – Seattle, Washington

The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking attorneys to work on an hourly contract basis with responsibilities including conducting due diligence reviews, contract review and drafting, and property lease abstractions. The length of the assignment will vary based on project needs. Candidates must be experienced with corporate transactions, including due diligence and contract review, and should have familiarity with document review platforms. Candidates are required to demonstrate superb attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong customer service skills. Candidates must be admitted to the Washington State Bar and have at least two years of related work experience. Foreign language skills are preferred. To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/corporate-services-attorney-job-a20160302-seattle-wa.html

Emerging Companies/Venture Capital Associate

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

Job #A20151202 – Seattle, Washington

The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking an experienced associate with ambition and initiative to join its market-leading Corporate group. The group's clients range from early stage startups to mature industry leaders and include many of the region's premier venture-backed and public companies. The group is experiencing strong growth and has particular need in the Emerging Companies practice, which is focused on startup/emerging growth company representation and seed and venture capital financings, as well as more generally in the areas of M&A, including private equity, and public company securities and reporting work. Candidates should have solid academic credentials and between 3 and 6 years of experience. To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/associate-attorney-emerging-companies-venture-capital-job.html

Review Attorney

E-Discovery Services & Strategy

Job #A20160309 – Seattle, Washington

The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking attorneys for document review and discovery-related work on an hourly contract basis. The length of the assignment will vary based on project needs. Candidates ideally should be trained in document review procedures and have expertise in document review platforms and litigation support technologies. Familiarity with the litigation process, including all phases of discovery and trial, and admission to the Washington bar are required. Superb attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. Strong knowledge of litigation support software such as Relativity, Equivio, Concordance, CaseMap, and LiveNote is preferred. Japanese language or other foreign language skills are also preferred. To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/review-attorney-job-a20160309-seattle-wa.html

Trademark & Copyright Associate

Trademark, Copyright, Media & Brand Protection

Job #A20160402 – Seattle, Washington

The Seattle office of Perkins Coie LLP seeks an attorney with three to six years of relevant trademark experience to work with our Trademark, Copyright, Media & Brand Protection practice. The ideal candidate will have well-developed skills in U.S. and international trademark clearance, counseling, prosecution and enforcement. Experience with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy, IP transactions, advertising, marketing and promotions matters, as well as handling copyright-related issues and registration is strongly preferred. Attention to detail, the ability to work well in a group, as well as the ability to work independently, are important characteristics. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent legal writing skills and a proven track record in all aspects of a trademark, copyright, domain name, and advertising practice. Experience in a large law firm setting is also preferred.

Our nationally-ranked Trademark, Copyright, Media & Brand Protection practice represents multi-national clients in a wide range of industries, from consumer products, software, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, forest products and construction, to retail, finance, health care, high technology, biotech, fashion, music, advertising, marketing, and interactive entertainment, as well as start-ups and smaller businesses. The firm has a strong focus on intellectual property practices, and one of the largest trademark practices in the Pacific Northwest.

To be considered, please provide your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcripts.

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/about-us/careers/laterals/job-listings/trademark-copyright-associate-job-a20160402-seattle-wa.html

State of Washington

Dept. of Corrections

invites applications for the position of:

Senior Contracts Attorney

SALARY: $5,212.00 ­ $7,291.00 Monthly

$62,544.00 ­ $87,492.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 04/08/16

CLOSING DATE: 04/22/16 11:59 PM

ALL the Details can be found here:  Careers.wa.gov

Senior Contracts Attorney

Office of the Deputy Secretary ­ Contracts and Regulations

Headquarters ­ Tumwater WA

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a Senior Contracts Attorney within the Office of the Deputy Secretary ­ Business Services. This is a full­time, permanent Washington Management Service (WMS) position located at DOC Headquarters in Tumwater,Washington.

If you are interested in applying and would like to be considered, please apply directly at careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents to your application:

Current Resume, (chronological, with relevant experience listed).

Minimum of three (3) professional references, (including name, phone number and email address).

Letter of Interest, (no more than two (2) pages, indicating how you meet the qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before

submitting. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

INVESTIGATION and RESOLUTION SPECIALIST

Req #: 131517 Department: COMPLIANCE AND RISK SERVICES: UCIRO Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 03/30/2016  Closing Info: Open Until Filled  Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Notes: This posting will remain Open until Filled, however, to ensure priority consideration, please apply by April 25.

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 enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.  The University of Washington has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for an experienced employment attorney to join the University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office (“UCIRO”), a program within the Compliance and Risk Services Department, as an Investigation and Resolution Specialist.  UCIRO investigates complaints of violations of the University’s non-discrimination policies, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.  UCIRO also investigates and responds to most charges of discrimination filed by individuals with external agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC), and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).  The Investigation and Resolution Specialist, under the general direction of the Executive Director for Compliance Services or her delegate, investigates and facilitates the resolution of alleged violations of the University’s non-discrimination policies and corresponding federal and state laws according to program practices, procedures, and regulations.  In conducting UCIRO investigations, the Investigation and Resolution Specialist acts as a neutral, objective fact-finder under the procedures outlined in the University of Washington’s Administrative Policy Statements, Section 46.3.  The Investigation and Resolution Specialist is a critical part of the compliance function at the University and its Medical Centers.  The Investigation and Resolution Specialist analyzes pertinent complaint and resolution information in a meaningful, constructive way and utilizes that information as appropriate with those who have a business need to know to assess compliance and avoid, reduce, and mitigate risk.  Duties and Responsibilities:  • Investigates, evaluates and advises on potential exposure of risk associated with complaints which assert violations of University of Washington policies, including non-discrimination policies, sexual misconduct policies, and related procedures, and, if accepted, complaints of policy violations for which there are no other established administrative processes available.  Prepares summary outlines, and in some cases detailed reports, and orally communicates investigative factual determinations and analysis to complainants, subjects, departments and others with a business reason to know.  • Investigates, evaluates and advises on potential exposure of risk associated with externally filed complaints and charges against the University of Washington, including complaints of discrimination (e.g. Title VII, ADEA, ADA, Title IX, etc.), retaliation, and harassment.  Conducts investigations in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and applicable case law.  Provides agencies with detailed written responses and information that complies substantively and procedurally with agency standards.  Monitors agency action until file closing and assists with implementation of compliance agreements.   •  Participates in external agency fact-finding and mediation conferences as necessary.  Prepares witnesses for interviews with administrative agencies conducting on-site investigations.  •  Communicates and collaborates with University departments, Human Resources representatives and Assistant Attorneys General and administrative personnel as appropriate in handling complaints and issues related thereto.  •  Partners with departments, Human Resources representatives and Assistant Attorneys General regarding early dispute intervention and resolution.   •  Leads cross-departmental resolution teams in devising, refining and implementing appropriate and creative approaches to dispute resolution, unit training, discipline and related management efforts.   •  Assists in developing University responses to requests for information from federal and state agencies.  •  Negotiates settlements within delegated authority; obtains authority in excess of delegation, as appropriate and when necessary.  •  Executes settlement agreements.  •  Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctorate degree AND four years of experience in employment law and investigations  • Deep working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations related to compliance with nondiscrimination laws, including but not limited to WLAD, Title VII, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including: the ability to both be impartial and project impartiality; and to establish rapport with a diverse range of community members  • Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges  • Ability to manage issues of complex and extreme sensitivity with a high level or professionalism  • Demonstrated ability to organize and plan one’s work to meet critical deadlines  • Demonstrated ability to prepare complex written reports and provide reliable testimony explaining the investigation’s process, findings, conclusions and rationales  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team  • Basic word processing skills       Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED:

• Professional experience in conducting civil rights investigations in a public higher education environment  • Experience conducting investigations of alleged sexual misconduct  • Experience representing employers to enforcement agencies, such as the EEOC or the Washington State Human Rights Commission  • Strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem-solving techniques, and interviewing best practices (including trauma-based informed techniques for sexual misconduct matters and other related issues)  • Ability to effectively and efficiently use computer systems and databases, including Windows-based software  • Proven team player with a sense of humor

Condition of Employment:

Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.  As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  Application Process:  The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

he United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington is accepting applications from experienced attorneys to fill positions as Assistant United States Attorneys in the Civil Division of its Seattle office.

Justice seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and atmosphere is open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. There are active affinity groups for African-American; Asian-American; Hispanic; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT); and Native American employees, which are open to all DOJ employees regardless of background. Justice fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their full potential.

Thank you for your help in disseminating these vacancy announcements.  These and other current attorney vacancy announcements can be found on the Department’s legal careers website at:  https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies?position=1.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I, Family Support Division, Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney

The Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I in its Family Support Division.  The primary responsibility of this position is to provide professional legal services to the State Division of Child Support.  Specifically, a DPA I:

·         litigates child support actions as assigned

·         establishes support orders, back support judgments, enforces valid child support orders, responds to pleadings or court actions to defend or protect the State interests, and files modification actions as required

·         manages appeals of cases in assigned caseload

·         evaluates income information for purposes of establishing child support obligations and/or obligations for past child support

·         effectively manages assigned caseload in a timely and professional manner

The work location is Everett, Washington.  This is a full-time position with generous benefits.  For more information and to access the online application, please click this link: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/snohomish.  Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.  For more information, please contact Serena Hart, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Family Support, at 425-388-7298.

Foster Pepper PLLC, one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading law firms in downtown Seattle, is seeking a litigation associate with one to three years of experience to join our team of talented professionals in the Seattle office.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and experience with commercial litigation and/or intellectual property. Clerkships experience is beneficial.  The firm will consider candidates who are interested in relocating from other areas of the country.

To inquire about this position or to submit your resume, please click here to submit your application and materials to Bethany Brown, Manager, Attorney Recruitment & Professional Development.

Foster Pepper’s Investment Management practice is seeking a highly motivated junior to mid-level associate (two to three years post qualification experience) to join our team of talented professionals in the Seattle office.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the Investment Management practice’s attorneys and staff in counseling and advising our highly acclaimed set of clients in connection with their investments in a wide range of complex alternative investments, domestic and international private equity and hedge fund investments, real estate transactions and investment management agreements. In addition, the associate will work on other legal matters impacting our clients, including the impact of applicable domestic and foreign laws and regulations relating to alternative investments.

The candidate must have at least two years of experience at a major law firm in the United States, in investment management, private equity, securities and other financial and alternative investment transactions. Comfort with drafting complex documents, acute attention to detail and strong negotiation skills are required, as well as actively participating on conference calls with clients and eventually negotiating key terms and structuring of the investments with sponsor or opposing counsel.  The candidate must also have a JD from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in the United States. Admission to the Washington bar is desired but not required.

To inquire about this position or to submit your resume, please click here to submit your application and materials to Bethany Brown, Manager, Attorney Recruitment & Professional Development.