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.

Foster Pepper PLLC seeks a Section 103 tax attorney to join its Pacific Northwest Public Finance practice. The practice involves advising a variety of clients on Section 103 tax issues, federal tax credit transactions (e.g., low-income housing, new markets, and renewable energy tax credits), 501(c)(3) issues, and Indian tribal finance matters.

Foster Pepper’s Public Finance practice is nationally recognized and we are well-known by issuers, underwriters, rating agencies, and bond issuers.  We regularly serve as bond counsel to issuers in Washington, Oregon and Alaska, including the State of Washington, counties, cities and towns, port districts, public utility districts, housing authorities, school districts, public hospital districts, water and sewer districts, irrigation and reclamation districts, fire protection districts and other municipal and quasi-municipal corporations.  In 2015, U.S. News/Best Lawyers survey listed the firm’s Public Finance group as a Seattle Tier 1 practice and a National Tier 2 practice.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant experience, excellent writing skills, and outstanding academic credentials. LLM and/or experience with tax examinations or voluntary closing agreements would be ideal.  Foster Pepper PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality or gender expression or identity), political ideology, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

CORPORATE TAX ATTORNEY

We are seeking an attorney with at least 10 years of corporate tax experience.  Applicants should be comfortable advising clients and other attorneys across a variety of practice areas, including real estate, land use, litigation, bankruptcy and business transactions. Candidates should have superior academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and current WSBA membership. We offer competitive salary, friendly people and a wonderful working environment. Check us out at www.cairncross.com. EOE.

Send cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to:

Kachine Risher
Human Resources Coordinator
Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.
524 Second Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104-2323
krisher@cairncross.com

DuBois Cary Law Group, PLLC, a boutique family law and estate planning firm, is seeking a full-time, temporary contract attorney to join our family law practice group. Applications to be a part of our outstanding team of professionals are being accepted from attorneys who are eager to learn, possess excellent legal research and writing skills, and are dedicated to a career in family law. Finance backgrounds are a plus. Compensation commensurate with experience. Qualified individuals should submit a resume, cover letter, at least 3 professional references and less than 10 page writing sample to joeana@duboislaw.net.

Labor and Employment Associate                                    

Stoel Rives’ Labor and Employment Group continues to grow.  Our attorneys provide strategic counseling ads and litigation services across the full spectrum of labor and employment law. The Seattle office is seeking an associate with a minimum of four years of relevant work experience to join our full-service platform.  Ideal candidates will have general employment litigation experience, as well as experience with traditional labor law and employment counseling and advice. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, writing skills, interpersonal skills and be self-starters with a commitment to excellence.  Candidates can look forward to being part of a vibrant and growing practice and the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. Membership to the Washington bar is strongly preferred.  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.

Click here to apply online: http://webapp.stoel.com/asp/viselfapply/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=9&FilterJobID=82

The Federal Bar Association is accepting applications for a Lawyer Representative position from the Eastern District of Washington to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference.  Lawyer Representatives are appointed by the Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.  The term of appointed is typically three years.  Past Lawyer Representatives have found this to be a very rewarding and fulfilling professional experience. Any attorney admitted to practice in this District is encouraged to apply.
 
During their term of service, Lawyer Representatives attend the annual Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, held in the summer of each year. They are eligible to participate in various Ninth Circuit and District Court liaison activities and committees. In their third year, they usually serve on the Lawyer Representatives Coordinating Committee (LRCC) for the Circuit and they participate in at least two additional meetings outside the District such as the Conference Executive Committee, Chief District Judges Annual Meeting, or the Chief Bankruptcy Judges Annual meeting. This link provides more information about the role of a Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative: http://www.ce9.uscourts.gov/lawyer_reps/. ; Expenses, such as travel, are partially reimbursed per the Court's policy which may be reviewed at:  http://www.waed.uscourts.gov/content/lawyer-representative-reimbursement-policy.
 
Locally, Lawyer Representatives serve as voting members of the Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of Washington's Board ("FBA") and help in the planning and implementing of various FBA-sponsored activities.
 
There are five lawyer representative positions for the Eastern District of Washington, each serving staggered terms.  Geographic diversity is encouraged with at least one position being filled from outside the Spokane area (e.g. Walla Walla, Tri-Cities, Wenatchee, Yakima, Moses Lake, Pullman, or Colville areas).  The Court also desires to balance the selection between those with Civil, Criminal, and Bankruptcy practices.

Letters of application should be submitted no later than Friday, February 19, 2016  to;
 
Brendan V. Monahan, FBA President
120 N. Naches Ave.
Yakima, WA 98902

Or

monahan@stokeslaw.com

Your letter should include background information about yourself, your thoughts regarding improving the administration of justice within the District and the Circuit, as well as your ability to commit the time necessary to fulfill the duties of appointment.

Applications will be screened, and appointments will be made by the Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.  Successful applicants will be notified by the Court.