Disciplinary Counsel Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Job Grade E11; Exempt; Full-time; Monday-Friday Starting Salary Range: $74,084 - $83,345/year DOE +benefits (Posted 1/8/2016)
As a member of a supervised team consisting of lawyers, a paralegal, and an administrative assistant, disciplinary counsel evaluates and prosecutes allegations of ethical misconduct against lawyers. The position is responsible for investigating and analyzing grievances against lawyers; writing reports of findings; and prosecuting cases ordered to hearing, including hearings and appeals.
For more details and to apply, visit https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=12987051. Applicants are required to provide a writing sample in addition to a cover letter and résumé. Please upload the writing sample and résumé; cover letters should be included in the "Notes" section. The WSBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. For assistance with your application or questions contact hr@wsba.org.
American Civil Liberties Union of Washington is inviting applications for a Director of Accounting and Administration.
The ACLU of Washington is a non-profit, public interest organization devoted to protecting civil rights and civil liberties. Its staff and numerous volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly and professional office.
We were hoping that you may have contacts with people in the community, members, or alumni who might be interested in this job. Please feel free to forward this email, or post the attached links and job descriptions to your newsletter or message/job boards, and let me know if you have any questions or need any other information.
The League of Women Voters is a political but non-partisan organization that works at registering and educating voters. We are part of the national League of Women Voters. Additional details can be viewed here http://www.seattlelwv.org/.
The Metropolitan King County Council hereby gives notice of judicial vacancy in the Seattle division of the King County District Court. To be eligible to serve as a district court judge, a person must be a registered voter of the district court district. RCW 3.34.060(1). 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 Seattle King County Bar Association (SKCBA) 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 SKCBA can be found at http://www.kcba.org/judicial/ratings/ratings.aspx. Candidate evaluations by bar associations must be completed and returned to SKCBA no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2016. The Council shall consider for appointment those candidates referred to it by SKCBA.
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The Seattle, Portland, and Boise offices of Stoel Rives LLP are hiring!
Seattle: Labor and Employment, Corporate Project Finance, Health Care, Litigation, Corporate, Patent Prosecution, Real Estate, and Tax.
Portland: Labor and Employment, Corporate, Health Care, Environmental, and Patent.
Boise: Litigation
Please visit our careers page (http://www.stoel.com/attorneys_openings.htm) to learn more and to apply online for these opportunities. Candidates for all openings should have outstanding academic credentials, strong writing skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
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.
Associate Attorney
Labor & Employment
Job #A20151216 – Seattle, Washington
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-a20151216-seattle-wa.html
Seattle University has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for a Assistant Director, Annual Fund & Alumni Relations to join our community.
The Assistant Director of Annual Fund & Alumni Relations for the School of Law will, in partnership with the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund, create and implement a strategic alumni relations and annual fund plan designed to promote bonds between the law school and its 11,000 alumni, thus enhancing the law school’s reputation and resulting in increased financial support for the school and professional opportunities for alumni.
This position reports to the Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Fund in the School of Law.
Seattle University School of Law educates ethical lawyers who distinguish themselves through their outstanding professional skills and their dedication to the law in the service of justice. Faculty, students and staff form a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative community that promotes leadership for a just and humane world. The Law School’s commitment to academic distinction is grounded in its Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry, thoughtful reflection and concern for personal growth. Innovation, creativity and technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program, which prepares lawyers for a wide range of successful and rewarding careers in law, business and public service.
For more information, please visit https://jobs.seattleu.edu/postings/18384
Corporate
Job #A20151203 – 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 leading public companies. Candidates must have experience in public company reporting and compliance (including a good understanding of SEC and exchange requirements), securities offerings, and corporate governance, as well as in M&A and private company investments. 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-corporate-job-a20151203-seattle-wa.html
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
The Office of the General Counsel for Portland Public Schools has an opening for a Senior Legal Counsel for Labor and Employment.
December 2015
Are you an attorney with a background in labor or employment law who enjoys the "people" part of the practice of law? Are you interested in contributing to public education and helping employees work together to create the environment needed for effective student learning? Are you committed to participating in the elimination of systemic racism in order to support success for all staff and students?
The Office of General Counsel of Portland Public Schools is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel for Labor and Employment. The attorney who fills this position should have at least seven years of experience as a practicing attorney, with five years in labor and employment law, or a law degree and combination of professional and work experience of five years (including clerkships, internships, volunteer activities, human resources background, risk management, case management and presentation, supervision and leadership, or other relevant experience and training). Experience in the public sector is a plus. A commitment to equity work is a requirement.
The labor and employment work this position will perform is widely varied, including advising human resources professionals, risk management, and front-line supervisors and school and district administrators on a daily basis on the full scope of labor and employment law topics including collective bargaining, personnel investigations, dismissal and discipline, wage and hour, and workplace inclusion; coordinating cases in all forms of litigation and alternative dispute resolution including employee hearings, labor arbitration and mediation; investigating, researching and responding to discrimination complaints through to resolution; discovery and document review including responding to public records requests; working with outside legal counsel; drafting and editing workplace policies; and developing and presenting training for a wide variety of adult employee audiences. This is one full-time position, with competitive salary and excellent benefits.
The Office of General Counsel supports the professional growth of its attorneys including financial support for Oregon State Bar dues, membership(s) in sections of the Oregon State Bar, national Council of School Attorneys, Oregon School Boards Association and other professional networks, continuing legal education programs, and other cross functional educational opportunities The work week is generally 40-50 hours per week, depending on operational needs with flexibility in the scheduling of those hours. Work hours will include irregular hours, and occasional evening and weekend meetings and district functions. Salary will depend on experience but this position is within a salary range of $101,500 to $132,000.
Portland Public Schools ("PPS"), founded in 1851, is an urban school district in Portland, Oregon. With more than 48,500 students in over 80 schools, as well as alternative schools, charter schools and specialized programs for students with special needs, it is the largest school district in the Pacific Northwest. PPS students participate in diverse programs and learning opportunities that are supported by teachers and other school staff, families, community members, non-profit organizations, local businesses and higher education institutions. At PPS, our goal is that by the end of elementary, middle and high school every student by name is meeting or exceeding academic standards and is fully prepared to make productive life decisions. The mission of the Office of the General Counsel is to provide exemplary, timely legal advice that promotes district goals, accelerates equity, preserves relationships and allows staff and students to focus on teaching and learning.
Please see this link for the full job description: https://employment.pps.k12.or.us/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=2100013361&REPRESENTATIVE_COMPANY_ID=00002736&COMPANY_ID=00002736
