2023 Fellow at Washington Leadership Institute (Seattle/Olympia/Spokane/Vancouver) (posted 9/26/22)
The Washington Leadership Institute (“WLI”) is a collaborative leadership program between the Washington State Bar Association and the University of Washington School of Law (UW Law). The program is governed by a volunteer Advisory Board that includes representation from all three of our state’s law schools, and is administratively staffed by UW Law.
For more information and to apply, please click here.
All required application materials must be received at the UW Law office no later than October 9, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
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Paralegal at MacDonald Hoague & Bayless (Seattle, WA) (posted 9/21/22)
Law firm recruitment copy: MacDonald Hoague & Bayless seeks a Paralegal for our dynamic immigration practice. Responsibilities include: independently managing and driving a caseload in a high-volume environment, preparing labor certification applications, preparing employment and family-based applications, preparing nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, preparing responses to requests for evidence, maintaining status reports, communicating with clients, working collaboratively with attorneys, other paralegals, and legal assistants, and contributing to process improvement projects. Must have excellent analytical, management, and writing skills and strong attention to detail. Minimum of two years immigration paralegal experience. College Degree/Paralegal Certificate preferred.
Salary: $50,000 to $75,000, Depending on Experience.
Please send resume, cover letter to Carmen Carrillo at CarmenC@mhb.com.
Consonant with its mission of expanding freedom, justice, equality, and opportunity for all, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless is committed to fostering a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. MacDonald Hoague & Bayless seeks candidates who bring a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to their role here. Persons from historically marginalized or disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Business Attorney at Communities Rise (Remote/Seattle, WA) (posted 9/16/22)
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Magistrate at Seattle Municipal Court (Seattle, WA) (posted 9/16/22)
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Professional Mediation Skills Training Program at University of Washington School of Law (CLE) (Seattle, WA) (posted 9/11/22)
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Director of W.H. Gates Public Service Law Program at University of Washington School of Law (Seattle, WA) (posted 9/11/22)
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Senior Career Counselor at University of Washington School of Law (Seattle, WA) (posted 9/11/22)
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Director or Associate Director at American Constitutional Society (posted 9/11/22)
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Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney at American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (Seattle, WA) (posted 9/11/22)
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Western District of Washington Litigation Academy on Oct. 24-25, 2022 (Seattle, WA) (posted 9/11/22)
The Litigation Academy is a partnership between the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (WDWA) and the Federal Bar Association for the WDWA. The Academy will offer a two-day in-person course for attorneys looking to improve their trial skills and gain experience in federal court.
Participants will prepare and present direct and cross examinations for federal judges in a live courtroom setting and receive instruction and feedback from members of the bench and bar. Our keynote speaker will be Jeffery Robinson.
To ensure a truly meaningful experience, enrollment in the Academy will not exceed 25 participants. Care will be taken to admit participants from diverse backgrounds across a range of practice areas, sections of the law, and years of experience.
The 2022 Litigation Academy will consist of two half-day sessions on October 24th (PM) and 25th (AM). Note that advance preparation will be required, and materials are expected to be available at least two weeks prior to the Academy. Cost for the program, including materials, is $250; scholarships based on financial need are available.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit the attached application, along with a one-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the Litigation Academy, and what you hope to gain from the experience. To the extent you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please also explain the basis for your request. Any requests for scholarships are confidential.
Application materials should be submitted no later than September 16, 2022 to: WDWALitigationAcademyFellow@gmail.com. Applicants will be screened by members of the Litigation Academy Committee, and successful applicants will be notified by no later than September 30, 2022.
All participants will be required to comply with the Court's access requirements at the time of the event, including COVID-19 protocols. Please refer to the Court's website for more information: https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/.
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Business Associate at Stokes Lawrence (Yakima, WA) (posted 9/11/22)
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Judicial Vacancy at Shoreline Electoral District of the King County District Court (Shoreline, WA) (posted 9/11/22)
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Public Defender I, II, or III at Skagit County Public Defender's Office (Mount Vernon, WA) (posted 9/11/22)
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Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Technology Transactions at Electronic Arts (multiple locations; Seattle, WA) (posted 9/11/22)
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Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington (Tacoma, WA) (posted 9/11/22)
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Term Law Clerk to the Hon. Lauren J. King at U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington (Seattle, WA) (posted 7/19/22)
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Associate Attorney at Skellenger Bender (Seattle, WA/hybrid) (posted 6/24/22)
For more information and to apply, please click here.
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Helsell Fetterman 2023 Richard S. White Diversity Fellowship (Seattle, WA) (posted 6/14/22)
Law firm recruitment copy: Helsell Fetterman LLP is currently accepting applications for its firm’s 2023 Richard S. White Diversity Fellowship (diversity fellowship/summer associate program), and invite all rising 2L law student members to apply. The program is designed to foster diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, and strives to expose the summer fellow to a range of practical and real-world legal experience, as well as social and community events with the firm and local legal community at large. The diversity fellowship at Helsell Fetterman is now in its eleventh year, and many former summer associates are with the firm today.
More information about the fellowship and how to apply can be found here: https://www.helsell.com/scholarship/
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Pro Tem Judge Class at King County District Court (King County, WA) (posted 6/9/22)
King County District Court invites letters of interest from attorneys who would like to be considered for service as a judge pro tempore and to attend one of the court’s pro tem training class series this autumn.
For more information and to apply, please click here.
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Complex Litigation Associate Attorney at Keller Rohrback (Seattle, WA) (posted 6/9/22)
Law firm recruitment copy: Keller Rohrback L.L.P., a national law firm with its main office in Seattle, has an immediate opening for a highly qualified litigation associate for its Complex Litigation department. Keller Rohrback's plaintiff-side practice is nationally recognized for its work on cutting-edge cases. Our sophisticated and diverse practice includes class action and mass tort cases relating to public health, consumer protection, product liability, ERISA and financial fraud, antitrust, and environmental law cases. We pursue high impact litigation that makes a difference, with leadership roles in front-page litigation such as the national Opioids MDL, JUUL MDL, EpiPen pricing litigation, and PCB contamination.
Our opening is in the Seattle office. The ideal candidate will have completed a judicial clerkship and/or have 1-3 years of experience in complex litigation. Excellent writing and research skills are required. The candidate must be interested in joining an active and fast-paced litigation team that spans multiple practice areas and values diversity and teamwork. Active Washington State bar membership or ability to obtain membership via reciprocity is required. The position is full-time with benefits.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to our main office: Director of Administration, Keller Rohrback L.L.P., 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98101 or to careers@kellerrohrback.com. No phone calls, please.
For more information about the Keller Rohrback Complex Litigation department, and our top-shelf clients and litigation, please visit www.krcomplexlit.com.
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Partner at Keller Rohrback (Seattle, WA) (posted 6/9/22)
Law firm recruitment copy: Keller Rohrback L.L.P. is seeking to grow its business and real estate group by adding experienced lateral partners. If you are a business or real estate attorney working either as a solo practitioner or within a firm and are considering making a move, please contact our main office: Director of Administration, Keller Rohrback L.L.P., 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98101 or email careers@kellerrohrback.com . No phone calls, please.
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Attorney positions at Fisher Phillips (Seattle, WA) (posted 6/9/22)
Available positions include:
Business Immigration Staff Attorney
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Employment Litigation Associate
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Employment Litigation Staff Attorney
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Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington, Criminal Division at United States Attorney's Office (Seattle, WA) (posted 6/9/22)
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Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington, Civil Division at United States Attorney's Office (Seattle, WA) (posted 6/9/22)
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Attorney Positions at Washington State Attorney General's Office (various locations) (updated 9/11/22)
Available positions include:
AAG - Public Lands & Conservation Division, Olympia (DL: 9/12/22) New!
Managing Assistant Attorney General - Antitrust Division, Seattle (DL: 9/15/22) New!
AAG - Labor & Industries Division, Seattle (DL: 9/15/22) New!
Section Chief - Complex Litigation Division, Seattle (DL: 9/18/22) New!
AAG - Environmental Protection Division, Seattle (DL: 9/18/22)
AAG - Criminal Justice Division, Sexually Violent Predator Unit, Seattle (Open continuous)
AAG - Tacoma Division's Torts Section (Open continuous)
AAG - Regional Services Division, Yakima (Open continuous)
AAG - Transportation & Public Construction Division, Olympia (Open continuous)
AAG - Tacoma Division's Social & Health Services Section (Open continuous)
Special Counsel (AAG) - Antitrust Division, Seattle (Open continuous)
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Inquest Program Attorney at King County Inquest Program (King County, WA) (posted 5/23/22, closes 5/29/22)
For more information and to apply, please click here.
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Lawyer Representative for the Western District of Washington to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference (posted 5/23/22)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
The Federal Bar Association’s Nominations Committee is accepting applications for three open Lawyer Representative positions for the Western District of Washington to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference. The annual Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference brings together the nearly 600 judicial officers and attorneys in the district to discuss important issues and programs to improve the administration of justice. Past Lawyer Representatives have found this to be a very rewarding and fulfilling professional experience, as well as an exceptional opportunity to work closely and collaborate with federal judges. All attorneys admitted to practice in the Western District of Washington are encouraged to apply.
There are nine lawyer representative positions for the Western District of Washington, each serving staggered terms. The three new Lawyer Representatives will serve from January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025. Geographic diversity is considered, as is the need to balance the selection between those with Civil, Criminal, and Bankruptcy practices. Finally, the Court is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. People of color, indigenous people, LGBTQ individuals, women and gender non-conforming individuals are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The annual Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference is held in the summer of each year. They are also eligible to participate in various Ninth Circuit and District Court liaison activities and committees throughout the year. If elected Chair of their class, they 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. Locally, Lawyer Representatives also assist the federal judiciary to organize its Annual Meeting of the Western District of Washington, held each year in the spring.
This link provides more information about the role of a Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/content/view_lawrep.php?pk_id=0000000907
Those who most enthusiastically embrace the role will gain the most from their service.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit a cover letter and the attached application. Your cover letter should be no more than 500 words and include background information about yourself, your thoughts regarding improving the administration of justice within the District and the Ninth Circuit, as well as your ability to commit the time necessary to fulfill the duties of appointment.
Please also include three references with your application materials, any involvement in Federal Bar Association committees or other associated experience along with any significant case work in the federal courts or related work.
Application materials should be submitted no later than June 30, 2022, to: business.FBAWDWA@gmail.com
Applications will be screened, and appointments to the three-year term will be made by the Circuit, District, Bankruptcy, and Magistrate Judges in the Western District of Washington. Successful applicants will be notified by the Court.
For any questions about the application process, please contact Cynthia Jones, WDWA FBA Nominations Committee Chair at cjones@joneslegalgroup.net.
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Corporate Associate at Cairncross & Hempelmann (Seattle, WA) (posted 5/23/22)
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Immigration Attorney at MacDonald Hoague and Bayless (Seattle, WA) (posted 5/15/22)
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Corporate Transactional Associate at Karr Tuttle Campbell (Seattle, WA) (posted 5/5/22)
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Real Estate and Land Use Associate at Karr Tuttle Campbell (Seattle, WA) (posted 5/5/22)
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Disproportionality Unit Staff Attorney at Washington State Office of Public Defense (Olympia, WA - telework available) (posted 4/11/22)
For more information and to apply, please click here.
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Law Clerk to the Honorable Janet Chung at Washington Court of Appeals, Division I (Seattle, WA) (posted 4/7/22)
Janet Chung was recently appointed by Governor Inslee to the position of judge on the Court of Appeals, Division I, and will be sworn in on April 25. She is seeking law clerks for an anticipated start date of April 25 (or as soon thereafter as practicable) for the term ending August 2023. This position is open until filled, with priority to applications received by April 10.
The Court of Appeals handles appeals from Washington courts of general jurisdiction in all areas of law, including criminal, civil, family, and child dependency matters. Judicial Appointee Chung seeks applicants with diverse personal and professional backgrounds who are interested in legal research, writing and appellate law. Candidates must be law school graduates or have completed the APR 6 law clerk program (or equivalent). Practicing attorneys are encouraged to apply. The law clerk salary is $73,073, with a 3.25% salary increase (COLA) effective 7/1/2022. Law clerks also receive state employee benefits.
Please submit application materials electronically to Liz Jackson, at liz.jackson@courts.wa.gov, subject line "Application for Clerkship - Janet Chung." Applications should include the following: a letter of interest addressing how your professional and lived experiences enhance your qualifications and would inform your approach to the position; current resume; a writing sample (up to 10 pages); and three professional references.
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Felony Resource Attorney at Washington Defense Association (Seattle, WA) (updated 4/7/22)
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Corporate Real Estate Associate at Kutak Rock (Spokane, WA) (posted 4/7/22)
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Investment Management Associate at Foster Garvey (Seattle, WA or New York, NY) (posted 04/05/22)
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