Cairncross & Hempelmann
Technology Transactions lawyer: Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S. is seeking an attorney to join its Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions group. Candidates should have at least 3 years of transactional experience, superior academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and current WSBA membership. We offer competitive salary, friendly people and a wonderful working environment. To apply, send cover letter, resume & law school transcript to Sophia Bell Lavin, Human Resources Director, Cairncross & Hempelmann, 524 Second Avenue, Ste. 500, Seattle, WA 98104 or slavin@cairncross.com
Puget Sound Clean Air Paralegal
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is seeking an individual to provide legal support to General Counsel as part of legal team. Work includes administrative support for appeals and other litigation, managing collection activities, and performing legal research. The candidate should have at least 4 years of legal secretary and/or paralegal experience with some litigation support background and several Paralegal or Legal Secretarial courses, an AA, or a paralegal certificate. A paralegal certificate is preferred. Please see http://www.pscleanair.org/about/default.aspx for additional information on the position and agency.
To apply, please send cover letter of application and resume to susanc@pscleanair.org or Susan Campbell, Human Resources Assistant, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, 1904 3rd Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, WA 98101.
Miller Nash
Employee Benefits Attorney – Portland, OR – Miller Nash LLP is seeking an attorney with 7+ years of employee benefits experience to join its Portland, Oregon office. The ideal applicant will have extensive experience with qualified plans and health and welfare plans. Experience with nonqualified plans is preferred. A book of business is required. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript online at http://www.millernash.com/careers or by email to michelle.baird-johnson@millernash.com. EOE.
David Wright Tremaine
Health Care Associate – Seattle or Los Angeles – The Health Care Practice Group of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an associate with a minimum of two years experience and a background in government health care reimbursement programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, for either the firm’s Seattle or Los Angeles office. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and analytic and writing skills. References are required. Please send resume, copy of law school transcript and a brief writing sample to Kathleen Shaw, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101-3045 or via email to kathleenshaw@dwt.com
Bankruptcy associate – Seattle - The law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a Bankruptcy attorney with a minimum of three years experience to join its Seattle office. Qualified candidates will possess excellent writing and client skills, familiarity and experience in the area of corporate bankruptcy, insolvency and credit recovery, and outstanding academic credentials. To join this challenging and rewarding practice group, please send a resume, law school transcript, brief writing sample and list of three references to Kathleen Shaw, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101-3045 or via email at kathleenshaw@dwt.com.
Environmental Associate – Bellevue, Seattle OR Portland – Davis Wright Tremaine is seeking a lawyer with a minimum of two years of environmental technical, regulatory or legal experience to join our Environmental Group to be located in the Bellevue, Seattle, or Portland office. Candidate must be admitted to practice in Washington State. Outstanding academic credentials and references required. Please send resume, transcript, and a brief writing sample to Kathleen Shaw, Davis Wright Tremaine, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101-3045 or via email at kathleenshaw@dwt.com.
Labor & Employment Associate – Bellevue – Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a labor and employment attorney to add to its dynamic Bellevue Office practice. The ideal attorney for this position will have 3+ years of labor law experience, including matters involving NLRB or PERC or labor arbitrations. Additional employment-related litigation experience (defending harassment, discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour claims) would be helpful as well. Requires excellent academic credentials; communication and writing skills. All replies confidential. Please send resume, law school transcript and brief writing sample to Kathleen Shaw, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101 or via email at kathleenshaw@dwt.com.
Intellectual Property – Patent Associate, Seattle – The Intellectual Property Department in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine is seeking a patent lawyer with a minimum of two years experience in a variety of patent and trademark matters. The position will require development of a broad IP practice dealing with patent and trademark prosecution, licensing, infringement analysis and dispute resolution. While the position will require preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, it will also include counseling clients on a wide variety of IP issues. At a minimum, candidates must have a BSEE degree and be admitted to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney.
Patent Associate (Biotech) – Seattle - Davis Wright Tremaine seeks a biotechnology patent attorney with 1-2 years experience for its Seattle office. The position will require development of a broad practice dealing primarily with patent drafting and prosecution, and will grow into other areas such as patent licensing, infringement and freedom to operate analysis and dispute resolution. While the position will primarily require preparation and prosecution of patent applications, it will also require development of skills in counseling clients on variety of intellectual property issues. Must be currently working as a junior level biotechnology associate (preferably in a law firm), must have a Ph.D. in biology, cell or molecular biology, biochemistry or the like, and must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Please send resume, law school transcript and brief writing sample to Kathleen Shaw at kathleenshaw@dwt.com or via USPS at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101-3045.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
US Dept of Health and Human Service – Seattle is seeking an attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) in Seattle, WA. The Office of the General counsel provides comprehensive legal services to the agencies within HHS, including the Office for Civil Rights, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Indian Health Service, the Administration for Children and Families, and the Public Health Service. For more information, click here.
Stoel Rives
Estate Planning Senior Associate or Junior Partner – Stoel Rives is seeking a senior associate (five years or above) or junior partner to join its Estate Planning and Administration Practice Group in Seattle, Washington. The ideal candidate has significant experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, closely held business planning, gift and estate tax, and charitable planning. Strong academic credentials, client service skills, and writing skills are required. Interested applicants should visit our website at http://www.stoel.com and submit application materials to Lianne Caster, Lawyer Recruiting Manager, Stoel Rives LLP, 600 Unitersity Street, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101. Email submissions to lecaster@stoel.com are welcome. EOE.
Labor and Employment Associate – The Stoel Rives Labor and Employment Group continues to grow! Stoel Rives’ labor and employment attorneys provide strategic counseling and litigation services across the full spectrum of labor and employment law. The Group is now seeking an attorney to join the Seattle office. Ideal candidates will have three to four years of experience with labor and employment issues, including employment litigation. Strong academic credentials, writing skills and interpersonal skills are required. Interested applicants should visit our website at www.stoel.com and submit application materials to Lianne Caster, Lawyer Recruiting Manager, Stoel Rives LLP, 600 University Street, Suite 3600, Seattle WA 98101. Email submissions to lecaster@stoel.com are welcome. EOE
Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a senior associate or junior partner to join its nationally-recognized energy practice group in Seattle, Washington. The ideal candidate has significant experience in energy law and transactions. Specific experience in renewable energy project development, including equipment procurement and EPC contracts, is strongly desired. The position is for a development rather than a regulatory practice. Exceptional academic achievement, deal team management, writing and teamwork skills are required. Ideal applicants are seeking a national, cutting-edge practice focusing on long-term energy solutions and sustainability. Interested applicants should visit our website at www.stoel.com and submit application materials to Lianne Caster, Lawyer Recruiting Manager, Stoel Rives LLP, 600 University Street, Suite 3600, Seattle WA 98101. Email submissions to lecaster@stoel.com are welcome. EOE.
Stoel Rives is seeking an attorney to join its Corporate Practice Group in the Seattle Office focusing on complex public and private securities offerings, public company reporting and compliance, M&A and general business transactions. The ideal candidate has at least 1-2 years of experience in these areas. Strong academic credentials, writing skills and interpersonal skills are required. Interested applicants should visit our website at www.stoel.com and submit application materials to Lianne Caster, Lawyer Recruiting Manager, Stoel Rives LLP, 600 University Street, Suite 3600, Seattle WA 98101. Email submissions to lecaster@stoel.com are welcome.