ACLU Floyd and Delores Jones Legal Fellowship
The ACLU of Washington Foundation seeks applicants for a one-year legal fellowship, with an option to renew for a second year, in its Legal Department. The Floyd and Delores Jones Legal Fellow will work as a staff attorney to develop federal and state cases to advance civil liberties and civil rights, work with staff and volunteer attorneys in preparing and litigating cases, and participate in a broad range of related activities. As an integral part of the ACLU-WA’s Legal Department, the Fellow will report to the Legal Director and work cooperatively with other legal, legislative, field and communications staff in a fast-paced, friendly, and professional office.
THE ACLU OF WASHINGTON:
The ACLU of Washington (ACLU-WA) is among the largest of the state affiliates of the ACLU, with more than 20,000 members and a staff of 30. The ACLU-WA takes on clients and causes based on civil liberties and civil rights principles, paying particular attention to the rights of those who have historically been disenfranchised. The ACLU-WA directly litigates or participates as amicus curiae in 40-plus cases addressing free speech, racial justice, religious freedom, due process, privacy, reproductive and women’s rights, immigrant rights, LGBT rights, voting rights and drug law reform. Our legal strategies are part of a multi-faceted approach to advocacy built on the belief that fighting for civil liberties and civil rights means not just persuading judges but ultimately changing the perceptions of society overall.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Investigate and litigate civil liberties and civil rights matters in federal and state courts. The work will include legal and factual research, interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting briefs and pleadings, conducting discovery, and motion practice. The Fellow may co-counsel cases with ACLU cooperating attorneys, providing leadership, support, supervision and back-up, as the circumstances require. Engage in advocacy short of litigation, provide occasional legal analysis to advance other ACLU policy work, conduct community outreach for strategic docket development, and supervise law students. A part of this work involves building relationships with members of the private bar that encourage their involvement in ACLU work and participating in coalitions on complicated cases. Along with other professional staff members, the Fellow may occasionally represent the ACLU publicly, as assigned. Occasional work on nights and weekends, may be necessary. Along with all employees, the Fellow helps maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional work environment for employees and volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Applicants for the fellowship will have a J.D. and litigation experience, but may include exceptional recent law students with judicial clerkship experience. In either case, applicants need strong project management skills, proven success in working collaboratively and under pressure. Superior writing, research and verbal skills in presenting both to lawyers and to the non-lawyer public. Successful history of working with diverse communities and clients. Strong leadership and organizational skills to work cooperatively with staff and in coalitions on complicated cases. The ability to take initiative, think strategically, and share responsibility and credit. Strong facility with computerized legal research and electronic software, including Microsoft Office suite. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Attributes: Self-motivation, reliability and creativity, with strong problem solving skills. A strong commitment to civil liberties and civil rights issues. A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance. The attorney must be a member of the Washington State Bar (or willing to take the next bar examination).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include three weeks of vacation to start, medical and disability insurance, matching 401(k) plan and bus pass.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, email a letter of application and resume to Jobs [at] aclu-wa [dot] org and include in the subject line of the email: your last name and Legal Fellowship. In your letter, please indicate where you learned of the posting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The ACLU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified individuals of every race, creed, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression to apply. The ACLU of Washington comprises two separate corporate entities, the ACLU of Washington and the ACLU of Washington Foundation. The ACLU of Washington and the ACLU of Washington Foundation share the same mission, office space, and employees. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU of Washington.”
Federal Trade Commission Office of the General Counsel General Attorney (TR)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of the General Counsel seeks one experienced appellate attorney at the GS-13-15 grade level. The experienced attorney will possess top academic credentials and a solid background in antitrust, trade regulation, or administrative law matters.
The position requires an articulate, rigorous, quick and creative thinker with exceptional writing skills and experience in federal courts of appeals and a solid knowledge of district court practice. The General Attorney is responsible for representing the Commission various judicial proceedings, including proceeding to enforce agency investigative process and for review of the agency’s decision in the federal court of appeals. The General Attorney works with the Bureau of Competition and the Bureau of Consumer Protection in developing and litigating Commission suits for injunctive relief and consumer redress under the FTC act, and representing the Commission in all appeals in such actions. The General Attorney will coordinate with and assist the Department of Justice in litigating suits challenging Commission action and providing legal counsel to the Commission and its officers, including litigation assessments of proposed cases, as well as advice on questions relating to agency authority and responsibilities.
Candidates should have a strong dedication to public service and the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment. The Salary range $89,033.00 to $155,500.00. To apply submit resume by May 22, 2012, to www.USAJOBS.gov. Please refer to Announcement No. OGC-2012-0007. For additional information, call 202-326-2323.
Staff Attorney Court of Appeals, Division I
http://www.courts.wa.gov/employ/?fa=employ.detail&employmentid=1552
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Download the Recruitment Packet
- $62,796 to $82,440 depending upon experience (Range 69)
- Medical/Dental, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability Insurance programs
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- State Retirement Plan
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Court of Appeals is committed to the practice of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all persons without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact Erica Munro, AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5286 or fax (360)586-4409, or via email to erica [dot] munro [at] courts [dot] wa [dot] gov
Federal Trade Commission Supervisory General Attorney (TR) Assistant Regional Director
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks one experienced attorney at the GS-15 grade level to serve as Assistant Regional Director in its Western Regional Office in San Francisco, CA. The Western Region has responsibility for the Commission’s antitrust and consumer protection programs in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.
The Assistant Regional Director, will assist the Regional Director in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the work of a large staff of attorneys, investigators, other professionals, and administrative staff engaged in investigation, negotiation, litigation, rulemaking compliance, and consumer and business education activities. With the territory served by the regional office, the Assistant Regional Director will be responsible for assisting the Regional Director in establishing and maintaining programs that foster effective federal-state-local relationships in the development of coordinated attacks on consumer fraud and other unfair or deceptive trade practices, and coordination of antitrust enforcement activities.
The Assistant Regional Director will assist the Regional Director in managing the office’s large docket of complex administrative and federal court litigation. The Assistant Regional Director will serve as a spokesperson for the Commission on matters of regional concern in interviews with representatives of business industry, the news media, consumer groups, state and local authorities, and the public. Candidates should possess excellent communication, analytic and legal writing skills, sound judgment, and possess effective organizational management skills.
The Salary range $134, 647.00 to $155,500.00. To apply submit resume by April 16, 2012, to www.USAJOBS.gov. Please refer to Announcement No. WRSF-2012-0001. For additional information, call 202-326-2323.
Thank you,
Alvina Pasheen Brooks
Office of Human Capital
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580
(202) 326-2323
abrooks1 [at] ftc [dot] gov
INVESTIGATION & RESOLUTION SPECIALIST
See https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=82553&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1 to apply for this position
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| 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 enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Office of Risk Management protects the University from the financial impact of unintentional loss. It provides services to all University schools, colleges, and administrative units in the areas of risk financing, workers’ compensation, complaint investigation and resolution, risk consulting, claims management, and strategic loss control. The University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office (“UCIRO”) is a program within the Office of Risk Management. UCIRO typically investigates allegations that the conduct of a University employee has violated the University’s non-discrimination policy, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. A UCIRO investigation may be requested by anyone with such a concern: staff, faculty, students, or members of the public. The administrative head of a University unit also may request that UCIRO conduct an institutional investigation. In all cases, the subject of the investigation must be a University employee. Our Office of Risk Management has an outstanding opportunity for an Investigation & Resolution Specialist. The Investigation and Resolution Specialist acts as a neutral and objective fact-finder under the procedures outlined in the University of Washington’s Administrative Policy Statements, Section 46.3. Allegations investigated by this position include complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as complex issues arising from such complaints relating to University policy or federal and state law.Under the general direction of the UCIRO Director, the Investigation and Resolution Specialist investigates and facilitates the resolution of alleged violations of the University’s non-discrimination policy and corresponding federal and state laws according to program practices, procedures, and regulations. The Investigation and Resolution Specialist is a critical part of the risk management 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 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 and related procedures, and, if accepted, complaints of policy violations for which there are no other established administrative processes available. Authors and disseminates summary investigation reports that include factual determinations and analysis. • 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, etc.), retaliation, and harassment. Conducts investigations in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and applicable case law. Provides agencies with 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 coordinates 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. • Maintains data consistent with data integrity standards at UCIRO and within Risk Management. 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. |
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| A satisfactory outcome from criminal background verification is required prior to hire.Application ProcessPart of the application process for this position includes completing an online cover letter assessment, as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select “Apply to this Position” on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. 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 the assessment is complete.
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Corporate Counsel
Company Profile: This hiring company is a subsidiary of one of Korea’s Conglomerate Companies and they develop various innovative services including high end applications, GPS/Tracking applications and media applications.
Title: Global Corporate Counsel
Salary: $220,000 ~ $250,000(Total Compensation) + Full Housing Benefit
Principal Responsibilities: • Acting as the legal counsel to the Corporate M&A group and supporting business growth by advising on potential domestic and international mergers and acquisitions and strategic dispositions. • Providing all legal services necessary to support enterprise-wide growth initiatives and confidentiality agreements, bid letters purchase and sale agreements and due diligence, including by coordinating the M&A-related work of lawyers from other units and sections. • Negotiating outside counsel fees, effectively managing their performance and thoroughly reviewing invoices.
Requirements: • J.D. degree • Licensed attorney with 5~10 years of relevant experience. • Working experience with full lifecycle of M&A deals in US and craft with familiarity with corporate strategic goals and initiatives in order to provide legal, corporate and business line senior management with professional and subject matter expertise and effective advice.
Company Offers: • Full Benefits (insurance and more fringe benefits) • Company paid luxury housing • Internationally accredited International School tuition paid by company for children in school • Full relocation cost covered by company
Sung Won Kim HRCap, Inc. 440 Sylvan Avenue Suite 120 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201-567-1500 ext. 205 sungkim [at] hrcap [dot] com
Litigation Associate
Seattle office of 75+ attorney West Coast firm seeks junior to mid-level litigation associate with excellent academic record and writing skills for immediate opening. Practice areas include financial services, maritime, insurance, and employment law.
Competitive salary DOE.
Send résumé, dispositive motion writing sample, law school transcript, and references to Hiring Coordinator, Keesal, Young, & Logan, 1301 5th Avenue, Suite 1515, Seattle, WA 98101. No telephone calls please.
Litigation Associate
Summit Law Group, an innovative, non-traditional Seattle law firm, is seeking an attorney with at least 5 years of litigation experience. Summit attorneys handle commercial litigation in a wide number of areas, and pride themselves on being trial lawyers who can put together a case and try it to a judge or jury, even in areas outside of their primary expertise. Summit’s mission is to think creatively and proactively in formulating the most effective and efficient solutions to its customers’ needs.
Candidates must have exceptional writing skills and a strong litigation background, including courtroom experience. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and can “own” a case and work independently on briefing, depositions, and trial preparation, but also is able to work as part of a larger team. Clerkship experience, at the state or federal level, preferred. Personal references, including references from at least one opposing counsel or co-counsel, required. Reply via email only to positions [at] summitlaw [dot] com.
Litigation Associate
LEGAL EASE, L.L.C. Featured Position – Litigation Associate:
This law firm, with less than 12 attorneys, and an annual billable requirement of just 1600 hours, seeks a highly competent civil litigation associate with 2+ years experience to join their long established, highly regarded Seattle area boutique practice. The firm is open to candidates with most any type of complex litigation background and strongly prefers prospects with prior government experience and stellar academic credentials.
Salary is competitive with an OUTSTANDING benefits package. This firm is definitively family friendly and holds annual weekend retreats at a resort where all firm attorneys, staff and their families are welcome!
Please submit your resume in strict confidence to Lynda Jonas, Esq., Placement Director atljonas [at] legalease [dot] com See additional attorney openings at www.legalease.com.
Permanent Part Time Associate
LEGAL EASE, L.L.C. EXCLUSIVE – Permanent Part-Time Associate (20 hours per week), some telecommuting optional,Real Estate Transactions/Environmental Law.
This well regarded Seattle area practice, originally established by an esteemed partner from a reputable mid-sized Seattle firm, now offers a dream position for an attorney interested in remaining in sophisticated, active practice as a permanent associate, but on a part time basis. The successful candidate will have 3+ years experience in commercial real estate transactions AND/OR environmental clean up law and strong academic credentials.
Please submit your resume in strict confidence to Lynda Jonas, Esq., Placement Director at ljonas [at] legalease [dot] com. See additional attorney openings at www.legalease.com.