Legal Employment Wanted
SHORT CRESSMAN & BURGESS PLLC SEEKS SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY: Short Cressman & Burgess is seeking an experienced litigation attorney for its Environmental, Land Use and Natural Resources Section. Candidates should be energetic, motivated team players ready to assume immediate responsibility for excellent service to clients in a well-respected mid-size firm. Candidates looking to take charge of their career are especially welcome to apply. Candidates should have at least six years of progressively more responsible experience in commercial or environmental litigation in a private law firm setting. Excellent writing and verbal skills and a demonstrated ability to succeed are essential. Send resumes to: Lateral Hiring Committee, 999 Third Avenue, Suite 3000, Seattle, WA 98104, or e-mail bbell@scblaw.com. All inquires will be kept confidential. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, and the opportunity to join a creative legal team. EOE.
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY SEEKS CORPORATE COUNSEL, LITIGATION POSITION: Job Summary and Mission: This job contributes to Starbucks success by providing legal advice and counsel to Starbucks management and partners on premises liability, product liability and other personal injury claims and lawsuits. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles. Summary of Experience: Practice of law in a law firm or company Legal department (5 years), Experience in premises and product liability preferred, Experience in working with and managing paralegals on premises liability, product liability, and other personal injury claims and lawsuits preferred. To view the complete job description, or to apply, please visit our website: http://www.starbucks.com/jobs and refer to job number 000050C
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Litigation Paralegal: Immediate opening for an experienced litigation paralegal. Congenial firm looking for paralegal experienced in all aspects of complex litigation, in state and federal court. Will support lawyers in complex cases, contact witnesses, assist at trial. Excellent organizational skills, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access and be familiarity with state and federal court rules are required. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment. Respond via regular mail or e-mail to Nicoll Black Misenti & Feig, 816 Second Ave., Ste. 300, Seattle, WA 98104, Attention: Curt Feig, or cfeig@nicollblack.com. For more information, please call (206)838-7543.
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER for mature law firm. Ideal candidate has degree or experience in acctg/finance AND human resources. Email resumes to dianedaniel@uswest.net OR mail to DAD/GLP, 500 John Street, SEA, 98109.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY: Bellevue law firm seeks business and immigration attorney to analyze immigration issues, prepare business-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and applications, and advise clients on business, immigration, corporate and real estate transactions. Must be admitted to the WA bar and have professional-level Korean language skills for client communication on complex legal issues. Send resume and writing sample to: Attn: GTGI, Peterson Russell Kelly, PLLC, P.O. Box 1800, Bellevue, WA 98009-1800.
ERISA/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ATTORNEY: Song Mondress PLLC seeks ERISA/employee benefits attorney for partnership-track position in its tax and technical compliance practice group. ERISA or tax experience is desirable. We will mentor the right candidate who has outstanding academic credentials and work references. We have a sophisticated ERISA tax, fiduciary and litigation counseling practice in a small-firm environment, representing major corporate, multiemployer and governmental benefit plans and institutional service providers. All inquiries will be kept confidential. Please submit cover letter and resume to: Hiring Committee, Song Mondress PLLC, 720 Third Avenue, Suite 1500, Seattle, WA 98104 or
sm@songmondress.com.
ESTABLISHED LITIGATION FIRM with expanding practice (emphasis on tax, securities and complex commercial litigation) seeks merger with law firm having transactional, tax, and/or estate planning practice. New offices, Seattle CBD, with expansion space.
moreinfo_2005@yahoo. com
FORTUNE 100 LIFE INSURANCE and financial services company seeks individuals with interest in the estate and business planning practice markets. A JD is a plus. Comprehensive benefits including pension. Contact Bodil Brovick, LL.M, LUTCF, Partner (425)462-4803. EOE/M/F/V/D.
LITIGATION ASSOCIATE: Small eastside insurance defense firm seeking litigation associate with excellent academic, writing and litigation skills. Fax resumes to (425) 827-7959.
LITIGATION ATTORNEY for mature plaintiff personal injury law firm. Ideal candidate has minimum 3 years experience in arbitration and trial work. Must be experienced with King County Courts. We offer opportunities for professional development, insurance benefits, base PLUS. Email resumes to dianedaniel@ uswest.net OR mail to DAD/GLP, 500 John Street, SEA, 98109.
LITIGATION ATTORNEY: Small well-established Eastside firm seeks litigation attorney; minimum 5 years experience in commercial/civil litigation. Requires strong and analytical, research, writing, oral advocacy and people skills. Send resume and writing samples to PO Box 50171, Bellevue, WA 98015-0171.
LITIGATION ATTORNEY. The Seattle Office of Eisenhower & Carlson, PLLC, is accepting resumes for an associate attorney with at least two years’ litigation experience, preferably in areas of commercial insurance defense and other civil litigation. The firm offers competitive salaries, a generous benefit package, the opportunity to grow and develop skills as a commercial trial lawyer and build a solid legal career with one of the most respected law firms in the Puget Sound Region. Submit resumes to Carol Nyegaard, Eisenhower & Carlson, PLLC, 601 Union Street, Suite 2830, Seattle, WA 98101. All responses will be kept confidential.
MINZEL & ASSOCIATES is a temporary and permanent placement agency for lawyers and paralegals. We are looking
for candidates who are willing to work on a contract or permanent basis for law firms, corporations, solo practitioners, and government agencies. If you are interested, please email your resume as a Word attachment to
resumes@minzel.com.
www.Minzel.com.
SMALL BUSINESS LAW FIRM specializing in Corporate Finance and International Tax is looking to add a position of an Attorney, with a minimum of 4 years experience in large law firm or accounting firm and LLM in tax. Qualified applicants should also have knowledge of corporate transactions, venture capital and tax planning. Interested applicants should send resume and references, by email to Attys@Monahan_Biagi.com or by mail to Monahan & Biagi P.L.L.C., 701 Fifth Ave., Suite 2800, Seattle, WA 98104, Attention H.R.
SOCIUS LAW GROUP, PLLC seeks a business litigation associate. This dynamic firm offers a team-oriented work environment that focuses on exceptional client service and civic involvement. Socius offers competitive salary and benefits. Applicants must have a minimum of two years litigation experience, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and an ability to work independently with clients. Please send cover letter, references and resume to Hiring Partner, Socius Law Group, Two Union Square, 601 Union Street, Suite 4950, Seattle, WA 98101 or email to wager@sociuslaw.com.
THE PARALEGAL DEPARTMENT (ABA approved) at Highline Community College seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position, begin in September 2005. Minimum qualifications include J.D. degree and admission (or eligibility for admission) to the Washington State Bar Association. For application materials call (206)870-3751 or visit www.
highline.edu. For information about the program, visit the Paralegal Department’s website at http://www.flightline.highline.edu/paralegal/. Highline is an Affirmative Action employer and seeks applicants who have diverse backgrounds and can contribute to the College’s multicultural understanding and student success.
WORKERS COMP DEFENSE FIRM seeks experienced associate to assume existing caseload in growing practice. Qualified candidate will possess minimum 2 years workers comp./med. mal./ins. defense exp., excellent writing and client relations skills. Resume and writing sample to L. Nelson, 216 1st Ave. S., Ste. 310, Seattle, WA 98104.
Office Space for Rent/Lease
220 QUEEN ANNE AVE N. 4th fl, 2 sm. offices, 1 lg. office. Shared common areas. Call: The Jacobson Group (206)343-5636.
2ND & COLUMBIA. One attorney office in beautiful new 4-attorney suite available immediately. $1,200/mo. Call George at (206)624-3718.
BADGLEY MULLINS LAW GROUP. Office space for small firm or solo: New offices, downtown Seattle, great western views from 47th floor of Bank of America Tower. Share reception, kitchen, conference rooms (included in rent). Other administrative support available if needed. DSL/VPN access, collegial environment. Please call Victoria, (206)621-6566.
BELLEVUE, 11542 NE 21st Street, 1,432 square fee, $2,390/mo. New Remodel, 3 private offices, reception, conference room, kitchenette, storage, parking, possible building signage. (425)467-6602.
CLOSE TO COURTHOUSE. Pioneer Square offices available in elegant historic landmark building. Skylights. Atrium. Greenery. A/C. Furniture available. (206)624-1783.
CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE with beautiful forested atmosphere on 112th Avenue NE. Ample client parking and reserved covered parking included. Receptionist, conference room, and break room with coffee, etc. One outside office and optional staff workstation immediately available. Upscale professional image, collegial atmosphere, and possible referrals. (425)462-5151.
CONVENIENT DOWNTOWN OFFICES 1 to 3 person from $500 to $700/month. Parking and all services, including T-1. Call (206)343-7777.
DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE: Two individual Class A attorney office spaces available. $900 per office (10x11). Receptionist, conference room, DSL, kitchen, fax, copy machine. Room for additional staff. Contact Ruby (425)637-0281.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE: Three exterior offices (432 sf) available for sublease (two w/built-in HM furniture); shared receptionist/ conference rooms/kitchen and more in corporate office. Office networked. Additional services, including IT support and copy service available. 1001 4th Avenue. Call Sarah Mann (206)695-4585.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE: one office and legal assistant’s space available. Western view. Shared receptionist and amenities. Office is networked with high-speed internet connection. 1402 Third Avenue. Rates negotiable. Call Quentin at (206)622-5510 or qs@seattlelawyer.com.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE: One office for solo practitioner or startup in “A” bldg. convenient to Courthouse. Reception, Law Library, DSL, Network, Conf. & Lunch/Wk. Rooms, High Speed Digital Copier, & Fax; Phones, Voicemail & Parking also available. Perfect for Startup, Solo or Two Lawyer Firm. Contact Andy @ (206)622-8953 or andrewbenjamin@qwest.net.
FOUR OFFICES FOR SUBLEASE in Pacific Building, 3rd and Columbia. Conference rooms, receptionist, copy machine available. Call Rob Kraft at (206) 624-8844.
KENT OFFICE SPACE. Large, fully furnished corner office in elegant, newly constructed small law office building. Gated entrance with own parking lot. Highly visible location close to RJC. Possible referrals. Contact Don Kronenberg (206)227-8831.
KENT OFFICE SPACE-One and two-attorney suites are now available in one of Kent’s most unique law office buildings. Esquire Court is conveniently located to both the Regional Justice Center and South Division District Court. Amenities include use of a conference room and possible referrals. Please contact Julie Christenson (253)859-4111.
LAW OFFICE SPACE immediately available in Greenwood area. 1000 sq.ft. for three private offices or individual offices. All services are negotiable. Please call D. Michael Tomkins or Elaine Inos at (206)547-1000 for more information.
LINDELL LAW OFFICES-One attorney office available on Mercer Island. Conveniently located to downtown, Bellevue and RJC. DSL, copier, fax, conference room, free covered parking. Fun office mates. Contact Holly at (206)230-4922 or holly@lindelllaw.com.
NEAR BELLEVUE SQUARE. Law office with secretarial space, computerized law books, copier, fax, and free parking. Call Bruce Hand at (425)646-2954.
NORTH SEATTLE office space great for new solo starter: Furnished office with access to reception, complete Washington library, conference room, fax, copier, kitchen, parking, overflow work/referrals possible. 1 free month w/6 month lease. Call Peter at (206)440-0879.
OFFICE SPACE - Spacious office with view, secretarial station, reception, use of two conference rooms, copy/work room, library and other amenities in 10-attorney suite. Potential cross-referrals. Close proximity to Pioneer Square and the Waterfront. Please call Debra for details at (206)903-6364.
OFFICE SPACE FOR SHARE/ LEASE One Union Square, 1 furnished attorney office (Queen Anne-Elliott Bay view), 9x12 ft., 1 secretary station (modular and new), conference room, kitchen, work room, shared telephone-reception. Amenities include 2 computers (attorney and secretary, if needed), telephone-answering, networked printers and computers for form sharing (20+ years of office forms (pleadings, contracts, corporate materials, etc.), DSL Internet access, copier/scanner/fax (latest technology). Includes mentor and/or overflow availability. Contact John or Amber, (206)285-6881, or
john@compatorelaw. com.
PIONEER SQUARE/Maynard Building. Economical office for one attorney, includes receptionist, conference room, library, DSL, fax, copier, kitchenette. Congenial office sharing. Ask for Steve. (206)447-1560
SEATTLE CBD 1001 4th Ave. Plaza. Elliott Bay view. Two large private offices, one small office, one large interior office plus one work station. Shared common areas. Call The Jacobson Group (206)343-5636.
SEATTLE/LAKE UNION: DUI/ Criminal law attorney wanted to share office space on Lake Union. Large office with lake view. Share phones, copy machine, fax, legal assistant and DSL connection. Free parking. Contact Peter (206)633-3000;
peaquinpeterj@qwest.net.
SHORELINE-Modest rent, freshly painted, furnished, standard amenities, nice officemates, good access to Freeway, Aurora, both courthouses, and free plentiful parking in underlawyered area. Referrals available. Excellent “starter” office. Keith: (206)542-3138.
TWO NEWLY FURNISHED ATTORNEY OFFICES with secretarial/paralegal space in Class A building. Located in heart of downtown shopping area. Congenial environment with usual amenities. Contact Kerry Forester or Bob Mussehl at (206) 386-7200, for further information.
WELLS FARGO CENTER, 32ND FLOOR; View attorneys’ offices. Completely equipped law office, including receptionist, conference room, electronic law library, high speed DSL access, kitchen. Call HARRIS, MERICLE & WAKAYAMA, (206)621-1818.
Contract Employment
FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST: 20 years experience as a medical examiner. Board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology. Available for autopsies, case review, medical record review, child and elder abuse. Sigmund Menchel M.D. (425)401-2083,
sigmenchel@msn.com.
FORMER SAFECO INJURY ADJUSTER offering services in settlement demand package preparation and evaluation review. Please call Victoria at (425)651-2020 or
email vichim@comcast.net.
MEDIATION-FAMILY LAW. Celebrating 20+ years: $100/hour TOTAL for BOTH parties through June 2005. Certified mediator, Arbitrator, GAL. Mediate in a Magnolia area mansion. Voted best place to compromise anything but the view. WILLIAM BUDIGAN (206)284-5306.
CONTRACT ATTORNEY: All aspects of litigation and appeals, including research. Former name partner in boutique litigation firm. 12+ years experience. Have conducted numerous civil jury trials, including complex litigation. Reasonable rates; variable per type of work. Pete Fabish (206)545-4818.
EXPERIENCED CONTRACT ATTORNEY AT YOUR SERVICE! Washington Bar member, with 21 years of experience, conducts legal research and writing for attorneys, using UW Law Library and LEXIS online resources. Many satisfied clients. Elizabeth Dash Bottman,
(206) 526-5777;
email bjelizabeth@qwest.net.
PROFESSIONAL MEDIA PRODUCTION CREW available for forensic reenactments. Specializing in investigative photography, scene documenting, time-of-day, and film/video reenactments. For more information call (206)799-2116 or visit us at
www.alconartz.com.
Miscellaneous
HOW SOME LAWYERS ASK THE BEST ONLINE RESEARCH QUESTIONS. Free report. Send e-mail to kcbaaskthebest
questions@FreeAutobot.com.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT. FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER. Western District of Washington-Mr. Thomas W. Hillier II. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is conducting an evaluation of the performance of the Federal Public Defender (FPD) for the Western District of Washington, Mr. Thomas W. Hillier II. The Court conducts these evaluations in order to determine if the incumbent FPD should be appointed to an additional four year term without a competitive recruitment. Any persons having knowledge of the performance of Mr. Hillier and/or his respective staff are invited to submit comments. Anonymous responses will not be accepted. However, the identity of all respondents will be kept confidential except to those with a need to know. All comments must be received no later than Tuesday, March 15, 2005 in order to be considered. Comments may be submitted via mail or fax to the following address: Office of the Circuit Executive, Evaluation---FPD, Western District of Washington, U.S. Courts for the Ninth Circuit, P.O. Box 193939, San Francisco, CA 94119-3939, Fax: (415)556-6179.
