Legal Employment Wanted
TRUSTS, ESTATES AND TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ASSOCIATE-PORTLAND OFFICE - Miller Nash is seeking an associate with 0-5 years of trusts, estates, and charitable giving experience in our office in Portland, Oregon. Our ideal candidate will possess a record of academic and professional excellence and a sincere focus on clients, colleagues, and the community. In addition to being a highly skilled lawyer, you must be adaptable to new situations, have smart business sense, and have an entrepreneurial outlook on the practice of law. To apply, please submit your cover letter, résumé, law school transcript, and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages, please) online at www.millernash.com/careers or by e-mail to katie.charlston@millernash.com. EOE.
SENIOR PARTNER EMPLOYMENT LITIGATOR - PORTLAND, OREGON - Miller Nash is looking for a partner with experience representing employers in litigation and arbitration matters to join our growing employment practice group. Some of the types of matters that we handle for employers include employment discrimination and wrongful discharge, collective bargaining issues, wage and hour litigation and covenants not to compete. A book of business is preferred but not required. To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae listing the cases you have handled (including a brief description of each case), your academic credentials and your professional history (including organization memberships) to katie.charlston@millernash.com. All materials are received in confidence.
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE - PORTLAND OFFICE - Miller Nash is seeking an associate with 1-4 years of general business experience. Our ideal candidate will possess a record of academic and professional excellence and a sincere focus on clients, colleagues, and the community. In addition to being a highly skilled lawyer you must be adaptable to new situations, have smart business sense, and have an entrepreneurial outlook on the practice of law. Strong contract drafting skills is also a must. To apply, please submit your cover letter, résumé, law school transcript, and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages, please) online at www.millernash.com/careers or by e-mail to katie.charlston@millernash.com. EOE.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATE - SEATTLE OFFICE - Miller Nash is seeking an intellectual property associate in our Seattle office with a minimum of 3 years experience in trademark prosecution and counseling. Our ideal candidate has experience in domestic and foreign trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement, resolving inter partes disputes before the USPTO, developing domain name strategies and resolving domain name disputes, and drafting trademark license and coexistence agreements. A member of the Patent bar is preferred, but not required. To apply, please submit your cover letter and résumé (no longer than 10 pages, please) online at www.millernash.com/careers or by e-mail to katie.charlston@millernash.com.
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE - SEATTLE OFFICE - Miller Nash is seeking an experienced real estate associate with a minimum of 3 years experience. Our ideal candidate will have experience with real estate transactions and disputes, construction contract drafting, real estate financing, and commercial leasing. Some land use experience a plus. To apply, please submit your cover letter, résumé, law school transcript, and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages, please) online at www.millernash.com/careers or by e-mail to katie.charlston@millernash.com. EOE.
REAL ESTATE/LAND USE ASSOCIATE - VANCOUVER OFFICE - Miller Nash is seeking an associate with a minimum of 2 years' experience to join our real estate, land use and environmental practice (From the Ground Up). Legal experience in real estate, land use, or environmental practice ideal but not required. Practice will involve researching legal issues associated with all matters related to real estate law and land use/environmental permitting . Associate will focus on all aspects of real estate documentation including drafting briefs, legal opinions, land use applications, contracts, and other land use/environmental issues. Practice will evolve into assisting with and handling land use hearings at administrative level and possibly in court. To apply, please submit your cover letter, résumé, law school transcript, and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages, please) online at www.millernash.com/careers or by e-mail to katie.charlston@millernash.com. EOE.
MILLER NASH - SEATTLE - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATE - Miller Nash is seeking an intellectual property associate in our Seattle office with a minimum of 3 years experience in trademark prosecution and counseling. Our ideal candidate has experience in domestic and foreign trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement, resolving inter partes disputes before the USPTO, developing domain name strategies and resolving domain name disputes, and drafting trademark license and coexistence agreements. A member of the Patent bar is preferred, but not required. To apply, please submit your cover letter and résumé (no longer than 10 pages, please) online at www.millernash.com/careers or by e-mail to katie.charlston@millernash.com.
THE VANCOUVER OFFICE OF MILLER NASH IS SEEKING AN ASSOCIATE with a minimum of 2 years' experience to join our real estate, land use, and environmental practice (From the Ground Up). Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills a must, including proficiency with common office software and computerized research. Must have strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effortlessly with a variety of professional styles. Must be detail-oriented and have an ability and desire to work as part of a team. A high degree of responsiveness to colleagues and clients is essential. Legal experience in real estate, land use, or environmental practice ideal but not required. Practice will involve researching legal issues associated with all matters related to real estate law and land use/environmental permitting. Associate will be drafting briefs, legal opinions, land use applications, contracts, and other real estate/land use/environmental documentation, and researching factual issues. Practice will evolve into assisting with and handling land use hearings at administrative level and possibly in court.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, résumé, law school transcript, and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages, please) online at www.millernash.com/careers or by e-mail to katie.charlston@millernash.com. EOE.
DIRECTOR, PIERCE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ASSIGNED COUNSEL -- $88, 524 - $118, 445 -- Closes: 05/25/06 4:30p.m.
Position requires 10+ years of legal experience in relevant areas of practice. Significant management experience preferred. Required: WSBA member; background investigation; valid WA DL
Application by e-mail at: jhill@co.pierce.wa.us
Must complete/submit a signed PC Employment Application form/resume, appropriate references, NLT 4:30p.m., 05/25/06 to:
John H. Hill, Director
949 Market Street, Suite 334
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)798-7292
More information: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs; (253)798-7480 or TDD (253)798-3965. EOE
NON-PROFIT LEGAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION SEEKS EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL to support litigation, legislative and self help programs. Individual assists in maintaining litigation docket and case files, tracking state legislation, distributing/ updating self help materials, maintaining Information and Referral database, and administration of Law Center’s legal, legislative, and self help committees. Requires flexibility, attention to detail, multi-tasking, commitment to women’s rights. Community organizing a plus. Job description at www.nwwlc.org. Apply by June 3 to NWLC, 907 Pine, #500, Seattle 98101 or nwwlc@nwwlc.org.
0- TO 5-YEAR TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ASSOCIATE - Do you like to work one-on-one with clients and have the opportunity of working with senior partners who provide training that will help you further your practice expertise? If so, consider Miller Nash. We are seeking an associate with 0-5 years of trusts, estates, and charitable giving experience in our office in Portland, Oregon. Our ideal candidate will possess a record of academic and professional excellence and a sincere focus on clients, colleagues, and the community. In addition to being a highly skilled lawyer, you must be adaptable to new situations, have smart business sense, and have an entrepreneurial outlook on the practice of law. To apply, please submit your cover letter, résumé, law school transcript, and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages, please) online at www.millernash.com/careers or by e-mail to katie.charlston@millernash.com. EOE.
TIRED OF OVERPRICED HOUSING, wasting hours in your car, and rain? Central Washington has affordable housing, no traffic jams, and four seasons. We're close to the mountains, have a beautiful performing arts theatre, and a high quality of life. Abeyta Nelson, one of the best personal injury firms in the state,needs a good lawyer who is looking for a great career opportunity and earn an exceptional income. Send a letter telling us what you've go to offer, resume, two writing samples, and law school transcript to 1102 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902 or e-mail to dbeaulaurier@abeytanelson.com.
ASSOCIATE, CORPORATE GROUP, SEATTLE. Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an attorney to join its Seattle Corporate Group with an emphasis on serving technology companies and companies in other sectors with technology-related issues. Desired: at least 2 years transactional experience, including general commercial agreements, software licenses, internet-related contracts and other technology development and commercialization matters; exceptional academic record and writing skills; experience at a top tier law firm preferred, or excellent in-house attorneys. Send cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample to Sandra Gronfein, Sotel Rives LLP, 600 University Street, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA, 98101,
sggronfein@stoel.com.
BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY. Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller P.S., a nine-attorney AV-rated firm serving the Eastside and greater Puget Sound area for over fifty years, is seeking a lateral partner and a highly qualified associate to supplement its growing transactional and litigation practice, particularly in the areas of business, real estate, construction, financing, land use and environmental matters. HBLD provides the highest quality legal services to a wide range of businesses and individuals throughout the Northwest, while offering its attorneys a quality of life and collegial atmosphere not found at a large firm. Applicants should have significant transactional and/or litigation experience. Please send resume and/or business plan and cover letter to John T. Ludlow, Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller P.S., 10777 Main Street, Suite 300, Bellevue, WA 98004.
The Vancouver office of Miller Nash is seeking an associate with a minimum of 2 years' experience to join our land use, real estate and environmental practice (From the Ground Up). Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills a must, including proficiency with common office software and computerized research. Must have strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effortlessly with a variety of professional styles. Must be detail-oriented and have an ability and desire to work as part of a team. A high degree of responsiveness to colleagues and clients is essential. Legal experience in land use, real estate, or environmental practice ideal but not required. Katie M. Charlston, Director of Legal Recruitmen, Miller Nash LLP,
3400 U.S. Bancorp Tower,
111 S.W. Fifth Avenue,
Portland, Oregon 97204,
(503) 205-2404,
katie.charlston@millernash.com
The Portland office of Miller Nash is seeking an associate with 1-4 years of experience in business and real estate. We are looking for a record of academic and professional excellence and a sincere focus on clients, colleagues, and the community. In addition to being a highly skilled lawyer, candidate must be adaptable to new situations, have smart business sense, and have an entrepreneurial outlook on the practice of law.
Katie M. Charlston, Director of Legal Recruitmen, Miller Nash LLP, 3400 U.S. Bancorp Tower,
111 S.W. Fifth Avenue,
Portland, Oregon 97204,
(503) 205-2404,
katie.charlston@millernash.com
Senior Partner Employment Litigator-Portland, Oregon - Miller Nash LLP. If you are a seasoned employment litigator looking to join a collegial firm with an outstanding reputation throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, we would like to talk with you. Our Portland, Oregon office is looking to add a senior employment litigation partner to grow our active Employment Law & Labor Relations practice. We are looking for a partner with experience representing employers in litigation and arbitration matters. Some of the types of matters that we handle for employers include employment discrimination and wrongful discharge, collective bargaining issues, wage and hour litigation and covenants not to compete. A book of business is preferred but not required. Miller Nash offers the Pacific NW pace of life without compromising the high-level employers you love to represent. To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae listing the cases you have handled (including a brief description of each case), your academic credentials and your professional history (including organization memberships) to katie.charlston@millernash.com. All materials are received in confidence.
Executive Director - The UW School of Law seeks an Executive Director for the Gates Public Service Law Scholarship Program. The Program promotes public service careers for lawyers by fully funding the costs of attending law school for four hundred Scholars. The Executive Director will be responsible for administering and launching this new and exciting scholarship program. Will provide program leadership and promote linkages with other public service law programs and initiatives locally, nationally, and globally. For more information and/or to apply to this position, please visit www.washington.edu/jobs and search for req #20381. EO/AAE
In-House Positions for Real Estate and Lending attorneys. (1) Solid and fast growing company seeks an experienced real estate attorney with particularly strong purchase and sale experience to be the company’s primary attorney handling these large and complex deals. Candidate must have 5+ years of complex real estate experience. (2) Very successful, privately-held company seeks an attorney with solid loan documentation experience to handle a variety of commercial finance transactions. Candidate must have 2+ years of finance experience.
Direct all confidential inquiries to:
Gordon A. Kamisar, Esq.,
President, Kamisar Legal Search, Inc. ,
gkamisar@seattlesearch.com,
(425) 392-1969.
CONGENIAL, WELL ESTABLISHED 7 attorney AV rated law firm located several blocks from the King County Courthouse in Seattle seeks an estate planning and/or business attorney with an existing practice for association or office share. Please respond in confidence to Mark C. Vohr at (206)624-2650.
EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT #15 IS SEEKING proposals for contracted legal counsel services from sole practitioners or law firms having an established practice in law governing school system operations from preschool through grade 12, excluding matters relating to bonds, land use and capital acquisitions. The District will select one or more sole practitioners or law firms to provide services as contracted legal counsel for a period of three (3) years. If you are interested please request RFP documents by emailing to: Sandi Barni at barnis@edmonds.wednet.edu.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ASSOCIATE, SEATTLE. Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an attorney to join the employee benefits practice group in its Seattle office. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of sophisticated employee benefits experience. An exceptional academic record and writing skills are required. Experience at a top tier law firm is preferred. Send cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample to Sandra Gronfein, Stoel Rives LLP, 600 University Street, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA, 98101, sggronfein@stoel.com.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW seeks an Executive Director: Gates Public Service Law School Scholarship Program. To administer and launch this new & exciting scholarship program. For more information and/or to apply, please visit www.washington.edu/jobs and search for req #20381. EO/AAE.
EXPERIENCED CIVIL LITIGATOR WANTED by AV rated Seattle law firm focusing on construction defect claims. Strong academic record and good people skills required. Reply with your CV and salary requirements to Richard Levin via email at RLevin@condodefects.com.
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 www.Minzel.com
PARALEGAL: PALACE LAW OFFICES is now hiring a workers comp paralegal. Must have legal experience in workers compensation w/strong computer skills. Full time w/benefits. Send resume to: Office Manager, PO Box 1193, Tacoma, WA 98401.
PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION POSITION: The law firm of Harold D. Carr, PS handles personal injury cases with a main office located in Olympia/Lacey and satellite office in Pierce County. A position is now available to handle both arbitration and jury litigation. Please mail resume to 4535 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey WA 98503 or fax to (360)455-0031.
SEC'Y/PARA - FLEXIBLE PART-TIME for solo atty in Shoreline. Civil lit & probate exper. preferred. $DOE. Keith (206)542-3138.
TRANSACTION-ORIENTED SEATTLE law firm in the Belltown/Pike Place Market area is looking for a top flight real estate senior associate or junior partner. Self-sustaining practice is not important, but excellent contract drafting, good people skills and a sense of fun are essential. If you qualify and are interested, please send resume to Jill Barton at jill@fksdlaw.com. Information regarding the firm can be found at www.fksdlaw.com.
Office Space for Rent/Lease
ROOSEVELT/GREENLAKE - three professional offices in building shared with attorneys, therapists, real estate company. Large corner office (13’ x 16’) $575, medium (10’x10’) $435, and medium (8’ x 16’) $435. All have exterior windows. Monthly rent includes conference rooms, kitchen, reception area, utilities (except phone). Free offstreet parking and parking lot. Internet/copier/fax/ABC Legal Messenger/shredding available for a reasonable monthly cost. Potential cross-referrals. Lease duration negotiable; minimum six months. Easy access to I-5. 9500 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. (206) 349-7732 or phobanlaw@msn.com.
NORTH END OF LAKE UNION - total of three offices for rent, space shared with other law offices. The two larger window offices are approximately 160 square feet (12’ x 13’), are side by side, and rent for $850/each per month. The smaller interior office is approximately 115 square feet (9” x 12’) for $550 per month. The monthly rent includes use of the conference rooms, kitchen, coffee service, reception for greeting and announcing your guests, and the law library. Parking is available for $30 per month per space. Copier/scanner/fax/ABC Legal Messenger are available for a reasonable monthly cost. Our office will provide a telephone in each office; however, it is the tenant’s financial responsibility to obtain telephone line(s) through our provider. T1 internet access is provided for a minimal monthly fee of $25. Lease duration negotiable; minimum six months/maximum through June 30, 2010. Please contact our office to schedule a time to come by and view the spaces. Easy access to downtown. 2110 North Pacific Street, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98103. (206) 633-4442 or email rbgould@nwlegalmal.com.
BALLARD LAW OFFICE SPACE. Full & part-time offices available. Parking available for attorneys and clients. Office located one block from "down-town" Ballard, five banks, new Public Library and a new Seattle city park. Photocopy machine, fax and secretarial space available. Contact Jon Marvin Jonsson (206)783-4100; Fax (206)784-8916.
BELLEVUE, OFFICES AND SECRETARIAL stations available in attractive law office suite. Free parking. Receptionist, conference, kitchen, fax, copier, library, DSL, building server. Potential referrals. Call Dave at (425)646-9801 or Mike at (425)455-9787.
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. Upscale professional office suite with four outside offices, reception area, kitchen, and conference room in 1,424 square feet. Ample client parking and reserved covered parking included. (425)462-5151.
CONGENIAL DOWNTOWN SEATTLE LAW FIRM (Business, I.P., Tax). Spacious offices, staff areas for sublease. Rent includes receptionist, conference rooms, law library, kitchen. Copiers, fax, DSL Internet also available. (206)382-2600.
CONVENIENT DOWNTOWN OFFICES 1-6 person $600.00-$1000.00/month. Parking, services and T-1. Call (206)343-7777.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE: 1000 Second Avenue Building, very attractive space, bathed in light, sweeping Elliott Bay views. 1 office and 1 administrative station. Standard amenities, including conference room, Westlaw & DSL. Share suite with congenial professionals and one very affectionate-but discrete-black Lab. Inquire manager@mcgeelaw.net.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE: TWO PARTNER SIZE law offices available in Class A space for rent. Good working atmosphere. Rent $900 per month per office (on a month to month basis or for longer term) includes phone answering, mail handling, conference room, library, fax and copy machines. Secretarial station also available. Contact Bruce or Tim at (206)583-0050.
GREAT VIEW OF ELLIOT BAY & Olympics: Rainier Tower at 5th & University, 26th floor. One office immediately off reception. Rent includes full-time reception service; use of large and small conference rooms, law library & other amenities. Congenial solo practitioners & small law firms share the suite. Call office manager Kay Verelius: (206)624-8890.
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.
KENT OFFICE SPACE. Large, fully furnished office in elegant, newly constructed small law office building. Referrals. Gated entrance with own parking lot. Highly visible location close to RJC. Contact Don Kronenberg (206)227-8831.
PIONEER SQUARE-GRAND CENTRAL ON THE PARK. One large office in a friendly 4 attorney suite. Reception, library, conference, fax, copier, phone system and high speed internet. Reception and some secretarial available. Call Craig Beles (206)623-9119.
PIONEER SQUARE: OFFICE SHARING AVAILABLE in unique and attractive Class A space located in traffic free area, near galleries, fine restaurants and stadiums. Two offices available in the penthouse suite with amenities that include conference rooms, staff space, library, roof-top deck surrounding perimeter of floor, kitchenette, operable windows and more. Receptionist, word processing, copying and other services are possible. For more information, call Renee at (206)292-1770.
RENTON OFFICE SPACE IN building downtown Renton. Includes legal messenger, fax, copier, Internet access, receptionist, parking, possible referrals. (425)228-8899.
SEATTLE. One or two offices in congenial, downtown 10-attorney suite. Share receptionist, library and amenities. Potential cross-referrals. Kathy: (206)623-2800.
PREMIER HIGH RISE NEW LAW OFFICE SUITES in Columbia Center available on a turn-key basis, summer 2006. Facilities and services included. Move in and commence practice. Premises are divisible for one or more firms. Please call Connie Becker at 206-621-6566 or visit our website at www.badgleymullins.com.
SHORELINE-COMFORTABLE SPACE WITH new furniture, easy arterial access north & south, free parking, & lots of amenities. Referrals. $500 w/1st month free. Keith (206)542-3138.
TWO FURNISHED LAW FIRM OFFICES for sublease: 55th Floor Columbia Tower, Lake Union and Cascades Views; 177.5 sq. ft. Includes use of reception area, conference rooms, law library and kitchen facilities; offices are wired for hi-speed internet and phone/fax connections. Please send email to lobrien@mpba.com for further information or to schedule a site visit.
UPSCALE BELLEVUE OFFICE, class A building near 520; one 12 x 18 office with full wall of windows, secretarial space; shared reception; conference, fax, copier; free parking, referrals possible. Call Steve (425)576-5599 x 1.
ONGOING PSYCHODYNAMIC GROUP in Seattle has openings for new members. Explore how your personality affects your personal and professional relationships. Past or current individual psychotherapy experience required. For further information, contact Eva Silver, MSW, Cert. Psya., at (206)854-8163; evasilver@comcast.net.
MEDIATION: MARSH MUN-DORF PRATT SULLIVAN + McKENZIE, P.S.C. Resolve your Snohomish County litigation fairly and economically with the assistance of experienced Snohomish County counsel from the law firm of MARSH MUNDORF PRATT SULLIVAN + McKENZIE, P.S.C., with twenty or more years of experience in their areas of focus and specifically with Snohomish County Superior Court practices and procedures. The following attorneys are available to assist you in resolving a legal matter or dispute through private arbitration or mediation. Jeffrey E. Pratt - Business, Commercial, Real Estate and Estate matters, William R. Sullivan - Civil, Family Law, Commercial and Estate matters. For scheduling, contact Helga Watson at (425)742-4545 or at helgaw@millcreeklaw.com. Informational letters are available upon request. MARSH MUN-DORF PRATT SULLIVAN + Mc-KENZIE, P.S.C., 16504 9th Avenue S.E., Suite 203, Mill Creek, WA, 98012, E-mail address: mmpsm@millcreeklaw.com.
Contract Employment
CONTRACT ATTORNEY; ALL aspects of litigation and appeals, including research. Former name partner in boutique litigation firm. 15+ 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! Legal research and writing; help with trial preparation. Resources include UW Law Library and LEXIS online research. Many satisfied clients. Elizabeth Dash Bottman (206)526-5777; email bjelizabeth@qwest.net.
Miscellaneous
FABULOUS 3 BED/2 BATH MAUI CONDO available this August. Go to www.onenapiliway.com for virtual images. No timeshare presentations involved. Dates available: 8/12/06 - 8/19/06 and 8/19/06 - 8/26/06. Call Michele (425) 455-4307 for more info.
