Legal Employment Wanted
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY interested in partnership needed at the Riecan Law Office. Tacoma firm established in 1981. Plaintiff’s personal injury practice, 80% workers’ compensation. Applicant must have minimum 2 years workers’ comp litigation and trial experience. Resumes extremely confidential. Send resume to Riecan Law Office, P.O. Box 1113, Tacoma, WA 98401 or fax to (253)475-1221. Absolutely NO employment agencies.
ATTORNEYS. Quid Pro Quo is the leading provider of quality attorney recruitment for direct hire and contract attorney placement in the Puget Sound, including lateral-hires. For over twelve years, Quid Pro Quo, the attorney placement division of Law Dawgs, Inc., has specialized in engagements with Puget Sound’s premier law firms, boutique practices, corporate legal departments and governmental agencies. Interested attorney candidates please contact Quid Pro Quo in confidence at (206) 224-8269 or JT@QPQLegal.com www.QPQLegal.com for current attorney openings.
BILINGUAL STAFF ATTORNEY - Olympia, Washington. Columbia Legal Services (CLS) seeks a bilingual Staff Attorney for its Olympia, Washington office. Under the supervision of the Managing Attorney, staff attorneys provide civil legal advice and representation in areas of importance to CLS’s low-income clients. Staff attorneys are expected to be able to use the full range of potential forums appropriate to address relevant issues for our clients, including litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and administrative or legislative representation. The changing needs of our clients require CLS attorneys to engage in an ongoing effort to gain and share expertise and resources with their co-workers and other throughout the Access to Justice network. Salary DOE. Excellent benefits. EOE. See www.columbialegal.org/open for full description and application process.
BUSINESS ATTORNEY - SPOKANE: Imagine you have no commute. Imagine you live in a city with a reasonable cost of living and affordable housing. Imagine you have amazing relationships with your clients. Imagine a new opportunity where you are given quick client access and are able potentially to inherit origination credits. Quid Pro Quo has a rare opportunity for a corporate securities associate or Of Counsel to inherit a client base with a Washington State law firm in Spokane. This mid-size law firm has a partner level attorney who will be retiring in about eight months. He has a substantial and active client base in transactional corporate and securities work. You will be able to work with this attorney to develop these client relationships, including attending client company and executive board meetings. You should have at least 3 years or more of business and securities background with experience in filing with State and Federal Agencies. Securities experience is required. For immediate and serious consideration, contact Marcia McCraw, Esq., Attorney Recruiter, in confidence at (206)224-8269 or MM@QPQLegal.com at Quid Pro Quo, Attorney Search Consultants. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.
CONTRACT ATTORNEY-REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: A successful, boutique law firm in downtown Seattle, which practices sophisticated commercial and real estate law and represents owners and operators of health care businesses, seeks a Contract Attorney for a long-term, temporary position. This could convert to a full-time associate or Of Counsel position. You must have a minimum of 5-plus years of transactional real estate experience, including experience with: (1) Multi-state commercial real estate acquisitions; (2) management and knowledge of real estate financing; (3) purchase and sale; (4) leasing; (5) health care; and (6) general business law, including entity structuring and restructuring and contracts. Experience working on large multi-state transactions is preferred. For serious and immediate consideration, please email your resume to Marcia McCraw, Esq., at MM@QPQLegal.com at Quid Pro Quo immediately if you have the above experience. Also, please provide a brief description of your transactional real estate and real estate financing experience and the number of years of your related experience. We look forward to hearing from you.
CORPORATE COUNSEL - IN-HOUSE: A national high-tech company based in the Puget Sound area is seeking top talent to join their team as a leading Corporate Counsel to provide expertise in the area of commercial transactions. You will provide legal support to internal clients and will focus on the following areas of responsibility: commercial transaction; providing general legal advice and training to internal clients; and working with cross functional internal clients to develop and implement best practices for the organization. You should be a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and with the ability to think strategically and to interact with both business clients and outside counsel. You must have at least 7 years of relevant work experience, with 3-plus years of in-house counsel experience with an emphasis on commercial transactions. Prior wireless telecom industry experience is highly preferred. For immediate and confidential consideration, please contact Jean Seidler Thompson, Esq., Director of Attorney and Executive Placement at Quid Pro Quo, Attorney Search Consultants, at (206) 224-8270 or JT@QPQLegal.com. All communications are held in the strictest confidence.
CORPORATE/INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATES - Exceptional opportunities for Business/Corporate Transactional and Intellectual Property Associates are available. Quid Pro Quo is currently seeking Corporate Transactional Associates for highly regarded and well-respected Seattle law firms. You should have minimum 2 years of corporate transactional experience or intellectual property transactional experience. Experience in securities, mergers and acquisitions, or intellectual property is preferred. You should have excellent communication skills and writing skills. Please email your resume for immediate and serious consideration. This is an outstanding opportunity to grow and excel with a supportive firm with great management. Diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All candidates will receive equal consideration. For initial inquiries, please contact Marcia McCraw, Esq., at Quid Pro Quo at (206)224-8269 or MM@QPQLegal.com. Please visit our website for other current openings at www.QPQLegal.com.
EISENHOWER & CARLSON, PLLC is seeking a lateral partner in its’ Seattle office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years experience and a substantial, portable client base to complement the commercial litigation and business transaction practices of the office’s members. Eisenhower is a collegial firm that values work-life balance, and offers an efficient, low overhead practice environment. Please forward resume and cover letter to Executive Director, 1201 Pacific Avenue, 12th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98402.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - SEATTLE: Veterans Affairs seeks J.D.’s to decide disability claims as Rating Specialist. Applies written law to determine disability ratings for compensation of veteran’s medical conditions. Email resume: SEAVARESUME@vba.va.gov.
FURY BAILEY a Seattle plaintiff personal injury firm located on Capitol Hill (www.furybailey.com), seeks an Associate. Applicant must have at least 2 years of deposition and/or trial experience and strong research and writing skills. The work will include timely and effective support of the other lawyers in the firm in trial preparation. The position also requires the ability and desire to take the initiative to work independently and build a law practice. Salary depends on experience (but will not reflect experience beyond 5 years). Apply (with resume and writing sample) via EMAIL ONLY to steve@furybailey.com.
KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT is accepting applications for Commissioner. Will preside over the Ex Parte, Probate, Family Law, Juvenile Court dependency and offender, Mental Illness and Criminal Plea calendars as assigned. Qualifications: Membership in good standing with WSBA, minimum 5 years of recent experience practicing in a relevant area of law and U.S. citizenship. Salary $133,930. Application deadline is 11/16/07. For application materials, send a self-addressed, stamped, large envelope to: Human Resources Department, King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, KCC-SC-0203, Seattle, WA 98104. Application materials are also available electronically. Contact Teresa Martinez at (206)296-9355 or via e-mail at teresa.martinez@kingcounty.gov.
LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC ATTORNEY who’d like to learn how to represent clients on the family law arena, i.e., divorces, paternities, civil d.v., modifications of existing orders. My law partner and I have small, boutique law firm in Pioneer Square. We have cases in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties, but practice mostly in Seattle and Kent. We have reached a point where we’d like to pass on our knowledge to someone who wants to learn, as well as help us and clients. You’ll receive base salary with incentive-based bonus structure. Washington bar license required. Send cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and writing sample to Rich Cassady: (206)633-3933 (fax), boutiquelawfirm@hotmail.com, or 811 First Ave #100, Seattle 98104.
MID-SIZED DOWNTOWN SEATTLE LAW FIRM seeking family law attorney with minimum 5 years relevant experience. Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax your resume, 3 references, and writing sample to (206)223-1677.
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.
PARALEGAL ll, REAL ESTATE - LAW CORPORATE AFFAIRS. Join our talented legal team and help contribute to Starbucks global business initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and organizationally savvy team player to provide advanced paralegal support for our real estate legal team in the Northwest field office. In this position, you will play an important role in supporting our attorneys and paralegals within our real estate practice group with highly confidential legal matters and other department events and programs. If you want to “Love What You Do”, then join our team and apply now! Summary of experience includes: (1) Law firm or in-house corporate legal department experience (3-plus years); (2)Real Estate and/or corporate paralegal experience strongly preferred; (3)Lease and/or contract drafting and editing experience preferred; (4)Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred. To apply online, please visit: www.starbucks.com/aboutus/jobsearchselect.asp Click on “US Job Search”. Enter 0000EZK in the box entitled “Keyword or Job Number Search.”
RUSH, HANNULA, HARKINS & KYLER, a plaintiff’s personal injury firm in Tacoma, is interested in welcoming an additional lawyer. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of litigation experience. We are interested in someone who has superior legal and injury trial skills, who is congenial, and who is interested in growing a practice with our firm on a long-term basis. Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to vharkins@rhhk.com and jwilson@rhhk.com.
PI PARALEGAL: Palace Law Offices is expanding and looking for an experienced personal injury paralegal with strong computer skills to manage growing caseload. Full time with benefits. Email resume to: paula@palacelaw.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES - Do you need a law firm that will provide a better platform and greater support for your practice? Quid Pro Quo, Attorney Search Consultants, has multiple exceptional opportunities for the discerning partner. We are presently assisting highly regarded law firms in the Seattle area with their search for laterals with expertise in the following: (1) Business Law with a transactional emphasis supporting private or public companies and closely held businesses; (2) Patent Prosecutors and Patent Litigators; (3) Employment Law with experience in employment litigation and advising/counseling employers; (4) Real Estate and/or Land Use Law, preferably representing developers; and (5) Financial Institutions litigation or transactional work with a practice focused on representation of financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, or securities firms. Initial inquiries welcome. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence. We are seeking partners, who are leaders in their field, with over 10 years of experience and a portable book of business. Quid Pro Quo delivers discrete, highly personalized service. You may contact, in confidence, Jean Seidler Thompson, Esq. at JT@QPQLegal.com or (206)224-8270.
TAX CONTROVERSY ATTORNEY. Tax firm seeking experienced tax litigator to handle IRS examination, appeals, litigation and collection matters. Ideal candidate would have IRS Counsel or Department of Justice Tax Division background and an LL.M in tax or CPA experience. Experience in dealing with state and local taxing agencies is a plus. Please contact Julie Bonwell at LeSourd & Patten, P.S. at (206)624-1040 or send resume to jb@lesourd.com.
YARMUTH WILSDON CALFO PLLC is an AV-rated Seattle law firm of 13 lawyers with a national commercial litigation practice and a focus on government investigations and white collar criminal defense. We are looking for an associate with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. Excellent academic credentials and writing skills are required (and a federal clerkship highly desirable), along with an enthusiasm for trial work and the practice of law. Information about the firm can be found at www.yarmuth.com. Please email resume and a cover letter to Richard Yarmuth at yarmuth@yarmuth.com.
BUSINESS/REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY. Helsell Fetterman LLP is expanding its business and real estate transactional practice and invites attorneys with at least five years of relevant experience to join our firm. We seek an attorney who already has a developing practice in this field and is looking to expand that practice with opportunities in our firm. We value diversity and the qualities of individuality, creative thought and initiative in our attorneys and staff. We seek individuals who will enhance our firm’s culture and commitment to excellence in client service. Please send or email your cover letter describing your current practice, together with your resume to Human Resource Manager, Helsell Fetterman LLP, Suite 4200, 1001 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98154; or hr.manager@helsell.com; or fax: (206-340-0902). We will honor your request for confidentiality. Helsell Fetterman is an equal opportunity employer. Visit our web site at www.helsell.com
Office Space for Rent/Lease
ATTORNEY OFFICES 15x12 corner office, 12x12 office, with administrative space available, in nine-attorney building. Utilities, parking, conference room, reception, current Washington library, DSL, fax, copier, kitchen, referrals possible. Half off first month’s rent with one-year lease. Call (206)440-0879.
AVAILABLE NOW - DES MOINES. Professional office suite. 800-plus square feet. Secure building, shared conference, ample parking, private deck with view. Near FDC and RJC. Contact Lisa: (206)878-4100 or lisaparalegal@yahoo.com.
ATTORNEY OFFICES - DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE: 6th floor, Cascade View, newly remodeled, Class “A” space in small suite of attorneys. Includes all standard services and amenities. Very competitive pricing and lease incentives available. Call Larry to inquire: (425)455-3186.
ATTORNEY/PARALEGAL SPACE - Beautiful, newly remodeled office spaces(s) in convenient Bellevue location, 2 minutes from downtown Bellevue. Large corner windowed office in a park-like settings PLUS one (optional) paralegal/secretarial space - available IMMEDIATELY. Shared receptionist, conference room, DSL, copy/fax and more. FREE PARKING! Close to I-405, 520 as well as I-90. (425)457-7600.
BELLEVUE ATTORNEY OFFICE reasonably priced in lovely park setting. Currently available - corner office with cathedral ceilings and assistant space. Free parking and receptionist. Amenities available include scanning, copier, fax, conference, kitchen, deck, internet, messenger, LexisNexis). Nice group of people. Contact Mike at (425)455-9787 or michael@dubeau-law.com.
CAPITAL HILL - $475. Second floor, 10x12, good light. Conference room, kitchenette, parking and utilities included. Fax and copy machine available. Call Fiore J. Pignataro. Office: (206)329-4025. Cell (206)235-4025.
CLASS A EXECUTIVE OFFICES within law firm. Shared reception, conference, library, copier and kitchen. South Lake Union area. Contact: Dan Stutz or Sally Patterson (206)292-6000. Available immediately.
CLOSE TO COURTHOUSE. Pioneer Square offices available in elegant historic landmark building. Skylights. Atrium. Greenery. A/C. Furniture available. (206)624-1783.
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.
DOWNTOWN EVERETT CLASS “A” office space available. Close to county courthouse. Newly redecorated with room for support staff. Conference room, kitchen, copier/fax, high-speed internet, messenger service available. Contact Mark G. Olson at (425)388-5516 or lawofficeofmarkolson@comcast.net.
DOWNTOWN KIRKLAND law firm office space. Attorney and secretary offices with shared conference room in the Marina Park area. Please call (425)828-9509 for more information.
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: One office, one workstation available. Nice view, great light, in a professional and collegial environment. Shared receptionist/conference rooms. Email judy@amicuslawgroup.com or call (206)624-9410.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE: Two offices in congenial plaintiff’s PI firm in One Union Square. Rent of either includes reception, phone answering, use of library/conference room, kitchen and other amenities. (206)622-2200.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE OFFICE with Elliott Bay view and one or two staff work stations available in attractive personal injury law office suite. Completely equipped office with amenities including receptionist, conference room, Westlaw. Superior environment to practice personal injury law. Available immediately. Contact Brenda (206)262-1444.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE: 1000 Second Ave. Bldg. Class A space on 35th floor, single furnished office with Cascade view. Standard amenities, including receptionist, conference rooms, copier, kitchen, etc., shared with other attorneys occupying 35th floor. Call Phyllis (206)464-1900.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE: Two spacious offices, 46th floor, Columbia Center. Sweeping view - Mount Rainier to Elliot Bay. Two large secretarial stations, receptionist, conference room, copier, DSL. Contact Genevieve (206)624-7100.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE LAW FIRM OFFICES for sublease in the Second & Seneca Building. Sublease includes receptionist, phone system, high speed internet, access to kitchen facilities, law library, conference rooms, and great deck with sweeping views of Elliott Bay. Contact Randy Lindemeier (206)464-3939.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE, CLOSE TO COURTHOUSE - One 13x14 office facing waterfront on Pacific Building’s 14th floor, ideal for sole practitioner. Includes use of a secretarial station and all desired amenities. Contact Andrew (206)622-8953 or abenjamin@benjilaw.com.
EASTSIDE OFFICE SPACE - Unfurnished offices (3) and secretarial station available for rent (separately or in combination) in the law office of Sebris Busto James 14205 S.E. 36th St., Bellevue. Quick and easy access off I-90 (Eastgate exit) and free parking. Contact Dawn Seeley at (425)454-4233.
EASTSIDE VIEW OFFICES - Convenient Yarrow Bay location to share with solo or small firm. Bellevue Way/Lake Washington Blvd., just off 520. View of Nature Preserve. Work in peaceful setting. One to three offices and staff workstations. Close to Downtown Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle. Reception, conference, kit-chen, covered parking and plenty of free client parking. Email cstrouss@advisorsalliancegroup.com or call (425)881-8081.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPACE - Private class “A” office space available on 38th floor of Wells Fargo Center in downtown Seattle. Includes furniture, phone/IT wiring, receptionist service and access to conference rooms. FREE rent on new lease agreements. Call (206)695-4395.
KENT OFFICE SPACE. Large, fully furnished spacious office in elegant, newly constructed, small law office building. Gated entrance with own parking lot. Highly visible location within walking distance to RJC. Referrals. Contact Don Kronenberg (206)227-8831.
LAKE BELLEVUE OFFICE SPACE - Incredible office space available for sole practitioner. Massive 20’x16’ private office on the lake with huge deck. Additional private space for support staff. Includes kitchen, conference room, copy machine, fax, DSL. Free reserved parking space for lawyer and plenty of additional free parking for staff and clients. Contact John at (425)646-7111, (206)371-9870 or johnjpolito@hotmail.com.
LAURELHURST (UNIVERSITY) AREA - Office Suite available. Share administrative assistant, library, and conference rooms with attorneys, and CPA’s. Great location, nice environment. Possible joint marketing and referrals. For information, call (206)523-6470.
MIDTOWN/BELLTOWN OFFICE SPACE - Excellent view of Puget Sound and Olympics in the Fourth & Blanchard Building. Two offices available for sublease in small law office with support staff space, conference room and kitchen available. Call (206)448-2111 for additional information and to make an appointment to view space.
MILLENNIUM TOWER OFFICE SHARING - Everything you need to open your own practice, including furnished office and opportunity for contract work from three attorneys with busy practices. Convenient and attractive office close to courthouse. Available immediately. Call George at (206)624-3718.
NEXT TO FEDERAL COURTHOUSE - 1700 Seventh Avenue, Seattle. New executive private office suits in Class A Building. Phone, T-1 Internet connections, conference rooms, kitchen, copy center, on-line law library. Staffed reception, personalized phone answering and administrative services. Oceanaire Restaurant and Starbucks in lobby, full-service cafe with outdoor terrace. One month FREE rent with one year lease. www.pbcenters.com. Call today for tour: 1-800-417-3851.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in new building at 9th and Virginia, downtown Seattle. Individual offices and work stations shared with a local law firm. High-end finishes and amenities. Services available. Please contact Barbara Jacobson, MBA of The Jacobson Group, Commercial Real Estate at (206)343-5636.
ONE-THREE OFFICES AVAILABLE immediately in suite with congenial real estate and intellectual property law firm. Usual amenities in Pike Place Market area building. Call Michael Brandt at (206)441-5739.
PACIFIC BUILDING 19TH FLOOR: Western view. 12x12 office three-office suite. $1,000 per month. Other amenities included. Call Karen (206)624-3252.
PIONEER SQUARE - Grand Central On The Park. One large office for lease in a friendly four-attorney suite. Reception, library, conference, fax, copier, phone system, and high speed internet. Reception and some secretarial available. Call Craig Beles at (206)623-9119.
SEATTLE - One Union Square. One new office with small construction law firm. Includes DSL and conference room. Secretarial station and reception is available, secretarial support is negotiable. $1,200 per month. Call Fred or Kerry at (425)455-2332.
THREE PROFESSIONAL OFFICES available in Columbia Tower. Blocks from King County Superior Court and Municipal Court of Seattle. Furnished offices. Includes telephone, high-speed internet, shared conference suite - $1100. Contact Danielle: (206)774-1947, ext. 216.
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 & Other Employment
SEATTLE PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS is a state certified program that offers independent assessments as well as Alcohol/Drug Information School. Flexible hours and reasonable rates. For information, contact SPA at (206)723-7067.
TOO BUSY TO WRITE DEMAND LETTERS? I can help. Experienced Freelance Personal Injury Paralegal available for demand preparation, case management, litigation, and notary service. Tamara Morgan, Ph: (206)992-7093, Email: yourbestparalegal@msn.com.
CONTRACT ATTORNEY PLUS: 20 years experience in private practice - civil litigation, family law, real estate, contract, commercial, construction, internet, appeals. Will handle - research, brief writing, discovery, depositions, motions and anything else you can throw at me. Good people-skills for amiable client contact. Call Bob at: (888)839-3299, or email to: bob@justicelaw.com.
EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL/SECRETARY seeking contract work. 25 years experience in domestic, civil litigation, appellate and personal injury. Paralegal degree. Excellent references. Call Diane at (425)702-0606, or email atozsecretarial@earthlink.net.
CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE EXPERT: More than 30 years experience with all types of projects - marine and non-marine. Report and analyze recovery potential under policy terms; deposition and testimony. Experienced expert consultant. David Thayer (206)861-6173.
