Legal Employment Wanted
ASSOCIATE - COMPLEX COMMERCIAL LITIGATION: Danielson Harrigan Leyh & Tollefson, AV-rated, 12-lawyer, complex commercial litigation firm, seeks associate with a minimum of two years experience or judicial clerkship. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who desires a challenging and rewarding practice. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, writing and research skills, and strong academic credentials. Send resume to Randall Thomsen, 999 Third Avenue, Suite 4400, Seattle, WA 98104. All inquiries kept confidential.
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. We have current openings for Litigation and Transactional Associates and Contract Attorneys. We also have current In-House Counsel, Partner, Of Counsel, and Associate opportunities. Interested attorney candidates please contact Quid Pro Quo in confidence at (206)224-8269 or JT@QPQLegal.com. Please visit our website at www.QPQLegal.com for attorney openings.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - Environmental, Natural Resources and Land Use Group. Stoel Rives LLP seeks an associate attorney to join its nationally recognized Environmental, Natural Resources and Land Use practice group in the Seattle office. The ideal candidate must have exceptional legal advocacy writing skills, strong legal/academic credentials and a working familiarity with the practice group subject matter area. Please submit resume and cover letter to Lianne Caster at lecaster@stoel.com. EOE.
BUSINESS AND SECURITIES 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 and a client base. 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 who will be retiring. 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 three years or more of business and securities background with experience in filing with State and Federal Agencies. 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.
COLUMBIA LEGAL SERVICES seeks a Staff Attorney for its institutions Project (IP). The IP is an advocacy team, in addition to other CLS advocates working on institutions issues in five statewide CLS offices. IP advocacy focuses on cases that have a broad impact on solving the most critical issues of clients in institutions, including class actions, legislative actions, legislative representation and other advocacy on behalf of clients. Salary DOE. Excellent benefits. EOE. See www.columbialegal.org/open for full job description and application process.
COLUMBIA LEGAL SERVICES (CLS) seeks a Staff Attorney in its Seattle, WA office. Under the supervision of the Managing Attorney, staff attorneys provide civil legal advice and representation in areas of importance to CLS’ low-income clients. The open position is for an attorney who will be expected to dedicate a significant portion of his or her time on law-related issues associated with aging and disability. Salary DOE. Excellent benefits. See www.columbialegal.org/open for full description and application process.
EMPLOYMENT LAW - OF COUNSEL OR PARTNER: A well established national downtown Seattle law firm seeks to add an Of Counsel or partner level employment law attorney to its practice. Candidates should have a portable book of business and at least 10 years combined experience in: (a) advising and counseling employers; and (b) employment litigation. For immediate and serious consideration, contact Jean Seidler Thompson, Esq., Director of Attorney and Executive Placement, in confidence at (206)224-8270 or JT@QPQLegal.com at Quid Pro Quo, Attorney Search Consultants. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.
ESTABLISHED BELLINGHAM FIRM seeking two associates, minimum two years experience in family law, 60-100K, salary DOE + benefits. Send resume to Lori @ Tario & Associates, P.S., 119 N. Commercial St. #1000, Bellingham, WA 98225 or fax (360)733-7092 or email to lori_tariolaw@qwest.net.
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY: Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing mid-sized law firm located in downtown Seattle. Our Family Law Department includes senior and junior associates, paralegals and support staff. We are seeking a team oriented attorney with 5-plus years of family law experience. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience in client counseling, document drafting, and court appearances. In addition to our friendly staff and enthusiastic attorneys, we also offer great benefits, parking (or bus pass), and potential for growth. If interested, please fax your resume, list of references, and writing sample to (206)223-1677, Attention: Hiring Coordinator.
HANIS IRVINE PROTHERO, PLLC, a South King County multi-service law firm, seeks experienced Personal Injury Litigator to anchor our Personal Injury Department. Prefer candidates who are lateral hires with at least five years experience or accomplished solo practitioners who wish to maintain substantial independence in their practice while enjoying the shared resources, collegial professional environment, and cross referrals of a larger firm. Candidates must have entrepreneurial aspirations and a demonstrated ability to grow a practice. We are the premier source of legal services in South King County and strive to create an exceptional workplace environment for our attorneys and staff. Please e-mail us at info@hiplawfirm.com with your resume or call Mike or Cynthia at (253)520-5000 for more information about this opportunity.
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.
LATERALS /PARTNERS - BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS: Are you seeking a firm in Seattle with strategic vision? Are you considering a change with greater opportunities? Are you concerned with the future of your current law firm? We are exclusively representing a highly regarded mid-size law firm in Seattle who is seeking business transactional attorneys to join their team. Strategic planning for and development of this firm has has allowed the law firm to offer you a robust platform of expertise. This law firm has experienced significant growth in its profits per partner over each of the past several years. In addition to enjoying financial success, the firm’s culture and people are one of its most appealing attributes. Attorneys here are guided by an abiding respect for each other and professional excellence. The compensation structure is attractive and highly competitive. The firm represents a broad range of business, commercial and litigation practices and specializes in sophisticated real estate, business, land use, patent and intellectual property transactions. You should have at least 10 years of experience and a portable book of business. For immediate and serious consideration, please contact, in confidence, Jean Seidler Thompson, Esq. at JT@QPQLegal.com or (206)224-8270.
MANDARIN AND KOREAN SPEAKING ATTORNEYS - POSITIONS IN HONG KONG, BEIJING AND SINGAPORE: Are you an attorney who is bilingual in English and Mandarin and would like to work for a prestigious U.S. based law firm in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai or Singapore? Or are you an attorney who is bilingual in English and Korean and would like to work for a prestigious U.S. based law firm in Hong Kong? We have current partner and associate openings in these Asian cities for U.S. educated attorneys who have at least four plus years of experience in one or more of the following areas: (1) U.S. securities law; (2) corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions; (3) intellectual property, including patent prosecution or patent litigation (pharmaceutical background required); (4) trademark and copyright infringement (fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin required); and (5) immigration law. Qualifications include: (1) Fluency preferred in Mandarin and English and understanding of chinese culture; (2) J.D. from U.S. top-tier law school; and (3) admitted to at least one U.S. state bar. These are excellent opportunities with highly competitive compensation packages. Please contact us at SearchTeam@QPQLegal.com in confidence or call Marcia McCraw, Esq. at (206)224-8269 at Quid Pro Quo, Attorney Search Consultants. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.
SPANISH SPEAKING ATTORNEY SOUGHT: For case management of PI and Workers’ compensation claims. Top salary and benefits for highly qualified applicants. Part-time flexibility available. Send cover letter, resume and references to swahlgren@lehmlaw.com.
SPANISH SPEAKING PARALEGAL SOUGHT: For case management of PI and Worker’s compensation claims. Top salary and benefits for highly qualified applicants. Part-time flexibility available. Send cover letter, resume and references to swahlgren@lehmlaw.com.
PARALEGAL II, COMMERCIAL - 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 commercial legal team. In this position, you will work with attorneys, other paralegals, and clients in negotiating and drafting contracts in a variety of business areas. If you want to “Love What You Do”, then join our team and apply now! To apply online, please visit: http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/jobsearchselect.asp. Click on “US Job Search”. Enter 0000EK4 in the box entitled “Keyword or Job Number Search”.
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 inquires welcome. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence. We are seeking partners, who are leaders in their field and who would have 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.
PUBLIC FINANCE ATTORNEY OPENING: Gottlieb, Fisher & Andrews, PLLC is looking for an experienced attorney to join our thriving, regional public finance practice located in Seattle, Washington. Enjoy our small firm environment while participating in our large firm practice. Applicants should have at least two years experience serving as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, conduit borrower’s counsel and/or Section 103 tax counsel in governmental and/or qualified private activity bond transactions. We specialize in both governmental and private activity bond financings and serve as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, borrower’s counsel, developer’s counsel, disclosure counsel, and credit-enhancer’s counsel. Send resume by mail or email to: Gottlieb, Fisher & Andrews, PLLC, 1501 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2150, Seattle, Washington 98101, Attention: Irene M. Fisher or email irene@goandfish.com.
SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean of Students. The core responsibility of the Assistant Dean will be to provide leadership and management support to the Dean of the School of Law in all areas of student life and culture. This position is specifically responsible for: providing counseling and advice to students regarding education, professional, and personal matters; consulting with the faculty and staff on matters of curriculum and student retention, success, and behavior; leading law school efforts to recruit, retain, and support racially and ethnically diverse students; and managing various student activities and events, and student organizations. The Assistant Dean must possess a Juris Doctorate degree and have five years professional experience in law or higher education. The Assistant Dean must also possess: excellent interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills; have the ability to interact with a variety of constituencies; and, be able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure. Visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/employment for a full position announcement and to apply on-line. Position is open until filled with review of applications beginning 2/1/08. Questions? Call (509)323-5996. Gonzaga university is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.
SEATTLE FIRM seeks attorney with at least one year of experience in commercial real estate transactions. Enjoy big-firm clients, work and talent with small-firm flexibility and quality of life. Billable hour goals are reasonable and compensation is competitive. Top notch qualifications, sound judgment and a good fit are mandatory. Large firm experience and an entrepreneurial, self-starting spirit are pluses. More important about us can be found at www.fksdlaw.com. Please send your resume and a cover letter to hiring@fksdlaw.com.
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.
THE SHIERS LAW FIRM is a well-established, general practice law firm, founded in 1916, seeking to bring aboard another capable and motivated lawyer for civil, personal injury and commercial litigation. Candidates shall have strong interpersonal skills and outstanding academic credentials. Please send resume, law school transcript, and brief writing sample to Cynthia Samuels, Shiers Law Firm, 600 Kitsap Street, Ste. 202, Port Orchard, WA 98366 or via e-mail to samuels@shierslaw.com.
BUSY SOLE PRACTITIONER IN AUBURN SEEKS EXPERIENCED LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTANT for civil litigation practice in construction, business, and employment disputes. Part time or full time. Pay commensurate with skills and experience. Send resume with cover letter with references and salary requirements by email to: syoung@srylaw.com. No telephone calls, no agencies, please.
SUMMIT LAW GROUP, an innovative and nontraditional Seattle law firm with a preeminent labor and employment practice (among other practice areas), seeks a lawyer with three or more years of experience. The position includes a number of management-side responsibilities, including collective bargaining, labor and employment advice, and arbitration/litigation. Collective bargaining and public sector labor law experience is preferred. The candidate must have excellent academic credentials, communication abilities, and legal skills. The new attorney would join as a member. Compensation and benefits are highly competitive.
Office Space for Rent/Lease
ATTORNEY OFFICE - EASTGATE AREA: One attorney office for sublease in suite with large conference room. Assistant space available; possibly for overflow work. Email mccarty@mgatty.com or call Mike (425)653-5987.
ATTORNEY OFFICES - Three offices, with administrative space available, in nine attorney building. Utilities, parking, conference room, reception, Washington library, DSL, fax, copier, kitchen, referrals possible. $750-850/month. (206)440-0879.
ATTORNEY OFFICES - DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE: 6th Floor, Cascade View, Newly Remodeled, Class “A” space in small suite of attorneys. $950/month. Includes all standard services and amenities. Call Larry to inquire: (425)455-3186.
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.
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 N.E. 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.
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 OFFICE: Large Sound view office with adjacent assistant office in 10-attorney suite. Shared amenities, including receptionist, library, fax/copier and conference room. Kathy: (206)623-2800.
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE: Large attorney’s office sublet in small law office. Class A. Furnished / Unfurnished, assistant’s space, conference room. Contact Crystal Hill (206)622-6707.
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.
FOR LEASE - Office building in Montlake business district, 2317 - 24th Ave. East, south of Husky Stadium. One floor plus mezzanine, plus storage, kitchen, 4,000 square feet; suitable for 3-4 lawyers plus staff. Wired DSL. $8,000 per month, triple net. Available March 1, 2008. Phone: (206)332-4957.
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.
KENT OFFICE SPACE: Attorney and secretary offices. Remodeled, next to RJC and Kent Station - walk to both. Kitchen, lobby, parking, DSL. Storage facility. Contact Patricia at: (253)867-5757.
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.
NEW OFFICES AVAILABLE FOR SOLO OR small firm downtown Seattle, expansive view 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 Jeannie, Badgley Mullins Law Group (206)621-6566.
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.
OFFICE SPACE - DOWNTOWN SEATTLE: Attorney office and large assistant office sublease in Logan Bldg, 5th & Union. $1,500/month, includes two conference rooms, phone system, internet, and part-time reception. Contact Scott at (206)623-4846.
OFFICE SPACE DOWNTOWN SEATTLE - Class A available 01/01/08. One large and two smaller. Also assistant’s office available. 15th floor western view. Rent includes telephone answering, receptionist, access to fax, copy machine and conference room. Currently four attorneys in collegial atmosphere with potential future partnership opportunity. $900-$1200 per office. (206)749-0769.
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
NEED VIDEO SERVICES? First Sight Productions can help. We specialize in quality video that will help strengthen your next case. Contact Lindy Boustedt at lindy@firstsightproductions.com or (206)354-5032 for more information.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Specializing in personal injury and scar photography. Providing quality photos with a unique prospective. For more information contact Patty Simanek at (206)617-5933.
THE ALCOHOL DRUG 24 HOUR HELPLINE is seeking phone volunteers - one year commitment, 80 hours of training before starting crisis phone work. Flexible training hours. Contact Sue Nix at (206)722-3703 for more information.
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.
VISITATION SUPERVISION: Trained and experienced in custody supervision. 25 years in child welfare and Guardian Ad Litem work. Member of Supervised Visitation Network. debbie.gallagher@att.net. (206)501-0652.
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.
LAW LIBRARY: Current, complete, excellent shape: West’s RCWA ($600), Wn.2d ($600), Wn. App. ($600), Washington digest ($600). Will sell separately or tall all for 2200, OBO. (425)822-0630.
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. www.davidthayerconsulting.com.
CONTRACT ATTORNEY: 16 years experience in civil litigation, jury trials, arbitrations and appeals. Can help you with anything litigation-related. Excellent research and writing skills. Reasonable rates. Pete Fabish (206)545-4818; fabishlaw@earthlink.net.
