Bilingual traffic court attorney job in Washington state

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Looking for bilingual English/Spanish lawyer for traffic tickets in The State of Washington. Full time employment. Two years experience. Contact me directly via email at mhcaraccidents@gmail.com.

Entry-level criminal defense attorney job in Seattle

Busy downtown Seattle DUI/criminal defense attorney has an immediate opening for a full time entry level attorney. Firm serves many lower income clients and spanish speaking clients. Attorney will research and write motins and briefs, appear in court for pre-trial hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, prepare cases for trial, communicate with clients via phone and email and perform file managment. Canidate must have: 1. strong research and writing skills, 2. natural ability to communicate well with clients, prosecutors and judges, 3. strong orginazational skills, 4. good legal anayltic skills, 5. strong work ethic, 6 quick learner and take direction well, 7. be able to drive to court. Although entry level pay is not high, this is a good opportunity to learn DUI/Criminal defense from an experienced attorney and gain valuable skills. Prefer canidate who has some prior experience in criminal law such as law school internships, clinics or summer jobs. Also prefer canidate who can speak spanish. Will fill position by the end of the week. Please email me with your info and phone number.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/lgl/2861386225.html

Entry-level litigation attorney job in Seattle

A small Seattle-based boutique law firm focusing in civil litigation is seeking an associate attorney to join the team and grow with the firm.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Producing high quality written work including demand letters, pleadings, motions, correspondence, reliable research and phone interview in-take notes.

Conducting interviews with clients and witnesses utilizing effective questioning and critical thinking skills.

Do you enjoy analyzing complex issues and identifying best solutions to specific problems?

Are you skilled at completing high quality work within a specified time frame?

Do you hold to the highest ethical standards and put client satisfaction a top priority?

Are you flexible in situations requiring changing plans and priorities and handling multiple projects simultaneously?

If this describes you, we invite you to apply for this position by replying to this ad with a cover letter and resume.

Location: Seattle
Compensation: $40K

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/lgl/2748966293.html

Entry-level contract attorney job in Seattle

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Attorney job @ Seattle community organization

A community organizations in Seattle seeks an energetic person to serve as its part-time Program Manager. Founded in 2004, we are an innovative organization that helps provide much-needed legal assistance to help strengthen nonprofits across Washington. Our mission is to build the capacity of nonprofits and advance community development by providing free legal assistance to nonprofits and low income entrepreneurs on business-related matters through a network of volunteer attorneys.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Program Manager is the sole employee of the organization and helps to manage and advance the organization's programs under the guidance of the Board of Directors. We have recently redefined its strategic plan and is seeking to implement that plan. This is an exciting period in the organization’s history and we seeks an energetic individual with initiative to help grow the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

J.D. preferred

Program Management/Nonprofit Experience REQUIRED

An interest in and commitment to pro bono legal assistance

Excellent organization and management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities

The ability to be proactive and work under own initiative, and in very independent conditions

Fundraising experience - grant writing experience a plus

Intermediate to advanced computer skills including proficiency in MS Windows Suite and Access 2000

Those seeking to maintain separate law practice will not be considered

WORKING CONDITIONS AND COMPENSATION
This is currently a 20-hours per week hourly position. Rate of pay is commensurate with experience ($20-$24 / hour). Benefits include 40 hours paid time off. Health benefits are not provided at this time. Office space is provided at a downtown Seattle law firm that is a supporter of WAACO.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Deadline to apply is April 19, 2011, noon PST; new hire is expected to start immediately.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/lgl/2322865203.html

Debt collection attorney job in Seattle

We are a small finance firm located in Highland Park, IL. We purchase packages of charge-off debt. We are looking for an attorney who can file suit against the debtors of these charge-off loans/lease. In this case, the area is in and around Seattle, WA. We will pay $250.00 per case, which is to include the filing, service and first court appearance, and we will cover all court costs and service fees.

Location: Seattle and various Washington locations
Compensation: $250.00/case plus costs

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/lgl/2227054477.html

Temporary IP attorney job in Seattle

I am looking for a licensed attorney who can file a trademark infringement suit here in WA State. State or Federal court. (Really small Co.)Both US Trademark and WA Trade names are registered.
This is not a big money case. I would have filed it myself as the trademark owner but the court won't allow a Pro Se filing as my business is incorporated.

I do not believe the defendant will respond but I have to protect the mark. I need to get a restraining order to stop the perp from advertising using my trademark.

If you have passed the bar, have some experience with IP cases and work cheap I have a project.
The job is in Seattle. We need to do this soon.

Compensation: Hourly $25.00

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/lgl/2209676079.html

Contract attorney job near Portland

Small Vancouver, Washington office seeks litigation attorney with strong experience in public defense and municipal governance issues. Ideal candidates will have no less than five year of experience within the public sector with at least two of those years in the Washington courts. Knowledge of personal injury and civil rights defense is highly preferred. Must be an active member of the Washington State Bar. This ongoing, contract position is available immediately and has the potential to turn into a long-term position.

Compensation: $22+DOE.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/lgl/2181488696.html

Immigrant rights attorney job in Tacoma

Immigrant rights organization in Tacoma seeks a committed, Spanish-speaking bilingual attorney to work with the Legal Orientation Program (LOP) at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington. Under the LOP, which is funded by the Executive Office for Immigration Review and managed by the Vera Institute, private nonprofit agencies give detained individuals essential information about court procedures and available options for legal relief prior to their immigration hearing. The LOP consists of four primary components: (1) group orientations; (2) individual sessions; (3) self-help training in the form of pro se workshops; and (4) referral of cases to pro bono attorneys. NWIRP seeks an attorney to work with all aspects of the LOP program.

In addition to LOP work, roughly half of the attorney’s time will be spent providing direct representation to detained persons in removal proceedings, including representation at the Tacoma or Seattle Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit court of appeals.

This position will be located at the NWIRP office in Tacoma, Washington. Tacoma is located approximately 35 miles south of Seattle. The attorney will also spend a significant amount of time working at the Northwest Detention Center, a regional immigration detention facility that houses 1200-1575 people from Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and overflow from other states.

Reports To:

Directing Attorney of the Tacoma Office

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct daily presentations, workshops and consultations in Spanish and English to persons detained at the immigration detention center in Tacoma, Washington;
Conduct self-help workshops for unrepresented detainees seeking relief from removal;
Communicate regularly with ICE, GEO, and EOIR;
Perform administrative tasks related to LOP presentations;
Provide direct representation to clients on the detained docket before the Department of Homeland Security and before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (NOTE: Time allocated towards direct representation is not covered under the LOP and is covered by funding that is separate and apart from funding allocated by the DOJ);
Maintain a working knowledge of significant policies, laws and trends in immigration law, particularly as it impacts low-income immigrants and refugees ; and
Engage in outreach and education in the area of immigrant rights.
Professional Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:

Law degree;
Admission to the bar of any state in the U.S. (or a recent law graduate who is taking the bar in February 2011);
Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Commitment to working in a diverse and challenging working environment;
Fluent in English and Spanish;
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently; and
Proficiency in use of MS Word, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Beginning salary is $43k or DOE plus benefits.

For full consideration, please submit application by January 21, 2011. Position is open until filled.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/lgl/2151147887.html

Entry-level attorney job near Seattle

company looking for an unemployed attorney licensed to practice in state of Washington; new graduates welcome; attorney will be used as needed on a part-time basis, with little but stable monthly income.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/lgl/2126062844.html

Mortgage modification review attorney job in Washington State

California based law firm seeks Washington “of counsel” attorney to assist in the review of mortgage modification files.

Location: work from home at attorney’s own schedule

No experience necessary, but working knowledge of mortgage modifications is a plus.

Compensation: $100 per file reviewed.

Responsibilities: ONLY has to review and sign off on suitable files. NOT responsible for communicating with lenders.

Being licensed in multiple states is a plus.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/lgl/2116055379.html

Attorney job @ Olympia, Wash. personal injury firm

This position is ideal for an attorney who does not want the stress of rainmaking, being judged on the number of billable hours, and who would welcome the opportunity to work closely with the managing partner on her caseload without being responsible for an independent caseload. No experience or bar admission required.

In the event that the position is not filled by an attorney, the firm will also consider resumes from experienced paralegals. Paralegal applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of legal experience.

Skills needed for all applicants:

- Legal research;
- Excellent writing skills;
- A desire to help clients;
- Excellent communication skills;
- 55 wpm keyboarding and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities would include:

- Daily meetings with managing partner to discuss cases;
- Talking to potential new clients about their cases;
- Talking to existing clients and giving them guidance;
- Legal research;
- Writing demand letters and other documents;
- Reading medical records and writing summaries;
- General case management;
- Scheduling.

Full time position. Please do not apply unless you live within 30 miles of Olympia.

Location: Olympia
Compensation: $20-25 per hour DOE, plus benefits

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/lgl/2112746235.html

Criminal attorney job in Seattle area

Busy Criminal Defense law office seeks an attorney who enjoys making court appearances and is not opposed to driving to King, Pierce and Snohomish County for hearings.

Compensation is $100 per court appearance with an average of ten hearings per week and opportunity for advancement.

Please submit resume. Looking for someone to start immediately.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/lgl/2107333640.html

Junior in-house counsel job in Olympia, Washington

A growing Olympia based business in the timeshare industry has an opening for a "Junior Attorney" to add to it's in-house Counsel team to provide legal advice on a variety of transactions with a focus on contracts and negotiation of timeshares.


Primary Responsibilities:
• Review, write, and administer complex client contracts.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts with resorts.
• Identify, anticipate and help mitigate key legal risks within areas of responsibility.
• Researching title & deeding laws in other states.
• Conducting negotiations via the telephone.
• Contacting and working with the Better Business Bureau

Requirements:
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Washington.
• Comfortable managing multiple conflicting and changing priorities in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
• Proven record of excellent judgment, problem solving, customer service, and high-quality contribution to business strategy.
• Excellent negotiating, time management, dispute resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
• Integrity and a strong ethical core.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES: This is a NON-SMOKING work environment. Please email RESUME and COVER LETTER and attach them in Word format. Put "IN HOUSE COUNSEL" in subject line. (All resumes will be viewed before any calls will be made to interested applicants.)

Location: Olympia
Compensation: $40-$50k/year

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/lgl/2016514847.html