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Posted On Jun 24, 26
Full-time 717 views Experience : Min 5 yrs required
Practice Area:
Litigation - Commercial
Job Tags:
appellate children crime criminal Criminal Defense Ethics Fair Labor Standards Act Felony Litigation Misdemeanor
Practice Area:
Litigation - Commercial
Job Tags:
appellate children crime criminal Criminal Defense Ethics Fair Labor Standards Act Felony Litigation Misdemeanor

Assistant Counsel Coordinator The candidate will assist the Director in managing a panel of skilled and committed attorneys to provide legal representation when the Department's four divisions cannot because of a conflict. The Department assigns attorneys to represent clients facing felonies, misdemeanors, involuntary civil commitment, juvenile offenses, and dependency petitions. Recruit attorneys to serve on the panel, oversee the panel, and work with the Training Team to e

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Posted On Jun 24, 26
Full-time 182 views Experience : Min 5 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Job Tags:
criminal
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Job Tags:
criminal

Court Commissioner Duties: Assist with case load backlog resulting from the current health pandemic. This backlog includes presiding over small claim and infraction matters scheduled on night court calendars (6-9 .).

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Posted On Jun 18, 26
Full-time 26 views
Job Tags:
criminal depositions trials
Job Tags:
criminal depositions trials

Job Title: Law Student Volunteer (Academic Year) at USAO Western District of Washington Experience Level: Law school students with at least one year of completed coursework Organization: USAO Western District of Washington Location: Seattle, WA Salary: Uncompensated volunteer position Number of Positions: 2+ Travel: Minimal travel within the district Relocation Expenses: Not authorized H1: Law Student Volunteer Externship at USAO Western District of Washington H2:

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Posted On Sep 01, 26
Full-time 38 views
Practice Area:
Insurance Coverage
Job Tags:
Administrative Law agreements appeals appellate child Collective Bargaining crime Deferred Compensation employee benefits equity Ethics evidence family Family and Medical Leave Act FMLA Government Insurance insurance coverage Litigation Medicare social security
Practice Area:
Insurance Coverage
Job Tags:
Administrative Law agreements appeals appellate child Collective Bargaining crime Deferred Compensation employee benefits equity Ethics evidence family Family and Medical Leave Act FMLA Government Insurance insurance coverage Litigation Medicare social security

Job Title: Industrial Appeals Judge 3 (Hearings Judge) Job Responsibilities: The Industrial Appeals Judge 3, also known as the Hearings Judge, presides over conferences and hearings where evidence is presented according to the Rules of Evidence and Superior Court Rules. The judge is responsible for issuing written decisions that resolve appeals filed under various acts, including the Industrial Insurance Act, the Crime Victims Compensation Act, and the Washington Industrial

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Posted On Jun 24, 26
Full-time 46 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
abuse Collective Bargaining criminal Deferred Compensation employee benefits equity Fair Labor Standards Act family Felony FLSA Government hospitals Insurance Misdemeanor pension public defender refugees title Transportation Women
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
abuse Collective Bargaining criminal Deferred Compensation employee benefits equity Fair Labor Standards Act family Felony FLSA Government hospitals Insurance Misdemeanor pension public defender refugees title Transportation Women

Job Title: Attorney (3rd Year Law Student & Fellow/Clerk) Job Responsibilities: - Provide high-quality legal representation and advocacy for indigent clients, including those with limited English proficiency and disabilities. - Manage all stages of legal representation, from arraignment through trial, sentencing, and select post-conviction motions, ensuring continuity under the vertical model of public defense. - Conduct plea negotiations, engage in mitigation, and develop c

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Posted On Jun 18, 26
Full-time 31 views
Job Tags:
criminal depositions trials
Job Tags:
criminal depositions trials

Job Title: Law Student Volunteer (Academic Year) Job Responsibilities: Law student externs at the organization will work under the supervision of Assistant . Attorneys (AUSAs) in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions. Their main responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research - Drafting legal memoranda - Participating in preparations for legal proceedings - Attending discovery conferences, depositions, mediations, court hearings, witness interviews, and trial

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Posted On Jun 24, 26
Full-time 23 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal Criminal Defense Deferred Compensation equity evidence Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA Government hospitals Insurance pension refugees Women
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal Criminal Defense Deferred Compensation equity evidence Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA Government hospitals Insurance pension refugees Women

Job Title Public Defense Attorney Job Responsibilities - Provide high-quality legal representation and advocacy for indigent clients, including individuals with limited English proficiency and those with disabilities. - Handle all stages of representation—from arraignment through trial, and when necessary, sentencing and select post-conviction motions—under the department's vertical model of public defense, ensuring continuity of representation by the same attorney thr...

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Posted On Jan 16, 26
Full-time 23 views
Practice Area:
Litigation - Labor & Employment Litigation - Civil Rights
Job Tags:
Civil Rights criminal EEOC Employment Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission evidence family federal government Government Litigation Privacy prosecuting cases Rule of Law social security title trials
Practice Area:
Litigation - Labor & Employment Litigation - Civil Rights
Job Tags:
Civil Rights criminal EEOC Employment Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission evidence family federal government Government Litigation Privacy prosecuting cases Rule of Law social security title trials

Job Title: Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) Job Responsibilities: As a Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) in the Office of General Counsel at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the selected candidate will have a diverse range of responsibilities related to employment discrimination cases. These responsibilities include: - Reviewing charge files and recommending the initiation of litigation. - Filing petitions for compliance with administrative subpoenas and seeking tempor

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Posted On Jun 24, 26
Full-time 22 views Experience : 2-10 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Job Tags:
children Collective Bargaining crime criminal Criminal Law employee benefits equity family Felony FLSA Government Insurance pension refugees Transportation Women
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Job Tags:
children Collective Bargaining crime criminal Criminal Law employee benefits equity family Felony FLSA Government Insurance pension refugees Transportation Women

Job Title: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Juvenile Division Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Juvenile Division at the organization will be responsible for managing a significant caseload of juvenile criminal matters. This role entails filing, negotiating, and trying cases with a focus on criminal law, particularly at the juvenile or felony level. The attorney will be required to handle cases vertically and provide regular calendar coverage, includi

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Posted On Jun 24, 26
Full-time 14 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Collective Bargaining criminal Criminal Defense Deferred Compensation employee benefits equity evidence Fair Labor Standards Act family Felony FLSA Government hospitals Insurance Misdemeanor pension personal injury refugees title Transportation trials Women
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Collective Bargaining criminal Criminal Defense Deferred Compensation employee benefits equity evidence Fair Labor Standards Act family Felony FLSA Government hospitals Insurance Misdemeanor pension personal injury refugees title Transportation trials Women

Job Title Public Defense Attorney Job Responsibilities - Provide high-quality legal representation and advocacy for indigent clients, including individuals with limited English proficiency and those with disabilities. - Handle all stages of representation—from arraignment through trial, and when necessary, sentencing and select post-conviction motions—under the department's vertical model of public defense, ensuring continuity of representation by the same attorney t...

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Posted On Jun 29, 26
Full-time 12 views Experience : 1-2 yrs required
Practice Area:
Litigation - Labor & Employment Litigation - eDiscovery General Litigation - Document Review
Job Tags:
appeals equity evidence family Government Insurance Labor and Employment Litigation public law Software
Practice Area:
Litigation - Labor & Employment Litigation - eDiscovery General Litigation - Document Review
Job Tags:
appeals equity evidence family Government Insurance Labor and Employment Litigation public law Software

Job Title Legal Assistant Employment Civil Division Job Responsibilities Legal assistants in the Employment Section of the organization are tasked with providing comprehensive administrative support to attorneys who handle labor and employment matters for all City departments. They are integral to the litigation and advisory processes, ensuring that legal operations run smoothly and efficiently. The core responsibilities include: - Preparing court documents for service

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Posted On Aug 14, 26
Full-time 14 views Experience : Min 3 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
appeals criminal employee benefits equity family Immigration Insurance Litigation pleadings public defender title
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
appeals criminal employee benefits equity family Immigration Insurance Litigation pleadings public defender title

Job Title Assistant Federal Public Defender Job Responsibilities Assistant Federal Public Defenders (AFPDs) are responsible for providing zealous, client-centered advocacy for clients charged with federal criminal offenses or involved in habeas proceedings. This role involves representing clients in the . District Court for the Western District of Washington and the . Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. AFPDs are expected to manage a caseload that varies based on

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Posted On Aug 14, 26
Full-time 9 views Experience : Min 3 yrs required
Practice Area:
Litigation - General (consumer)
Job Tags:
criminal electronic discovery employee benefits equity evidence Insurance public defender title
Practice Area:
Litigation - General (consumer)
Job Tags:
criminal electronic discovery employee benefits equity evidence Insurance public defender title

Job Title: Discovery Coordinator (Paralegal) Job Responsibilities: The Discovery Coordinator (Paralegal) is responsible for the following key duties: - Receiving, processing, and organizing electronic discovery to assist legal teams in preparing for case activities including trials, sentencing, direct appeals, and habeas proceedings. - Possessing a general understanding of electronic discovery production formats. - Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, investigators, mit

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Posted On Aug 14, 26
Full-time 6 views Experience : Min 2 yrs required
Job Tags:
criminal employee benefits equity evidence health insurance Immigration public defender title
Job Tags:
criminal employee benefits equity evidence health insurance Immigration public defender title

Job Title: Clerical Assistant Job Responsibilities: The clerical assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the immigration habeas practice within the organization. The primary responsibilities include maintaining communication with non-citizen individuals detained at the Northwest Immigration Processing Center. The clerical assistant will handle incoming phone calls, complete intake questionnaires, search for additional case information, and maintain spreadsheets. If

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Posted On Aug 27, 26
Full-time 12 views
Job Tags:
federal government Government Immigration Transportation
Job Tags:
federal government Government Immigration Transportation

Job Title: Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) Intern Job Responsibilities: - Participate in the Department's Summer Law Intern Program, which offers compensated summer internships for law students. - Engage in legal work and gain exposure to the Department of Justice. - Work within various components and . Attorneys’ Offices that hire students through the SLIP. - Conduct legal research and writing, assist with case preparation, and participate in legal proceedings as need...

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Posted On Jun 10, 26
Full-time 14 views Experience : 2-3 yrs required
Practice Area:
Litigation - Appellate Litigation - General (consumer) Litigation - eDiscovery Litigation - Commercial Litigation - Civil Rights Litigation - First Amendment
Job Tags:
agreements appeals appellate Arbitrator child Civil Rights Collective Bargaining criminal Deferred Compensation employee benefits Employee Health equity family Family and Medical Leave Act FMLA Government Insurance insurance coverage Litigation Mediator Medicare pleadings social security Visa
Practice Area:
Litigation - Appellate Litigation - General (consumer) Litigation - eDiscovery Litigation - Commercial Litigation - Civil Rights Litigation - First Amendment
Job Tags:
agreements appeals appellate Arbitrator child Civil Rights Collective Bargaining criminal Deferred Compensation employee benefits Employee Health equity family Family and Medical Leave Act FMLA Government Insurance insurance coverage Litigation Mediator Medicare pleadings social security Visa

Job Title: Paralegal 1 (w/ in-training from LA3) - Seattle, Tacoma & Thurston County Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal 1 position at the organization involves providing critical support to Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in the litigation of state matters. Key responsibilities include preparing for trial and applying knowledge of court rules related to legal practice, subject matter, and court filing procedures in civil and appellate matters. Specific duties may include

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Posted On Jul 31, 26
Full-time 7 views
Practice Area:
Litigation - Workers\' Compensation - Defense
Job Tags:
Administrative Law agreements appeals appellate child Collective Bargaining crime Deferred Compensation employee benefits equity Ethics evidence family Family and Medical Leave Act FMLA Government Insurance insurance coverage Litigation Medicare social security
Practice Area:
Litigation - Workers\' Compensation - Defense
Job Tags:
Administrative Law agreements appeals appellate child Collective Bargaining crime Deferred Compensation employee benefits equity Ethics evidence family Family and Medical Leave Act FMLA Government Insurance insurance coverage Litigation Medicare social security

Job Title Industrial Appeals Judge 3 (Hearings Judge) Job Responsibilities The Industrial Appeals Judge 3, or Hearings Judge, presides over conferences and hearings where evidence is presented according to the Rules of Evidence and Superior Court Rules. The judge is responsible for issuing written decisions that resolve appeals filed under various acts, including the Industrial Insurance Act, Crime Victims Compensation Act, and the Washington Industrial Safety and Health

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Posted On Jul 03, 26
Full-time 3 views Experience : Min 2 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Job Tags:
abuse Collective Bargaining criminal Embezzlement equity Identity Theft pension refugees Software Women
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Job Tags:
abuse Collective Bargaining criminal Embezzlement equity Identity Theft pension refugees Software Women

Summary The organization is seeking a motivated individual to join its team as a Paralegal II in the Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division. This division consists of three units: Economic Crimes, Complex Financial Crimes and Wage Theft, and Elder Abuse, Exploitation and Neglect. The role involves collaborative work with deputy prosecuting attorneys (DPAs), paralegals, and investigators on cases such as identity theft, embezzlement, organized retail theft, crimes against vu

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Posted On Jul 03, 26
Full-time 3 views Experience : 1-20 yrs required
Practice Area:
Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense
Job Tags:
ADA appeals appellate Automobile Accidents civil litigation Civil Rights construction depositions equity family Government health insurance Insurance Litigation municipal law personal injury Premises Liability public law
Practice Area:
Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense
Job Tags:
ADA appeals appellate Automobile Accidents civil litigation Civil Rights construction depositions equity family Government health insurance Insurance Litigation municipal law personal injury Premises Liability public law

JOB TITLE Assistant City Attorney JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Assistant City Attorney will be responsible for providing legal representation and advice to the City in matters related to personal injury, property damage, and other legal issues. The position is a part of the Torts Section within the Civil Division, which deals with a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, road design, protests, roadway defects, automobile accidents, bicycle accidents, falls, sewage

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Posted On Jul 03, 26
Full-time 35 views Experience : 4-20 yrs required
Practice Area:
Litigation - General (consumer) Litigation - Labor & Employment Litigation - Personal Injury Litigation - Commercial Litigation - ADA Compliance Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense Litigation - Construction - General Employment Law - Litigation Employer Defense Land Use & Zoning Environmental and Land Use - General Employment Law - General
Job Tags:
Civil Rights construction equity Land Use Litigation personal injury
Practice Area:
Litigation - General (consumer) Litigation - Labor & Employment Litigation - Personal Injury Litigation - Commercial Litigation - ADA Compliance Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense Litigation - Construction - General Employment Law - Litigation Employer Defense Land Use & Zoning Environmental and Land Use - General Employment Law - General
Job Tags:
Civil Rights construction equity Land Use Litigation personal injury

Job Title: Attorney - Litigation Section, Civil Division Job Responsibilities: - Defend the organization and its employees and officials in various lawsuits, including civil rights, employment, personal injury, and land use litigation. - Handle litigation related to the organization’s business and proprietary interests, such as contract disputes and construction claims. - Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and ability to lead a team on complex legal matters. - Conduct tho...

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