Senior Managing Attorney
Family Violence Appellate Project - Bellevue, WA
Application Due - Rolling Basis in January/February
Family Violence Appellate Project was founded in 2012 as the only organization in California dedicated to appealing cases on behalf of survivors of domestic violence. Since then, we’ve been extremely successful in prosecuting and defending appeals in California, winning 81% of appeals we bring and 91% of appeals we defend. In recognition of the need to increase the capacity of attorneys and domestic violence advocates to assist domestic violence survivors with appeals in the State of Washington, FVAP will be expanding to open an office in Washington!
At FVAP, we are committed to social justice and are dedicated to shaping the law to prioritize the safety and well-being of survivors and their children. Rooted in the strategies that have succeeded in California, we will bring and adapt those strategies to the needs of survivors and the field in Washington, including representing clients at the appellate level, submitting amicus curiae briefs in cases of statewide importance, monitoring unpublished cases daily and requesting publication of important domestic violence cases, and engaging in legislative and systems change advocacy efforts. We are also committed to supporting the needs identified by the statewide network of domestic violence and legal aid service providers, such as by providing trainings, technical assistance, and written informational materials, and by facilitating information exchange among stakeholders supporting survivors statewide. You can learn more about our work at www.fvaplaw.org.
FVAP is seeking a full-time Senior Managing Attorney to start and build our office in Washington. At FVAP, we value diverse experiences and backgrounds. FVAP’s clientele is extremely diverse, and we will serve individuals and advocates throughout California and Washington states, including rural, suburban, and urban populations. The ideal candidate will bring skills and experiences enabling the candidate to serve these diverse populations adeptly in the context of domestic violence and appellate litigation. Any candidate must be willing to pitch in whenever necessary and, in particular, to help establish the organization in Washington. The immediate supervisor is the Executive Director. If you are interested in being part of this exciting social justice movement and resource for domestic violence survivors and advocates, as well as helping to establish and grow our office in Washington State, this is the place for you!
Deputy Hearing Examiner
City of Seattle - Seattle, WA
Application Due - March 2, 2021
The City of Seattle Office of Hearing Examiner is seeking a Deputy Hearing Examiner to conduct quasi-judicial hearings, and issue written decisions in cases assigned by the Hearing Examiner. The office conducts fair and impartial administrative hearings, authorized by Seattle Municipal Code, and is Seattle's forum for reviewing whether the law has been correctly applied in agency decisions. The office handles a wide range of case types, the majority of which are land use-related, but also include other case types that concern for example land-lord tenant issues, discrimination, labor standards, various citation appeals (e.g. Department of Transportation, Fire Department, etc.), and B & O Tax appeals. Hearing Examiner decisions can have a substantial impact on applicants and others concerned about or affected by City agency decisions and recommendations.
GLO Associate Attorney
Gause Law Office - Tukwila, WA
Application Due - February 19, 2021
Gause Law Offices, a boutique criminal defense firm located in Tukwila, WA seeks experienced associate attorney to join our team. We are true-believers here – dedicated defenders of people’s rights and fierce advocates for our clients. We value hard work, professionalism, integrity, accuracy, collaborative teamwork, zealous advocacy, good communication skills, and FUN.
Our ideal candidate is a WA licensed attorney who has at least 3-5 years of prior criminal defense experience in Washington. You must be Class A Qualified under the WA Standards of Indigent Defense: (1) at least two years of experience as a public defender or private criminal defense attorney; and (2) has been trial counsel alone or with co-counsel and handled a significant portion of the trial in three felony cases that have been submitted to a jury. Expertise in Federal level criminal defense is encouraged.
You will be expected to “hit the ground running” taking felony cases from Day 1 with little training or hand-holding. You will be assigned cases on your own (solo) and also some cases with another attorney. You will be expected to utilize and supervise our collaborative paralegal support team efficiently to ensure productive work flow and consistent client communication. You must have a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense practice – with the passion and heart to vigorously defend our clients’ constitutional rights. We also pride ourselves here on a robust and excellent motion writing practice. Our top candidate will be an excellent writer who is excited about the opportunity to grow their writing advocacy.
We are looking for someone that is adaptable, positive, and ethical while thriving in a fast-paced environment. You must be technologically savvy, an independent self-starter, patient, organized, and a creative problem-solver. Skills in business management, customer service and/or sales are appreciated, as you will be tasked with speaking with potential new clients. In addition, you will be expected to step into a leadership role during any period that our lead attorney is unavailable, including supervision of all team members and case management of all active matters.