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Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee, PLLC

OverviewWitherspoon Brajcich McPhee, PLLC (the &ldquo;Firm&rdquo;) is an established and growing full-service law firm with offices in Spokane, Washington and Coeur d&rsquo;Alene, Idaho. The Firm is looking for a Litigation Attorney with 3 to 10 years of experience to join its civil litigation practice. This position presents a great opportunity for a motivated attorney to further develop their skills while strengthening the client relationships that the Firm has built since its founding in 1985.Qualifications<ul><li>3&ndash;10 years of civil litigation experience</li><li>Strong research, writing, and analytical skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines with attention to detail</li><li>Knowledge of Washington civil procedure preferred</li><li>Professional and reliable work ethic</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support partners on complex litigation matters</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs</li><li>Handle discovery and legal research</li><li>Practice in state and federal courts</li><li>Work closely with a team of attorneys</li></ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>Competitive compensation package ranging from $100,000 to $250,000+, commensurate with experience and expertise</li><li>Monthly and annual bonus opportunities</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Participation in the Firm&rsquo;s retirement plan (subject to plan terms)</li><li>Paid personal time and holidays</li><li>Bar dues, CLE budget, and paid parking</li><li>Remote work allowed under Firm guidelines</li></ul>Pay: $100,000.00 - $250,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Civil Litigation Attorney

Donald R. Holben & Associates, APC

Happy New Year! Looking for a new start? If so, read on...We are a friendly, busy boutique law firm looking for an experienced and motivated civil litigator to join our team. We practice primarily employment, real estate, personal injury, and business litigation.Duties of the Civil Litigation Attorney include: drafting pleadings and discovery; taking and defending depositions; representing clients in mediations, arbitrations, mandatory settlement conferences, administrative hearings, and trials. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California, and should have at least 3-5 years of substantive civil litigation experience, including first or second chair at trial.Salary is negotiable and dependent upon experience. Monthly bonuses, and quarterly bonuses based on referrals, are paid in addition to salary. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes:<ul><li>Monthly bonus program</li><li>Group medical insurance</li><li>401(k) plan with partial matching</li><li>Generous vacation / paid time off accrual</li><li>Group dental and vision insurance available</li><li>CLE classes and Bar dues paid by the firm</li></ul>Our office is located in Mission Valley, within a short walk or drive of countless restaurants and shopping options.Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and 3 professional references.Job Type: Full-timePay: $145,000.00 - $185,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>civil litigation: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>license to practice law in California (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>San Diego, CA 92108 (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Office of the Wayne County Ohio Prosecuting Attorney

Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Seeks Full-Time Assistant Prosecuting AttorneyThe Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney&rsquo;s Office is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Civil Division.Position Responsibilities Duties may include, but are not limited to:&middot; conducting legal research and litigation&middot; preparing legal memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents&middot; providing legal opinions on a broad range of issues arising from the Office&rsquo;s role as legal advisor to its civil clients, which include: Wayne County elected officials, Wayne County&rsquo;s sixteen townships, Wayne County boards, and other statutory clients.&middot; Assisting, as needed, in juvenile delinquency and unruly cases and/or abuse, neglect, and dependency proceedings.Minimum Qualifications&middot; Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.&middot; Demonstrate excellent research and writing skills&middot; Possess strong communication and interpersonal abilities&middot; Maintain a high level of professional conduct and integrity&middot; Work efficiently under tight deadlines&middot; Trial or litigation experience is preferred but not required.CompensationCompensation for this position will be between $63,000-$98,000/year, commensurate with experience and abilities, and will include full county benefits.To Apply: Submit the following materials by mail or email:&middot; Wayne County Employment Application(available at www.wayneohio.org/employment-opportunities),&middot; Resume, and&middot; Cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position.Send to: Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney 115 West Liberty Street Wooster, OH 44691 or via email: awypasek@countyprosecutor.comThis position will remain open until filled.Wayne County, Ohio, and the Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney are Equal Opportunity Employers.Job Type: Full-timePay: $63,000.00 - $98,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Assistant Prosecutor - Civil Division

Wright County

JOB
 This Attorney II position is in the Civil Division and will involve working in a variety of civil legal areas.Performs difficult professional work providing legal services to the departments, agents, employees, and officers of the Wright County governmental unit; prosecuting criminal cases; and providing legal representation in civil lawsuits. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Chief of Civil Division and Chief of Criminal Division. Oversight is exercised over Legal Support Staff.This position is a mid-level classification and is a promotional step that recognizes competency and experience, including litigation preparation in conducting discovery and depositions and in courtroom skills; and is expected to assist with advising and mentoring Attorney I’s and support staff. At this level, the Attorney should exhibit a higher level of negotiating skill and awareness of how their communications impact the perceptions of others and may have developed specialized knowledge of one or more areas of practice. Duties and responsibilities increase accordingly as one advances to a County Attorney III.The essential duties and responsibilities include both the Civil and Criminal Divisions, and as such, some essential functions listed below may be done more infrequently based on assignment.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provides legal services for and represents Wright County, including the County Board and County departments; attends meetings and provides training and consultation; reviews, negotiates, and drafts contracts and agreements; provides counsel for County departments in developing policies and procedures; works with County officials and employees to develop and draft proposed ordinances; composes legal documents to support positions on appeals; develops, implements, and runs programs and procedures. Researches, analyzes, and interprets new legislation, statutes, laws.Consults, advises, and represents the County in civil matters and lawsuits brought against the County, its agents, officials and employees.Drafts pleadings for criminal prosecutions and prepares and prosecutes felonies, gross misdemeanors and, to the extent prescribed by law, violation of misdemeanors and municipal ordinances and rules.Consults, advises, and represents the County in juvenile delinquency, truancy, “CHIPS” (Children in Need of Protection or Services) and/or termination of parental rights petitions, and in welfare appeal and inebriety/mental illness commitments.Trains, advises, and develops policy for law enforcement officers, corrections workers, social workers, and other persons within the County in areas of investigation, trial techniques, criminal and civil law, strategy, and legal issues pertinent to the area of assignment, including long-term, in-depth research and legal advice regarding policy and specific information regarding time-sensitive situations.Acts as liaison to various boards, committees, and community groups, based on caseload assignments, recommending policy development within the County and State directing communicating and collaborating with public and elected officials and other community leaders, and researching and interpreting law for the purposes of recommending policy development.Performs other duties and activities as assigned.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Attorney II

Wright County Government

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">General Definition of Work</h2></div>
<div>This Attorney II position is in the Civil Division and will involve working in a variety of civil legal areas. 
 
Performs difficult professional work providing legal services to the departments, agents, employees, and officers of the Wright County governmental unit; prosecuting criminal cases; and providing legal representation in civil lawsuits. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Chief of Civil Division and Chief of Criminal Division. Oversight is exercised over Legal Support Staff. 
 
This position is a mid-level classification and is a promotional step that recognizes competency and experience, including litigation preparation in conducting discovery and depositions and in courtroom skills; and is expected to assist with advising and mentoring Attorney I&rsquo;s and support staff. At this level, the Attorney should exhibit a higher level of negotiating skill and awareness of how their communications impact the perceptions of others and may have developed specialized knowledge of one or more areas of practice. Duties and responsibilities increase accordingly as one advances to a County Attorney III. 
 
The essential duties and responsibilities include both the Civil and Criminal Divisions, and as such, some essential functions listed below may be done more infrequently based on assignment.</div> 
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Functions</h2></div>
<div>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
<ul><li>
Provides legal services for and represents Wright County, including the County Board and County departments; attends meetings and provides training and consultation; reviews, negotiates, and drafts contracts and agreements; provides counsel for County departments in developing policies and procedures; works with County officials and employees to develop and draft proposed ordinances; composes legal documents to support positions on appeals; develops, implements, and runs programs and procedures.</li><li>
Researches, analyzes, and interprets new legislation, statutes, laws.</li><li>
Consults, advises, and represents the County in civil matters and lawsuits brought against the County, its agents, officials and employees.</li><li>
Drafts pleadings for criminal prosecutions and prepares and prosecutes felonies, gross misdemeanors and, to the extent prescribed by law, violation of misdemeanors and municipal ordinances and rules.</li><li>
Consults, advises, and represents the County in juvenile delinquency, truancy, &ldquo;CHIPS&rdquo; (Children in Need of Protection or Services) and/or termination of parental rights petitions, and in welfare appeal and inebriety/mental illness commitments.</li><li>
Trains, advises, and develops policy for law enforcement officers, corrections workers, social workers, and other persons within the County in areas of investigation, trial techniques, criminal and civil law, strategy, and legal issues pertinent to the area of assignment, including long-term, in-depth research and legal advice regarding policy and specific information regarding time-sensitive situations.</li><li>
Acts as liaison to various boards, committees, and community groups, based on caseload assignments, recommending policy development within the County and State directing communicating and collaborating with public and elected officials and other community leaders, and researching and interpreting law for the purposes of recommending policy development.</li><li>
Performs other duties and activities as assigned.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualifications &amp; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</h2></div>
<div>Education and Experience 
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law, and three years of experience as a practicing Attorney with at least two years as an Assistant County Attorney or equivalent/relevant county/municipal law practice experience. 
 
Special Requirements<ul><li>
Successful completion of the Minnesota Bar Exam and license to practice law in the State of Minnesota; License to practice in the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Supreme Court.</li><li>
License to practice in the Federal District Court, Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota (if representing the County in that Court).</li><li>
License to practice in the Federal Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals (if representing the County in that Court).</li><li>
Requires the ability to pass a BCA background check.</li><li>
Up-to-date status for continuing legal education, monitored by Minnesota Office of Continuing Legal Education.</li><li>
A valid driver&rsquo;s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is also required upon hire.</li></ul>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
Knowledge of all duties and responsibilities of the County Attorney&rsquo;s Office; knowledge of Minnesota statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to criminal and civil law, child support and paternity matters, and specific statutes, ordinances, regulations, and case law affecting operation of Wright County departments and court system; knowledge of electronic legal research techniques; knowledge of courtroom decorum and trial procedures and tactics; skill in the use of standard office equipment, including computer and software programs; analytical skills sufficient to analyze, interpret, and apply a complex and wide variety of County, State, and Federal statutes, regulations and ordinances; verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively present information and respond to questions from a wide variety of audiences; reading comprehension skills sufficient to read and understand legal documents; interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange and or convey information, receive work direction, and maintain effective working relationships; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information; ability to be persuasive with judges, juries, other attorneys, and members of the general public; ability to apply legal principles and precedents and prepare and try complex civil or criminal cases; ability to deal effectively with demanding/challenging individuals and individuals in crisis; ability to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan, make decisions and successfully respond to changing circumstances; ability to perform all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices; ability to communicate courteously and professionally while maintaining positive working relationships with others when carrying out all job functions.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Physical Requirements</h2></div>
<div><div>This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).</div></div></div></div>
 <div></div><div><div><div>Wright County offers an exceptional benefit package including vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension).</div></div></div>

City of Kent, WA

Assistant City Attorney/Senior Assistant City Attorney - Civil Division

City of Boise

<div>
 
 Summary Statement
 
 
 
 The City of Boise is hiring an Attorney III &ndash; Municipal!
 
 
 Whether you are an experienced civil attorney or looking to put your years of litigation experience to a different use, this role offers a unique opportunity to apply your legal expertise in service of a vibrant and growing community.
 
 
 In this position, you will provide advanced legal counsel to a diverse range of City departments - from the Airport to the Zoo - supporting essential public services that impact residents&rsquo; daily lives. Working with a high degree of independence, you will handle complex civil matters, advise on contracts, ordinances, real property transactions, employment and labor issues, and litigation, and serve as a trusted legal partner to City leadership, boards, and commissions.
 
 
 You will also play a key role in mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating across departments, helping ensure City operations are legally sound, transparent, and aligned with Boise&rsquo;s values. This position is ideal for attorneys with at least four years of experience who are motivated by meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to see the tangible results of their legal work in the community.
 
 
 
 WHY WORK FOR THE CITY OF BOISE?
 
 
 
 Top talent deserves top-notch benefits
 
 .
 
 The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
 
 
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 ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
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 PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match
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 10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month
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 10 weeks Parental Leave
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 Up to $500 annual WellBeing incentive
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 Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
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 Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost
 
 
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 Essential Functions
 
 
 
 Performs all duties of an Attorney I and II - Municipal, in addition to providing mentoring and team coordination; performs more complex, skilled tasks, and assists others as required.
 
 
 Provides civil legal assistance to city departments, commissions, boards and divisions. Completes special projects as requested, including drafting resolutions and ordinances. Assists departments with forming policies and procedures, advises on obligations relating to union employees and contracts and helps navigate issues of discipline and personnel investigations.
 
 
 Offers specialized legal advice to internal clients by drafting and/or reviewing contracts, leases, land transactions, interagency memorandums of understanding and other documents with potential liability exposure for the city. Represents the city in civil rights, contract and tort cases. Reviews public records requests.
 
 
 Attends internal and public meetings and hearings on behalf of the assigned clients. Answers general legal questions from members of the public. May provide legal advice to the mayor and council at city council meetings.
 
 
 Civil Focus: Areas of emphasis may include contract, code, ordinance and resolution writing; real property transactions; legal research and writing assignments; and attending meetings associated with city clients, including those of internal boards and commissions.
 
 
 Areas of emphasis also includes all aspects of civil litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
 
 
 Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
 
 
 
 Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and four years of experience in civil or criminal litigation or municipal governance.
 
 
 
 Knowledge Of
 
 
 
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 The principles of civil and criminal law, court rules and trial procedure, rules of evidence, rules of professional conduct, parliamentary procedure and legal ethics; contract laws with emphasis on intergovernmental contracts
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 Labor law and working with public sector unions under collective bargaining agreements
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 Employment law and laws such as FMLA, ADA, etc., that affect department decisions
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 Public records law and open meetings laws
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 Tort and tort claims laws; International Fire Code and Idaho law regarding disasters and fire services.
 
 
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 Ability to:
 
 
 
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 Work independently with little supervision
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 Communicate proficiently verbally and in writing in order to handle complex cases in state and federal court and to write briefs and other complex legal documents
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 Review, proof and critique the legal research and opinions of others
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 Operate a computer with demonstrated proficiency using contemporary databases, word processing and spreadsheet software applications
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 Represent the city before outside agencies, communities and elected and/or appointed officials
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 Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
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 Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.
 
 
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 Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
 
 
 
 Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
 
 
 
 Seven or more years of specialized knowledge and experience providing legal representation to local units of government, and the ability to provide politically sensitive legal advice and counsel consistent with open meeting, public records and other applicable laws.
 
 
 Experience working with and advising interdisciplinary work groups, and participation on a project management and implementation team.
 
 
 Expertise in civil matters such as land use, civil litigation, public safety, risk management, environmental, aviation, human resources or contracts and procurement law.
 
 
 
 Licensing And Other Requirements
 
 
 
 Licensed and active member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing.
 
 
 Valid state-issued driver&rsquo;s license.
 
 
 
 Special Requirements
 
 
 
 Applicants must be able to pass:
 
 
 City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
 
 
 Driving Record Check
 
 
 Education Verification
 
 
 Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)
 
 
 
 Working Conditions
 
 
 
 The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
 Physical Efforts
 
 
 
 While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and smell. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand and walk.
 
 
 
 Working Environment
 
 
 
 The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
 
 
 This position works: outside of, or extends beyond, a typical 8am to 5pm M-F work week, as required.
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