Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Symplicity Postings for the week of April 25, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of April 25, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Paid positions for students
1. Avalara, Legal Intern (Deadline: May 31, 2011)
2. the World Justice Project, Rule of Law, Intern (Deadline: May 16, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. International Crisis Group, Legal Intern (Deadline: May 23, 2011)
2. Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of SF Bay area, Legal Intern (Deadline: September 15, 2011)
3. International Crisis Group, Legal Intern (Deadline: May 23, 2011)
4. Sierra Club, Extern (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
5. Executive Office of Immigration Review, Legal Intern (Deadline: May 6, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Jakeman Shaklee Oliver, Associate Attorney (Deadline: May 20, 2011)
2. ACLU of Alaska, Staff Attorney (Deadline: May 31, 2011)
3. Digital Control, General Counsel (Deadline: May 17, 2011)
4. Dept. of Consumer & Business Services, Chief of Enforcement (Deadline: May 16, 2011)
5. K&L Gates, Spokane Corporate Associate (Deadline: June 30, 2011)

Non-attorney positions for graduates
1. DOC, Contracts Manager (Deadline: May 25, 2011)
2. Center for Environmental Law & Policy, Executive Director (Deadline: May 31, 2011)

Thursday, April 21, 2011

WSBA Tax Section Annual Luncheon

Washington State Bar Tax Section Annual Luncheon

All current students in the Tax Program are cordially invited to attend the Annual Luncheon meeting of the Washington State Bar Association's Taxation Section. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 24, from 11:30 - 1:30 at the Columbia Tower Club (75th floor of the Bank of America Tower, 701 Fifth Avenue). This year's guest speaker will be Brett A. Weaver, Partner-in-Charge of KPMG Western Area International Corporate Services.

The $45 registration fee pays for everything, including tax and tip. Because we want to have a nice showing of Tax Program students at this event, the Tax Program will pay your $45 registration fee if you register with Allison Blahna by Wednesday, May 11. When you register with Allison (ablahna@uw.edu) be sure to indicate your choice of meal: Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Mahi Mahi, or Pecan Pesto Pasta (vegetarian).

This event is always a good opportunity for connecting with other practicing tax attorneys in the Puget Sound region. Business attire is required, as the Columbia Tower Club has a dress code. You will be denied entrance to the club if you arrive in casual attire.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Symplicty Postings for the week of April 18, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of April 18, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Paid positions for students
1. McCormack Intellectual Property & Business Law, Summer Associate (Deadline: May 15, 2011)
2. The Law Office of Alan Kessler, Legal Researcher (Deadline: April 22, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs, Law Clerk (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
2. Whatcom County Public Defender’s Office, Rule 9 Intern (Deadline: June 14, 2011)
3. Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Development Intern (Deadline: June 1, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Conservation Law Foundation, Staff Attorney (Deadline: May 23, 2011)
2. Perkins Coie, Junior Associate, Personal Planning Group (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
3. Perkins Coie, Associate, Patent Procurement (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
4. Perkins Coie, Associate, Employee Benefits/ Executive Compensation (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
5. Davis Wright Tremaine, Software Associate (Deadline: May 13, 2011)

Fellowships for alumni
1. Health Justice Project, Fellow (Deadline: May 14, 2011)

Non-attorney positions for graduates
1. Washington State Bar Association, Admissions Analyst (Deadline: April 18, 2011)

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Tax Faculty-Student Reception

This just a reminder that the Tax Faculty-Student reception will be held on Thursday, April 28 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the University of Washington Club. Please let me know as soon as possible whether you plan to attend. I need to submit the number of attendees to the caterers soon.

Job Posting - Olympia Boutique Tax Practice

Boutique tax practice in Olympia, Washington seeks energetic associate to join our dynamic team. Candidates must have an LL.M. in Taxation and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of practical experience. An ideal candidate will have estate planning, probate, real estate, corporate and/or transactional experience as well as excellent oral and written communication skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our small firm environment is collegial and emphasizes quality of life. Qualified candidates may send a resume, cover letter, and two (2) writing samples by email to info@worthlawgroup.com or by mail to 6963 Littlerock Road SW, Olympia, Washington 98512.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

BNA Training: April 18

There is still plenty of space available for the BNA Training on April 18. The BNA Tax Management Series is a wonderful resource, one I turned to often both in practice and during my clerkship. I encourage you to attend and learn about what they have to offer and how best to conduct your research. Please let me know if you would like me to reserve a space for you. The session will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the library.

Symplicity Postings: Week of April 11, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of April 11, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Paid positions for students
1. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Advocacy Intern (Deadline: April 30, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. AFL – CIO, Intern (Deadline: April 30, 2011)
2. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Extern/Intern (Deadline: April 15, 2011)
3. Social Security Administration OGC, Extern (Deadline: Ongoing)
4. Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney, Extern (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
5. Port of Portland, Extern (Deadline: May 31, 2011)

Fellowships for students
1. UW School of Law Asia Public Interest Fellowship, Fellow (Deadline: April 18, 2011)
2. The Nation Institute, Robert Masur Fellowship (Deadline: April 15, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Global Justice Center, Senior Legal Advisor (Deadline: May 3, 2011)
2. Global Justice Center, Consultant (6 month contract) (Deadline: April 22, 2011)
3. The Cicotte Law Firm, Employee Benefits Attorney (Deadline: June 30, 2011)
4. Office of Public Defense Services, Deputy Defense Attorney (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
5. Holland and Hart, Litigation Associate (Deadline: June 1, 2011)
6. Seattle Community Law Center, Directing Attorney (Deadline: May 13, 2011)
7. Kuffel, Hultgrenn, Klashke & Shea, Associate Attorney (Deadline: May 12, 2011)

Fellowships for alumni
1. University of Arizona, Rogers College of Law, Post Grad Immigration Fellow (Deadline: April 30, 2011)
2. Seattle Community Law Center, Fellow (Deadline: May 11, 2011)
3. Seattle Community Law Center, DHAP Fellow (Deadline: May 13, 2011)

Non-attorney positions for graduates
1. Greater Boston Legal Services, Executive Director (Deadline: April 26, 2011)

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Fellowship Opportunities

University of the District of Columbia
David A. Clarke School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree Program

With Concentration In
Clinical Education, Social Justice, and Systems Change

U.D.C. David A. Clarke School of Law—well known for its leadership in clinical legal education and for its public interest mission—is pleased to announce fellowship opportunities in the following clinics:

Juvenile & Special Education Law Clinic
Took Crowell Institute for At-Risk Youth

Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

Housing and Consumer Law Clinic

The two-year LL.M. program includes coursework in clinical pedagogy and public interest law, as well as development by each LL.M. fellow of a project designed to effect system change, accompanied by a scholarly work of publishable quality.

LL.M. candidates will work under the supervision of the Law School’s experienced faculty to supervise and teach J.D. students enrolled in our clinics.

The program will begin in August, 2011. LL.M. candidates will receive a stipend of $49,667, plus health benefits.

Applications are due May 20, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

See further details below.

Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic
Took Crowell Institute for At-Risk Youth


Clinic faculty and law students represent children and parents of children in special education, school discipline, delinquency, and Medicaid matters. Its nationally- acclaimed approach supplements traditional delinquency defense with, where appropriate, advocacy to address the special education needs of children who are facing delinquency charges. The newly established Took Cromwell Institute for At-Risk Youth has enhanced the Clinic’s ability to do systemic reform work.
Clinic Director: Professor Joseph B. Tulman

Candidates should be a member of the DC Bar, preferably with at least two years experience representing children charged in delinquency matters. Experience handling school discipline, special education, and Medicaid matters is desirable.


Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

The Clinic represents taxpayers who have active tax controversies pending with the IRS, in U.S. Tax Court or state and local tax jurisdictions. The Clinic’s client-centered counseling approach often results in finding solutions that avoid trial and places clients on more sound financial footing.
Clinic Director: Professor Keith Blair

Candidates should have two years relevant practice experience and be a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia.


Housing and Consumer Law Clinic

The majority of the Clinic’s work involves representation of individuals and small groups in affirmative habitability actions, illegal rent increase, eviction, predatory loan, foreclosure, and fair housing matters. The Clinic also handles cases on behalf of
consumers against merchants, and homeowners against contractors, in disputes involving sales and services.
Clinic Director: Professor Edward Allen

Candidates must have a minimum of two years relevant practice experience and be a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia.

Admissions Process

Please submit the following:

1. A response to the following questions in no more than 1,000 words (two pages):

In your area on concentration, what systemic problems have you identified? How do you envision using the law to transform the system?

2. Resume
3. Writing Sample
4. Law School Transcript (official)
5. Two letters of recommendation from persons with personal knowledge of your
capabilities and commitment to social justice.

Please send materials, except transcript, electronically to ccooper@udc.edu

Please enter LL.M. Application in the subject line.

Applications are due by May 20, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

Questions? Please contact:

Karen Forman
Director, Public Interest and Clinical Programs
kforman@udc.edu

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Symplicity Postings: Week of April 4, 2011

Below is a list of new job postings available in Symplicity for the week of April 4, 2011. Please see individual postings for application instructions.

Paid positions for students
1. Wild Sky Law Group, Legal Intern (Deadline: April 15, 2011)
2. Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal, Law Clerk/Extern (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
3. CMS law Firm, Criminal Defense Law Clerk (Deadline: April 25, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. Thurston County Superior Court, Judicial Extern (Deadline: Ongoing)
2. PETA Foundation, Intern (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
3. King County Bar Assn, Family Law Intern/ Extern (Deadline: April 19, 2011)
4. King County Bar Association, Family Law Intern/Extern (Deadline: April 19, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Law Offices of the Mojave County Public Defender, Attorney (Deadline: June 15, 2011)
2. Law Offices of Ira S. Newman, Litigation Associate (Deadline: May 1, 2011)
3. Carrico Law Offices, Associate Attorney (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
4. Law Offices of the Mojave County Public Defender, Attorney (Deadline: June 15, 2011)
5. Law Offices of Ira S. Newton, Litigation Associate (Deadline: May 1, 2011)
6. Foster Pepper, Litigation Associate (Deadline: April 22, 2011)
7. Indian Law Resources Center, Attorney (Deadline: May 6, 2011)

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Recent Symplicity Postings

Paid positions for students
1. Liberty Mutual, Law Clerk (Deadline: April 8, 2011)
2. Alliance for Justice, summer law Clerk (Deadline: April 15, 2011)
3. Amazon, Legal Intern (Deadline: April 14, 2011)
4. Maryland Legal Aid, Intern (Deadline: April 22, 2011)

Unpaid positions for students
1. New Jersey Office of Ombudsman for Institutionalized Elderly, Extern (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
2. Appalachian Research & Defense Fund of KY, Sumer Clerk (Deadline: April 23, 2011)
3. DC Employment Justice Center, Summer Clerk (Deadline: May 21, 2011)
4. World Resources Institute, Research Intern (Deadline: May 21, 2011)
5. Earthjustice, Extern (Deadline: April 29, 2011)
6. Dept. of Commerce, Student Intern/ Extern (Deadline: April 15, 2011)
7. Judge Stephen Reinhardt, US Court of Appeals 9th Dist. (Deadline: August 12, 2011)
8. Homeless Action Center, Intern/Extern (Deadline: April 4, 2011)
9. Global Justice Center, Extern (Deadline: April 15, 2011)

Fellowships/Clerkships for students
1. DRI, Voice of the Defense Bar, Diversity Scholar (Deadline: April 27, 2011)

Paid positions for graduates
1. Groen Stephens & Klinge, Associate Attorney (Deadline: April 6, 2011)
2. K&L Gates, Portland Corporate Associate (Deadline: June 17, 2011)
3. Itkowitz & Harwood, Associate (Deadline: April 16, 2011)
4. DC Employment Justice Center, Wage Theft Policy Attorney (Deadline: May 21, 2011)
5. Federal Public Defender, W Dist of WA, Research/Writing Specialist (Deadline: April 23, 2011)
6. Institute for Justice, Staff Attorney/ Constitutional Litigator (Deadline: May 21, 2011)
7. Perkins Coie, Patent Associate (Deadline: April 21, 2011)
8. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, Counsel (Deadline: April 12, 2011)
9. Maryland Legal Aid, Staff Attorney (Deadline: April 22, 2011)
10. Black Helterline, Immigration Associate (Deadline: May 31, 2011)
11. Jeffers Danielson Sonn & Aylward, Tax Associate (Deadline: June 30, 2011)