Director's Lunch: Tuesday, February 11

The next Director's Lunch will be Tuesday, February 11 at 12:30 p.m. in room 441.  Lori Rath, one of our adjunct faculty members who practices estate planning, will be in attendance.  Please let me know if you are able to attend.

Estate Planning Position - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

A solo practitioner located in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho is seeking a lawyer to join her growing law practice.  Her practice focuses exclusively on estate planning, probates, trusts and estates and guardianships.  Her website is www.mcusacklaw.com.  The applicant must have a strong work ethic and interpersonal communication skills.  In addition, the applicant must have a professional appearance, be able to multi-task, complete work in a timely fashion, and have a positive attitude. An LL.M. in taxation is preferred.  Salary and benefits DOE. Send Resume and writing sample with cover letter to mcusack@mcusacklaw.com or via fax to 208-667-0708. No direct calls, please. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

WA State DOR - Tax Policy Specialist 3

The WSBA posted the following Tax Policy Specialist 3 position: http://jobs.wsba.org/jobseeker/job/16250651/Tax%20Policy%20Specialist%203%20(Legal)/__company__/?vnet=0. 

KPMG Application Deadline - Reminder

This is to remind you that the application deadline to apply to KPMG is Friday, January 17, 2014. Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like me to review your application materials.

Fall Quarter Grades for KPMG

For those of you applying to KPMG, they are aware that fall quarter grades are not due until after the application deadline.  Submit your transcript with any grades that have been posted.  Soon, I will post instructions about submitting your updated transcripts after the deadline.

K&L Gates - Part-time Private Clients Law Clerk Position

The global law firm of K&L Gates seeks to hire a part-time Private Clients law clerk to join our Seattle practice, with opportunity for full-time employment upon a 6-month review as an associate attorney.  Candidates must have current admission to the Washington State Bar and anticipate earning an LL.M. degree no later than Spring 2014.

The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in estate planning, drafting, and administration of trusts and estates. Candidates must have excellent technical skills and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. We require outstanding academic credentials, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

The law clerk will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. The successful candidate will desire to join the Firm long-term, will be an enthusiastic contributor to the Firm and office culture, and will have a collaborative approach to his/her work environment.

K&L Gates represents leading global corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and individuals. Our practice is a robust full market practice — cutting edge, complex and dynamic, at once regional, national and international in scope.

At K&L Gates, we embrace our core values. We believe in hiring collaborative, committed, and diverse teams; using state-of-the-art technology; offering continuous professional development training; and promoting pro bono and diversity initiatives. Most importantly, we strive to cultivate an environment that celebrates talented legal professionals.

Visit http://www.klgates.com to learn more about the firm.  To join the K&L Gates team, please submit your resume, law school transcript, LL.M. program transcript to date, writing sample, and at least one letter of recommendation from a former employer or law professor to Tia.Chang@klgates.com.  Applications must be submitted by January 27, 2014.  Interviews to be held on campus for selected candidates on February 4, 2014.

K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer.