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.