Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has an exciting opportunity for a senior associate or counsel to join its Privacy and Security Practice Group!  Would you please share the information below with your members and encourage them to contact me with questions? 

Information Security Senior-Level Associate/Counsel

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of privacy and security experience, including incident response and security remediation counseling, and will have a demonstrated interest in practical information security risk management.  We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, highly detail-oriented, comfortable with direct client contact, and comfortable interacting with C-suite executives and IT department heads. 

Excellent communication skills, academic credentials and strong analytical and writing skills are required.  An IT background or demonstrated technical interest is preferred and IAPP or CISSP certification is a plus.  Active membership in the DC Bar in good standing is required or at least plans to apply for membership in the DC Bar shortly after commencing employment.

Among other duties, this position may include: (i) researching legal principles and precedents; (ii) drafting and negotiating data use agreements and various non-disclosure agreements;  (iii) drafting information security policies and procedures; (iv) implementing data security advice with a practical risk-focused lens; (v) drafting and reviewing data privacy policies, including data privacy policies for websites and mobile apps; (vi) assisting with information security risk assessments; (vii) assisting with responses to privacy and information security incidents; (viii) assisting with responses to regulatory complaints and investigations, and related matters; (ix) providing general data privacy and security counseling to clients; and (x) conducting privacy / information security deal due diligence.  This candidate also has the opportunity to be cross-trained in functional enterprise IT architecture, system/software development and threat hunting to guide legal risk discussions.

To apply please go to DWT Career page and submit your cover letter addressed to Bahareh Samanian, Director of Lawyer Recruiting; resume; copy of law school transcript; and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

Please specify how you heard about this position in your cover letter.

Thank you!

Hiroko Peraza | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Diversity Outreach Recruitment Manager
1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400 | Portland, OR 97201
Tel: (503) 778-5356 | Fax: (503) 778-5299 
Email: hirokoperaza@dwt.com | Website: www.dwt.com

See the website for more information:

https://www.newamerica.org/fellows/india-united-states-fellows-exchange/

Senior Law Career Counselor

Institution:

George Washington University

Location:

Washington, DC

Category:

Admin - Career Counseling and Placement

Posted:

07/07/2018

Type:

Full Time

Job Description Summary

The Law School's Career Development Office of The George Washington University advises and counsels students and alumni in professional development and assists them in developing career strategies. We are seeking a Sr. Law Career Counselor who will join our team to provide individual counseling to our law students regarding career planning and job searches through self-assessment, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, professional skills development, career research and career options. This position will report to the Dean of the Career Development Office with the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assists students in determining career goals and objectives through self-evaluation; assesses articulated career interests and recommends avenues of exploration to meet goals. Advises and counsels students on matters related to career and professional development and the legal job search process. Refers students and recent alumni to mentors and other professional contacts.
• Develops and conducts skills development workshops on all components of the job search process, i.e., resume and cover letter writing, developing professional contacts, special applications and interviewing skills, and job search resources. Develops written informational materials on basic career guidance issues such as resume and cover letter writing, networking and interviewing.
• Organizes and implements seminar programs and panel discussions on a variety of legal and alternative career topics, both independently and in conjunction with alumni and student groups.
• Coordinates and participates in marketing and promotion of Career Center programs and services to students, alumni, and employers, including through social media. Assists with the maintenance of the Career Center's blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts, which are the primary platforms for communicating information to all students.
• Drafts articles and materials for student newspapers, alumni publications, professional association newsletters, and law school briefings.
• Maintains positive relationships with employers, alumni, students, staff and faculty and serves as a consultant to faculty on the career and professional development of students and alumni. Tracks and maintains employment data for current students and/or recent alumni.
• As required, represents the Career Center at national, regional and local meetings of appropriate professional organizations and associations, and periodically interfaces with law career counselors at other law schools. Assists with the programming, coordination and delivery during all phases of networking fairs, job fairs, recruitment programs, and other career development programs, which may include travel
• Performs other work related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD degree strongly preferred.
• Counseling experience with law students.
• Strong career planning, guidance, and mentorship skills are required, as well as knowledge and understanding of career practices and opportunities within the legal community.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills in the development and delivery of presentations.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and global career practices and placement opportunities for law students/graduates and practicing professionals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: GW Law School (LAW)

Family: Student Affairs

Sub-Family: Career Services

Stream: Individual Contributor

Level: Level 2

Hours Per Week: 40+

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Position Designation
Essential: Employees who perform functions that have been deemed essential to maintaining business or academic operations. Employees are generally expected to work from home during an event and may be asked to physically report to work.

Telework: No

Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

To ensure consideration, please complete the application in its entirety to include dates employed, hours worked, supervisory information, etc.

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S007407

Job Open Date: 07/06/2018

Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact:

George Washington University

Online App. Form:

https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/52968

Mid-Level Employee Benefits Attorney (#75180111)

Holland & Hart is seeking a mid-level associate for its Employee Benefits group. Candidates at the upper end of the mid-level experience may be based in any of the firm’s 15 offices. Candidates at the lower end of the mid-level experience will be based in either the Boise or the Denver office.

Requirements: Successful candidates will have an energetic personality, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. Excellent legal research and writing skills are required. Preferred candidates will possess a strong academic background and 3+ years of experience in employee benefits (tax and ERISA).

All interested applications should apply through the “careers section” of the firm’s website: www.hollandhart.com. Should you have issues with the online application form, please contact Michelle Stoeckel, Recruitment Coordinator at mhstoeckel@hollandhart.com. Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited resume from search firms or calls, please.

Holland & Hart is a full-service law firm that today has approximately 500 lawyers across eight states and in Washington, D.C. delivering integrated legal solutions to regional, national, and international clients of all sizes in a diverse range of industries. For more information, visit www.hollandhart.com or on Twitter: @HollandHart.

We have an opening in our Reston, VA office for an Immigration Attorney with experience in employment based applications including immigrant & non-immigrant petitions (PERMS, H-1Bs, Investor visa, etc). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, continued CLE & career advancement programs. Job located in Reston, VA. 

Please email your resume to Anita.murad@chugh.com

For more information visit chugh.com. 

 1902 Campus Commons Dr.,Suite 440, Reston, VA 20191

Main 703.877.0870 | Fax 888.308.5983

  Los Angeles, CA | Santa Clara, CA | Edison, NJ | Atlanta, GA | Washington, DC

  Bangalore | Chennai | New Delhi | Mumbai | Chandigarh | Ahmedabad | Sao Paulo, Brazil

Small boutique criminal defense firm seeking a starting associate attorney with 1-2 years of work or clerkship experience. Our lawyers work in Maryland and DC Courts defending individuals accused of felonies, misdemeanors and DUI traffic infractions. Applicants with background in criminal law, appeals, family law or civil litigation encouraged to apply. 

Job Type: Full-Time Associate Attorney

Start Date: July 2018

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and ability to generate revenue/clients.

Attorney Responsibilities:  DMV representation, court appearances in criminal court, trial preparation and motion writing, appellate case writing and management, client consultations.

Qualifications: 

·   Bar admission, District of Columbia required, preferred in Maryland.

·   At least 1 year of experience with litigation and/or clerkship experience. 

·   Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

·   Excellent writing and communication skills, organized, and detail oriented.

·   Applicants should be independent and motivated with the ability to adapt and grow with the firm. 

·   Capable of using computer applications.

To apply: All applicants please send a cover letter with resume and a current original writing sample to Patel@Brucklaw.com by May 15, 2018. Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Legal Counsel: Voting Rights

About the Campaign Legal Center (CLC):

The Campaign Legal Center (CLC), is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC. Through litigation, policy analysis and public education, CLC works to protect and strengthen the U.S. democratic process across all levels of government. CLC is adamantly nonpartisan, holding candidates and government officials accountable regardless of political affiliation.

CLC was founded in 2002 and is a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. Our work today is more critical than ever as we fight the current threats to our democracy in the areas of campaign finance, voting rights, redistricting, and ethics. Most recently, CLC argued Gill v. Whitford, the groundbreaking Supreme Court case seeking to end extreme partisan gerrymandering. In addition, CLC plays a leading watchdog role on ethics issues, providing expert analysis and helping journalists uncover ethical violations. CLC participates in legal proceedings across the country to defend the right to vote.

Position Summary

CLC’s voting rights team engages in various forms of advocacy—including administrative and local advocacy, legal research and reporting, educational efforts, legislative drafting, amicus filings, and trial and appellate litigation—to protect the fundamental right to vote. CLC has recently co-created a collaborative project, All Voting is Local, with the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), the American Constitution Society (ACS), the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), and The Leadership Conference Education Fund (and its project, Access Democracy) (LCEF). The project seeks to identify, prevent, and remedy voting barriers at the local level in targeted jurisdictions. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Voting Rights & Redistricting, the Legal Counsel will play an integral role in the voting rights team. Legal Counsel will be the primary staff member assigned to providing legal support and research for the All Voting is Local project.

This work will include developing and drafting affirmative policy and legislative proposals, and conducting research and drafting advocacy letters to counter negative proposals. Legal Counsel will also participate in the voting rights program’s docket, including identifying litigation opportunities, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing discovery, and assisting with trial and appellate proceedings.

This position is currently fully funded for one year. Continuation of the position is expected but contingent on renewal of dedicated funding.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Research and report on election administration issues at the local level.
• Advise All Voting is Local staff on voting rights issues as they are addressed.
• Draft administrative and local advocacy materials for the All Voting is Local project.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs in federal and state cases
• Research legal issues and draft legal memoranda in support of CLC’s litigation strategy
• Monitor and identify litigation opportunities and needs in area of voting rights
• Participate in trial proceedings
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel required

Qualifications and Skills

• At least one year of legal experience (a judicial clerkship satisfies this requirement)
• Experience drafting legal memoranda
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Active membership in the DC bar in good standing, or eligibility to waive into the DC bar
• Commitment to the nonpartisan nature and overall mission of CLC
• Demonstrated interest in voting rights is preferred but not required

Benefits

CLC provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as flexible spending account and retirement programs.

EEO Statement

The Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and benefits.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume addressing your interest in and relevant experience for this role with “Legal Counsel, Voting Rights” in the subject line in an email to info@campaignlegalcenter.org.

Please submit applications by June 1, 2018.

Intern, Office of General Counsel, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Description: The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government that funds, promotes, and strengthens the creative capacity of our communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $5 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector.

Internship: Interns are involved in the day-to-day operations of the General Counsel's Office. They work closely with the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel, and other NEA staff on a broad range of projects. Interns will be introduced to a variety of issues that pertain to administrative law, nonprofit arts organizations, and federal grantmaking. These positions are volunteer (without compensation) however academic credit may be earned.

Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample can be submitted via

E-mail to: GeneralCounsel@arts.gov, or fax (202) 682-5872.

Deadlines: May 7, 2018 for Summer Internship
August 15, 2018 for Fall Internship

Because of the nature of this internship, we require applicants to have completed at least one year of law school. However, there are a number of other internship positions available at the NEA. Please contact the NEA Office of Human Resources at OHRTrainining@arts.gov for more information or visit our website at Volunteer Internship Opportunities | NEA

For more information about the National Endowment for the Arts visit: http://www.arts.gov

Office of General Counsel
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20506
http://www.arts.gov
Phone: 202-682-5418

The job announcement for the USPTO IP Attaché position located in New Delhi, India is open on USAjobs.gov https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/497489800 

Announcement # ITA-FHSR-2018-0002 

The position is traditionally an attorney role but has been broadened to receive a more competitive applicant pool. 

However, attorneys will likely have an edge for this position.

Posted March 15, 2018
Regular, Full Time
Location: Washington DC

Apply at https://www.edf.org/jobs/associate-corporate-counsel-political-law 

With world attention on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organizations, with more than two million members and a staff of approximately 630 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals around the world. We operate in 22 geographies with unique projects running across four programs. You will be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and results are a way of life.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a lead advisor for matters relating to lobbying, campaign finance and election laws, political activity, government ethics and other regulatory compliance issues.
• Assist in crafting and editing public communications and other media to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage regulatory compliance function of the Legal & Compliance Department.
• Ensure EDF, EDF Action and affiliated organizations are properly registered for all regulated activities and reporting as required.
• Develop and manage the legal resources, staff and outside counsel to implement compliance functions and provide staff with timely legal advice.
• Draft policies and guidelines for staff and conduct trainings on political law topics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate required
• Licensed to practice law in at least NY, CA or DC required
• At least five years’ experience, combination of firm and in-house experience
• Expertise in political law a must, knowledge of exempt-organizations law a plus
• Demonstrated management experience
• Results-oriented, self-starter with the ability to think strategically and work on fast-paced, dynamic issues. Ability to find creative solutions and exercise good judgment
• Ability to work both independently and as a leader or member of teams with colleagues and partners of varied background and experience
• Able to prioritize and be flexible
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.