Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A respected legal recruitment firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join a prominent law firm in Wenatchee, Washington. This position encompasses a broad range of legal areas, including litigation, municipal law, contract law, real estate/land use, employment, and estate planning. The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior attorneys and independently manage key aspects of legal cases, transactions, and compliance matters.

Duties:

• Support senior attorneys with drafting, analyzing, and interpreting legal agreements, contracts, and documents, including ordinances, resolutions, and policies.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Oversee intricate business transactions and closings.
• Prepare and draft correspondence, pleadings, briefs, and additional legal documents.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including electronic data handling and document review.
• Conduct and assist in depositions, motion practice, and court hearings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on trial preparation and provide in-court trial support.
• Offer legal counsel to ensure client compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Devise strategies and negotiate effective solutions for client matters.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with prospective and current clients.
• Execute tasks independently to meet client goals.

Requirements:

• Must hold an active Washington State Bar license.
• Open to applicants at all levels of experience.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Washington State Bar licensure is mandatory.

Skills:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work well within a team while being self-motivated.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive attitude with a sense of ownership over responsibilities.
• Quick learner with intellectual curiosity and a drive for professional growth.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Here is a strong Seattle firm with a reputation for doing a lot of representation of municipalities. This firm maintains a low-key atmosphere, and the associates and partners appear to have a good working relationship with each other. This firm is a nice place to work, and the associates and partners working in this firm all appear to have a strong sense that they are in it together at this firm for the long term. Additionally, the associates and partners working at this firm all have an unwavering dedication to high-level client service. A firm that has been around for a very long time, this firm has earned the loyalty of its clients--many whom have been with the firm for over 50 years.