Hanson Baker, a well-established Bellevue law firm, is looking to add a reliable associate attorney to our team with 3 – 7 years’ of experience. This is a full-time, hybrid position. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual with good organizational and communication skills. Candidates must have strong ethics and integrity. We value collaboration, collegiality, and a focus on work-life balance. This position supports multiple attorneys, and the ideal candidate would preferably have experience or interest in the areas of real estate purchases, sales, and disputes; boundary disputes; quiet title actions; easement agreements and enforcement actions; construction litigation; land use; and creditor/debtor rights. The billable requirement for this role is 1,500 annually. Interested parties should submit a résumé, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample to ehathaway@hansonbaker.com.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting senior attorneys during all aspects of cases
- Researching case law, regulations, and statutes
- Drafting legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, motions and settlement agreements
- Preparing for and attending trial
- Communicating with clients, providing case updates and addressing concerns
- Representing clients in court proceedings, depositions, mediations, and hearings under the supervision of senior attorneys
- Devising legal strategies and analyzing conflicts in legal matters
- Negotiating on behalf of clients and with co-counsels
- Maintaining client files and organize documents from multiple sources
Hanson Baker offers a competitive salary, great benefits, an emphasis on work-life balance, and a business casual and collegial environment.
Hanson Baker’s benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Hybrid work options
- Approachable leadership: Work with leadership that is accessible and encourages open communication and growth
- Education and training: Take advantage of continuous learning and development opportunities to sharpen your legal skills
- 401(k) and matching
- Free parking
- Generous paid time off and paid sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Proficiency in legal drafting and writing
- Experience in moot court and law review a plus
- Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Experience with NetDocs and Tabs3 a plus
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Bellevue, WA 98004: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellevue, WA 98004
