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

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