Associate Attorney
Our firm offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow as an attorney, while maintaining a work life balance. We do not require a minimum number of billable hours, we pay performance bonuses in addition to a base salary, and offer the chance to learn and develop in practices areas that are consistently in demand at an expanding firm. We offer a fun and friendly workplace where an associate attorney can learn and earn.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, willing to learn, coachable, comfortable with public speaking, and looking to grow with our firm. Experience as an attorney and/or paralegal is preferred and we are willing to provide training, but you must bring the hustle.
Job description:
The associate attorney will be responsible for advising and counseling clients on estate and trust matters, drafting documents to effectuate a plan, and other tasks as assigned.
Additionally, the associate attorney will also be responsible for assisting with trust administration and handling probates including, drafting petitions, pleadings, notices, attending hearings, and advising and assisting personal representatives and estate administrators in the process of administering estates from opening the probate to closing the probate. This is an in office position.
Further, the associate attorney will also be responsible for advising, counseling, and representing real estate clients in both transactional and litigation matters including drafting deeds, purchase and sale agreements, easements, and lease agreements as well as drafting demand letters, providing notices, drafting pleadings, appearing in Court for hearings, and advocating in Court for clients.
Additional work responsibilities may fall outside of normal work hours including presentations to client and potential clients, firm scheduled events, business networking events, and client meetings and signings.
Qualifications:
- WA licensed attorney (Bar required)
- Highly motivated fast learning who is able to work without constant supervision
- Excellent verbal, analytical, and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships with other firm members and various types of clients
- Ability to manage, prioritize, and balance cases including communicating, coordinating, and instructing paralegal and support staff on job related tasks including drafting assignments, filings, file maintenance, and scheduling.
- Confidence to work independently and seek support when needed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Calendar, Zoom, Clio (preferred)
Benefits:
401(k)
Health Insurance
PTO
Job type: Full Time
Pay: $81,000 - $110,000
Performance Bonus
Please no phone calls and no recuriters.
For consideration, please submit in PDF format a resume, writing sample, three references, and a cover letter that clearly conveys WHY we should hire you and what you bring to the table. Tell us what you are looking for in a job and why you think you would be a good fit. Respond to this job posting via email at info@jennylinglaw.com, with “New Associate” in the subject line.
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