Associate Attorney, Litigation (3-7 years' experience)

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