Associate Attorney

Description:

A Full Service Law Firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to support various practices in its Wenatchee office, including litigation, municipal, contracts, real estate/land use, employment, and estate planning.
Applicants must have a Washington State Bar license. All experience levels will be considered.
The ideal candidate will be expected to:

• Provide legal support to senior attorneys by drafting, analyzing and interpreting agreements, contracts, and legal documents, including ordinances, resolutions, policies and procedures;
• Research and analyze complex issues;
• Manage multifaceted business transactions and closings;
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including the handling of electronically stored data and voluminous document productions and associated review;
• Conduct and assist with depositions and other motions practice and court hearings;
• Assist senior attorneys with trial preparation and/or to provide trial support;
• Counsel clients to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws;
• Strategize and negotiate solutions for clients;
• Communicate with prospective and existing clients in a professional and courteous manner; and
• Perform work independently to achieve client objectives.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Team oriented, while remaining self-motivated
• Detail oriented
• Display of ownership with job responsibilities
• Quick learner who is intellectually curious with a passion for learning and growth
• Strong communication skills

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