Senior Land Use Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Land Use Attorney in Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will work with sophisticated clients and assist in transitioning long-standing relationships from senior partners. Collaboration is key, and while an existing book of business is welcome, it is not required.

Duties

• Appear before hearing examiners, planning commissions, and courts.
• Draft and supervise the drafting of legal briefs.
• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting.
• Write due diligence and client advice memos.
• Communicate strategically with local government officials.
• Draft and amend code provisions for cities and counties.
• Maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Engage professionally in-person, virtually, and via email.
• Supervise junior attorneys, legal assistants, and paralegals.

Requirements

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited institutions.
• Current WSBA membership.
• At least 8 years of experience as a land use attorney in the Pacific Northwest.

Certifications

• WSBA membership.

Skills

• Excellent legal writing and oral communication skills.
• Solid understanding of legal and land use concepts.
• Proven ability to develop business.
• Effective delegation and training skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work independently.

Benefits

• Medical and vision insurance.
• Voluntary dental insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account Plan.
• Cafeteria Plan.
• Life insurance / AD&D.
• Long-term disability.
• Whole life with long-term care rider.
• Retirement Plan 401(k).
• Vacation and sick/safe leave.
• Orca Pass/parking subsidy.

If mainstream makes you moan, this sizzling, successful firm in the heart of the Pacific Northwest will intrigue you. Their practice is full-service, with an emphasis on land use, environment and litigation, allowing you to make your mark in a gutsy atmosphere of cutting edge attorneys drawn to the extraordinary. We should note that this firm is consistently ranked a truly outstanding place to work with a great sense of camaraderie among the associates working here. This firm is also notable in that graduation from a first-tier law school is not necessarily needed to get a position with this firm. Additionally, this firm is known for doing first-rate work, and the associates working here do have the opportunity to work on significant cases and deals. In a market where firms are increasingly pushing to be bigger, better and faster, this firm has intentionally maintained its smaller size. Diversity seems to be emphasized by this firm and the associates working here all seem to have a good feeling about the fact that different viewpoints are respected here. For associates looking to be part of a very collegial atmosphere which treats its associates very well, this firm is a good choice. Compensation at this firm is not at high market; however, it appears to be quite enough to most associates. This firm has very low attrition for the most part.