Real Estate and Land Use Associate Attorney

A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Real Estate and Land Use Associate Attorney with 4+ years of experience to support litigation matters within the firm's real estate and land use practice group. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience litigating a variety of real estate and land use matters, including boundary disputes, contractor disputes, liens, covenant enforcement, condominium, cooperative and homeowners' association disputes, and appearing before regulatory and administrative bodies regarding issues that arise in the use of real property and development of private and public projects.

Duties:

• Litigate a variety of real estate and land use matters, including boundary disputes (quiet title and adverse possession), contractor disputes, liens, covenant enforcement, condominium, cooperative and homeowners' association disputes.
• Represent clients before regulatory and administrative bodies regarding issues related to the use of real property and development of private and public projects.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on real estate and land use issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on case strategy and client matters.
• Manage caseload and deadlines effectively.
• Maintain communication with clients and provide regular updates on case progress.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Washington State Bar.
• 4+ years of experience in real estate and land use litigation.
• Extensive experience litigating various real estate and land use matters.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience appearing before regulatory and administrative bodies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Washington State Bar.

Skills:

• Real estate and land use litigation
• Legal research and analysis
• Pleadings and motions drafting
• Client communication
• Settlement negotiation
• Regulatory and administrative proceedings
• Case management
• Team collaboration

Established towards the end of the nineteenth century, this premier law firm is based in the state of Washington and is comprised of a fairly large team of highly skilled attorneys. Some of the firm's main areas of specialization are admiralty-maritime, arbitration-mediation, banking-finance, divorce-family law, and employment & labor law. Diversity at the workplace and community outreach efforts are encouraged at the firm.