Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a knowledgeable and motivated Associate Attorney to join their team in Renton, WA. This part-time position offers hybrid work flexibility and the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships while focusing on legal work and client service.

Duties

• Conduct consultations and explain legal options, scope, and next steps.
• Manage accepted matters from engagement through completion.
• Research legal issues and prepare, review, and negotiate relevant documents.
• Keep clients informed and respond promptly to communications.
• Manage deadlines, maintain organized files, and follow through on commitments.
• Record hours worked, time billed, and work completed accurately and consistently.
• Collaborate with the managing attorney and support staff.
• Exercise sound judgment regarding competence, conflicts, confidentiality, and professional responsibilities.

Requirements

• Active Washington law license in good standing.
• Working knowledge of real estate, business law, estate planning, immigration, tax, and probate.
• Ability to independently manage matters within your competence and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Residence in the Renton area or within practical commuting distance.
• Reliable availability for scheduled consultations, signings, and meetings at the Renton office.
• A consistent commitment of at least 12.5 hours per week.
• Strong legal research, writing, organization, and communication skills.
• Professionalism, initiative, accountability, and dependable follow-through.
• Commitment to continuing education, constructive feedback, and ongoing professional development.

Education

• Doctorate (Required)

Certifications

• WSBA Bar License (Required)

Skills

• Real estate law: 2 years (Required)
• Business law: 2 years (Required)
• Probate law: 2 years (Preferred)
• Wills, trusts & estate law: 2 years (Required)
• Tax law: 2 years (Required)
• Immigration law: 2 years (Required)
• English language proficiency (Required)

Benefits

• Retirement plan with employer matching, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

Company info

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