Description:
About Us:Carney Badley Spellman, PS is a nationally recognized construction law firm located in downtown Seattle. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services, fostering professional growth, and maintaining a collaborative, client-focused culture. Our team values innovation, mentorship, and a dedication to excellence.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated associate attorney with 1–3 years of experience to join our construction litigation team. This is an opportunity to work on complex disputes involving scope changes, liens, claims, and delays for a diverse client base in the construction industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts and related documents.
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and manage all aspects of discovery, including e-discovery.
- Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation.
- Advise clients on regulatory compliance, risk management, and project delivery methods.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys, construction professionals, and clients to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Participate in depositions, arbitration, and/or trial as experience allows.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Washington State Bar and in good standing.
- 1–3 years of litigation experience, with a focus on construction litigation preferred.
- Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Experience with drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and representing clients in court.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and client service.
Preferred:
- Experience with depositions, arbitration, and/or trial.
- Familiarity with construction industry contracts (e.g., AIA forms) and litigation support tools.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make strategic decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
Compensation:
- Competitive base salary: $160,000–$180,000, based on year classification.
- Performance and discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.
Benefits:
We offer a dynamic work environment and a comprehensive range of excellent benefits. Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision. The firm fully subsidizes employees' coverage premiums.
- Health Savings Account
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Profit-sharing program
- Parking
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
- Support for bar dues, CLEs, and professional memberships
- Flexible work from home and office arrangements
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military service obligations, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may contact CBS Human Resources by telephone, e-mail, mail, or other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance with a disability, you may request accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources at 206-622-8020.
Recruiters and agencies: We are not seeking external staffing support at this time.
