Description:

The Seattle office of Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is seeking an associate attorney to join its municipal practice. Applicants must have a strong background in municipal law, developed research and writing skills, litigation experience, superior academic credentials, and the ability to work closely with multiple attorneys and staff.

The preferred candidate will have at least three years of legal experience with, or a demonstrated interested in, the substantive law surrounding land use/zoning matters; public records and open government requirements; public bidding and contracting; municipal ethics; tribal law; water law; or personnel, employment, and labor issues.

The position involves the following responsibilities:

Support and advise City Councils, Mayors, City staff members and local boards/commissions;
Research and analyze complex issues;
Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, policies and procedures;
Provide telephonic and email advice to clients as needed;
Counsel clients to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws;
Attend meetings of City Councils, boards, and commissions;
Communicate with prospective and existing clients in a professional and courteous manner;
Represent municipal clients in judicial litigation and in administrative appeals, hearings, and other proceedings;
Provide legal review of municipal documents under the Public Records Act; and
Negotiate/draft/review contracts, deeds, leases, bid documents and bonds, easements, interlocal agreements, and other documents.

Desired Skills:

Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills;
Team-oriented yet self-motivated mentality;
Attention to detail;
Display of ownership with job responsibilities; and
The ability to learn quickly.

Ogden Murphy Wallace is a multi-specialty firm primarily serving Pacific Northwest clients for over 100 years. OMW takes pride in providing exceptional legal services while, at the same time, offering its employees a professional, friendly, and inclusive community, as well as a fun work environment. OMW offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, paid time off, ten paid holidays per year, paid family leave, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The base compensation range for this position is $145,000 to $175,000 a year. Other compensation includes an annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution, non-discretionary bonus opportunities and additional discretionary bonus consideration. We encourage professional development by providing programs, training, and opportunities to do interesting work.

Ogden Murphy Wallace is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, vendors and clients. OMW is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.