Description
Municipal Associate Attorney
Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Municipal Practice Group in Seattle, Washington. We are looking for a motivated attorney with a strong interest in municipal law, excellent research and writing skills, litigation experience, superior academic credentials, and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, municipal officials, and staff.
Location: Seattle, WA
Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have:
- At least 3 years of legal experience.
- Experience with, or a demonstrated interest in, municipal law.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Litigation experience.
- Superior academic credentials.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience or interest in one or more of the following areas:
- Land use and zoning
- Public records and open government laws
- Public bidding and contracting
- Municipal ethics
- Tribal law
- Water law
- Personnel, employment, and labor law
Responsibilities
- Support and advise City Councils, Mayors, City staff members, and local boards and commissions.
- Research and analyze complex legal issues affecting municipal clients.
- Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, policies, and procedures.
- Provide telephone and email legal advice to municipal clients.
- Counsel clients regarding compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Attend City Council, board, and commission meetings.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with prospective and existing clients.
- Represent municipal clients in litigation, administrative appeals, hearings, and other proceedings.
- Review municipal documents for compliance with the Washington Public Records Act.
- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, deeds, leases, bid documents, bonds, easements, interlocal agreements, and related legal documents.
Desired Skills
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation
Base Salary: $145,000 - $175,000 annually
Additional compensation opportunities include:
- Annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution
- Non-discretionary bonus opportunities
- Additional discretionary bonus consideration
Benefits
OMW offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Paid time off
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Transportation assistance
About Ogden Murphy Wallace
Ogden Murphy Wallace is a multi-specialty law firm that has served Pacific Northwest clients for more than 100 years. OMW takes pride in providing exceptional legal services while fostering a professional, friendly, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.
We encourage professional development through training programs, mentorship, continuing education opportunities, and meaningful legal work that allows attorneys to grow their practices and expertise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ogden Murphy Wallace is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, vendors, and clients. OMW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
How to Apply
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Shari Tipp, Human Resources Director
Email: stipp@omwlaw.com
Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C.
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5600
Seattle, WA 98104
We look forward to hearing from you!
