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ABOUT THE FIRM
Our culture at Montgomery Purdue PLLC fosters a collegial atmosphere. We provide our associates with challenging, sophisticated and meaningful work. We also maintain a steadfast devotion to the principles that every member of our team can make a lasting contribution, and that one's professional development should span an entire career.
Montgomery Purdue is a full-service business law firm with a 110-year history of providing quality legal services. Our clients range from individuals to local Western Washington business owners to national and fortune 500 companies. Our practice areas are broad (https://www.montgomerypurdue.com/practices-industries/) and include a balance of litigation and transactions. Montgomery Purdue has steadily grown to its current size of 27 attorneys while adhering to the same “client-oriented, full-service firm” sensibility that guided us in our formative years.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a lateral litigation associate attorney with 2-6 years of experience to join the firm’s dynamic Litigation Group. Candidates must have a proven track record of excellence in legal research, hearings and motions practice, discovery, and practice management. Candidates must also be creative, have high energy, and be able to work well independently as well as in a team.
We offer a challenging and sophisticated practice where an attorney can grow and excel with solid mentoring. Our compensation package is competitive, our 1700 billable hour expectation and leave policies demonstrate our commitment to a reasonable work/life balance, and our bonus program rewards hard work and emphasizes practice development.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Represent commercial and residential landlords in landlord/tenant disputes
Represent firm clients in commercial, construction, estate, and other cases
Work independently and collaboratively on multiple cases
Perform legal research and draft memoranda
Draft litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, declarations, and orders
Draft and respond to written discovery, including document review
Take and defend depositions
Attend court appearances (hearings, trials, arbitrations, and appeals)
Negotiate settlements, participate in mediations, and draft settlement documents
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have strong academic credentials, be licensed WSBA members in good standing, and present references for prior work experience.
SALARY RANGE
$125,000 - $155,000 annually depending on experience
BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Bar Association Fees paid by firm
CLEs paid by firm
Business Casual Dress Code
Pension Plan with 401(k) component and annual employer contribution(s)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Heath Savings Account Option
Parental Leave
Family/Dependent Care Leave
Domestic Partner Benefits
Life/AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off for vacations, sick days, medical appointments, etc.
Orca Card
Potential annual bonus
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript with your application.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, or any other protected characteristic.
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