Description:

About A Business Law Firm and the Real Estate Practice
With approximately 45 attorneys, A Business Law Firm has one of the largest real estate and construction practices on the west coast. Our attorneys pride themselves on providing companies in the real estate development industry with strategic and practical legal advice. As a member of the Real Estate and Construction team, you can look forward to being part of a dynamic practice with other lawyers and professionals who thrive in a stimulating, collaborative environment.

Role Overview:
The Seattle office of A Business Law Firm is seeking an associate with 2+ years of sophisticated construction law experience for its Construction and Design subgroup. You will work on a number of construction and design contracts, using different project delivery systems, as well as a wide variety of litigation matters related to construction projects, both public and private.

Members of our team can expect to benefit from involvement in the local business community and major development projects, high quality mentoring and training, cross-office collaboration, and meaningful client contact.

The Skills Needed to Be Effective in This Role:
We pride ourselves in forming diverse teams with a wide array of interpersonal and professional attributes. We don't expect any one person to embody all of these skills, but the below serves to describe our ideal team player. If you have most of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply.

2+ years of sophisticated construction law experience, including on industrial, multi-family, commercial, and large residential development matters;
Strong interpersonal skills such as ability to develop and nurture relationships with colleagues, clients and industry partners;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Detail orientation and pride in your work;
Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance;
Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn;
Self-motivation and desire to build a positive reputation for yourself and your firm;
A commitment to client service and team success;
Prior clerkship experience at the appellate or federal level;
JD from an accredited university; and
Active membership in or commitment to applying for the Washington State Bar.