Municipal Associate Attorney

NACBA; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Ogden Murphy Wallace in Seattle seeks a Municipal Associate Attorney to join its Municipal Practice Group. The successful candidate will handle complex municipal matters, draft ordinances, and advise city officials, with a focus on land use, open government, contracting, and ethics.

You should have at least 3 years of legal experience, strong research and writing skills, and litigation experience. The firm offers a collaborative environment, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of legal experience.
• Interest in municipal law and strong research/writing skills.
• Litigation experience and superior academic credentials.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience or interest in land use, public records, bidding/contracts, ethics, water law, or tribal 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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Municipal Associate Attorney

Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C.is seeking anAssociate Attorneyto 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.