Real Estate & Business Attorney

Reed Longyear Malnati Corwin & Burnett PLLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Seattle seeks an experienced attorney to join their real estate, business, and creditors’ rights practices. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in relevant fields and a strong understanding of Washington laws. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, meeting with clients, and representing them in court. The firm provides a supportive environment with opportunities for collaboration and offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Membership and good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in business, real estate and civil litigation.
• Comfortable with technology and use of practice management software and legal research platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients to analyze facts and legal issues and develop plans of action.
• Drafting and reviewing real estate documents including purchase and sale agreements.
• Drafting and reviewing business/corporate documents such as LLC operating agreements.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Representing clients in court proceedings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Pursuing collection actions and post-judgment remedies.

Skills

Knowledge of Washington business and real property laws

Strong communication skills

Self-starter capabilities

Ability to handle various legal matters

Strong organizational skills

Education

Membership with the Washington State Bar Association

3 years of experience in business, real estate and civil litigation

Tools

Practice management software

Legal research platforms

Job description

Reed Longyear is seeking an attorney to join our real estate, business, transaction and creditors’ rights practices. Reed Longyear is a well‑established and long‑standing general civil practice firm in downtown Seattle with strong ties to the local community. Our firm provides a supportive environment for attorneys with opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration. We are close to transit centers, ferries, and the King County courthouse.

Applicants should have a practical, working knowledge of Washington business and real property laws, entity formation, contract law, civil procedure and creditors’ rights, as well as strong communication skills. Applicants must be self‑starting lawyers interested in and capable of handling a variety of matters with confidence. The ideal candidate will have specific experience in real estate/business transactions, buy/sell transactions, commercial leasing, corporate and LLC formation, real estate/business disputes and litigation, and creditor rights/collections.

Responsibilities will include:

• Meeting with clients to analyze facts and legal issues and develop plans of action.
• Drafting and reviewing real estate documents, e.g. purchase and sale agreements, TIC agreements, easements, leases, covenants, deed restrictions, loan documents and security instruments.
• Drafting and reviewing business/corporate documents, e.g. LLC operating agreements, buy‑sell agreements, asset purchase and sale agreements and security agreements.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, etc.
• Representing clients in state and federal court proceedings, trials, arbitrations and mediations.
• Pursuing collection actions and post‑judgment remedies to enforce judgments and recover debts.

Qualifications:

• Membership and good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in business, real estate and civil litigation.
• Comfortable with technology and use of practice management software and legal research platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match

Compensation Range: $150,000 - $200,000 annually

Direct applicants only. Please no recruiter inquiries.