Attorney

The Law Office of Cole & Gilday, PC seeks a motivated and enthusiastic associate attorney to join its growing practice in the beautiful Stanwood Camano area. We are a family firm composed of two attorneys and support staff that is looking to add an attorney to help service our clients and deliver outstanding service and excellent legal representation. Our practice focuses on estate planning, probate, business/commercial, and real estate.

Job description:

The associate attorney will be responsible for the following:

· Advising and counseling clients on estate and trust matters, and drafting documents to effectuate an estate plan.

· Assisting with probate and trust administrations from start to finish, including drafting petitions, pleadings, notices, attending hearings, and advising and assisting personal representatives and estate administrators during the process.

· Advising, counseling, and representing real estate clients in both transactional and litigation matters including drafting deeds, purchase and sale agreements, easements, and lease agreements, as well as drafting demand letters, providing notices, drafting pleadings, and appearing and advocating in Court for clients.

· Additional work responsibilities may fall outside of normal work hours including presentations to clients and potential clients, firm scheduled events, business networking events, and client meetings and signings.

Qualifications:

· 2-5 years civil law experience (real estate, business law, estate planning, or related practice areas preferred)

· Admitted to practice and in good standing with the WSBA

· Highly motivated and fast learning

· Ability to manage, prioritize, and balance cases including communicating, coordinating, and instructing paralegal and support staff on job related tasks including drafting assignments, filings, file maintenance, and scheduling

· Confidence to work independently and seek support when needed.

Benefits:

· Starting salary competitive and DOE

· Incentive Bonuses

· PTO

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and professional references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Civil Legal: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person