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Senior Attorney
524 2nd Ave , Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 US
Job Description
Opening: Senior Attorney
City: Seattle, WA
WHO THEY ARE:
Our Seattle-based law firm offers comprehensive legal services across business, land use, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights. We pride ourselves on a culture rooted in respect, authenticity, and genuine care—both for our team and the clients we serve.
We embrace an “and-thinking” philosophy, encouraging our attorneys to look beyond traditional either/or approaches and pursue innovative, passion-driven solutions. This mindset elevates our work, inspires stronger connections with our clients and community, and drives us to continually challenge ourselves to redefine what a law firm can be.
Community involvement is central to who we are. We encourage all team members to engage with organizations that matter to them, and many of our attorneys provide pro bono support to local nonprofits.
Here, you’ll find the personalized service of a boutique firm paired with the deep expertise typically found in larger practices. Our collaborative structure ensures attorneys stay engaged in firmwide and client matters while developing meaningful interdisciplinary skills. We’ve created an environment where every attorney has a vested interest in the work we do and the success of the firm.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Represent clients before hearing examiners, planning commissions, city and county councils, administrative boards, and superior and appellate courts
- Draft and/or oversee the drafting of briefs
- Manage land use due diligence and permitting, including evaluating development opportunities, advising on project strategies, and guiding clients through the permitting process
- Prepare due diligence and client advisory memos
- Communicate strategically with planners, department directors, and elected officials
- Draft new code provisions and guide them through city and county amendment processes
- Participate in Land Use Group meetings and firm events
- Contribute to business development initiatives
- Handle regular communications (calls, emails, etc.)
- Supervise junior attorneys, legal assistants, and potentially paralegals
- Perform additional duties as needed
- $175,000 – $250,000+ DOE
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Life insurance/AD&D
- Health reimbursement account plan
- Cafeteria plan
- Long-term disability
- 401k
- Vacation
- Sick/safe time
- Transportation/parking subsidy
- Undergraduate degree and JD from accredited institutions
- Active WSBA membership
- At least 8 years of experience as a Pacific Northwest land use attorney
- Outstanding writing and oral communication skills
- Strong understanding of legal and land use concepts
- Demonstrated business development success
- Effective delegation and mentoring abilities
- Excellent judgment and the ability to explain complex issues clearly
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfort working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (sit/stand desk available)
If you’re interested in applying for this amazing opportunity, please send your resume to Jeff Miller at [email protected] NOW to secure your interview today – we’re looking to schedule interviews as soon as this week! Or just give us a call at (206) 456-3684!
Meet Your Recruiter
Jeff Miller
Executive Recruiter
I am born and raised in the Seattle area, and have never lived anywhere else. My wife, daughter, and I live in Renton, which is a perfect location for us. We live near all our friends and family, and we love taking advantage of all that the Northwest has to offer. Like the rest of my family, I graduated from the University of Washington, and am a huge Huskies fan. Most of my free time is spent spending time with my family, but besides that, I am a big Mariners and Seahawks fan (Bring back our Sonics!), and I coach high school basketball, which is a passion of mine. I love helping kids develop both on and off the court, and find it very rewarding to see former players as they get older and grow into young adults. Since graduating from college, I have had a number of jobs, but none that I really loved – until I started at Opti. The amazing culture that has been established is what I’ve been looking for. I love being able to help so many people – the satisfaction that comes from making that perfect fit drives me to work every day. I work with the best team, and I love coming to work and learning more each day.