Mid-Level Construction & Design Associate

Stoel Rives • Seattle, WA

5d • $220,000 - $280,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Stoel Rives is seeking an associate with three to five years of experience to join its Real Estate practice group in the Seattle office. The Stoel Rives Real Estate & Construction team consists of more than 60 attorneys who provide legal counsel to real estate owners, developers, contractors, investors, and lenders, as well as architects, engineers, and suppliers. Our real estate, development, and construction attorneys assist clients with the land use, design, acquisition, disposition, development, financing, risk allocation and insurance assessment, construction, leasing, and sale of commercial, residential, and agricultural properties. Our clients know our team for their strategic planning, smart advice, practical risk management, and business acumen.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission in good standing to the Washington State bar (or eligibility for waiver admission)
• Three to five years of litigation experience at an AmLaw 200 firm, regional litigation boutique, or equivalent
• Experience in construction, design professional liability, surety, or related infrastructure disputes
• Demonstrated experience managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and drafting complex motions independently or with limited supervision
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and contractual issues into clear, persuasive legal arguments
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative working style
• High degree of professional judgment, client-service orientation, and commitment to quality

Nice To Haves

• Prior trial, arbitration, or hearing experience
• Familiarity with standard-form construction contracts (AIA, ConsensusDocs, EJCDC)
• Familiarity with key legal frameworks governing construction disputes, including mechanics' lien and bond law, performance and payment bond claims, and design professional standard of care
• Familiarity with construction scheduling, delay analysis methodologies (e.g., as-planned vs. as-built, time impact analysis), and construction cost accounting concepts

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft complex motions independently or with limited supervision
• Supervise junior team members
• Work effectively with partners, clients, and co-counsel

Benefits

• Variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally
• Coaching and mentoring program
• New lawyer integration program
• Core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm
• ABA Well-Being Pledge participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level