Protouch Staffing · 9 hours ago
Senior Attorney
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expProtouch Staffing is currently seeking a Senior Land Use Attorney to work with existing clients and senior partners at the firm. The role involves strategic communication, drafting legal documents, and supervising junior attorneys while navigating the land use permitting process.
Health CareRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Appearances before hearing examiners, planning commissions, city and county councils, administrative hearing boards, and superior and appellate courts
Drafting and/or supervising the drafting of briefs
Land use due diligence and permitting, including assessment of options and opportunities to build new projects and redevelop sites, and setting strategy to achieve client developer goals, as well as assisting clients throughout the permitting process
Writing due diligence memos and client advice memos
Strategic communication with local government planners, department directors and elected officials
Drafting new code provisions and shepherding them through the amendment process at cities and counties
Ability to maintain attention to detail and produce accurate work
Ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and meet short deadlines
Professional interaction with others in-person, in virtual meetings and through email and phone, using critical thinking and listening skills
Must be able to spend long periods of time in a stationary position working at a computer workstation (sit/stand desk is available)
Attend Land Use Group and other meetings and firm events, as required
Participate in business development activities and initiatives
Initiate and respond to phone calls, emails, etc
Other duties as assigned
Supervise the work of more junior attorneys, legal assistant, and possibly paralegals
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited academic institutions
Current WSBA membership
At least 8 years of practice as a Pacific Northwest land use attorney
Excellent legal writing and oral communication skills
Solid understanding of legal and land use specific concepts
Proven ability to develop business
Effective delegation and training skills
Able to collaborate as part of a team, but also work independently
Ability to maintain attention to detail and produce accurate work
Ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and meet short deadlines
Professional interaction with others in-person, in virtual meetings and through email and phone, using critical thinking and listening skills
Must be able to spend long periods of time in a stationary position working at a computer workstation
Preferred
An existing partial book of business is welcome, but not required
Benefits
Medical and Vision insurance
Voluntary Dental insurance
Health Reimbursement Account Plan
Cafeteria Plan
Life insurance / AD&D
Long-term Disability
Whole life with Long-term care rider
Retirement Plan 401(k)
Vacation
Sick/Safe Leave
Orca Pass/parking subsidy
Company
Protouch Staffing
Protouch Staffing is a recruiting company specializes in healthcare industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-07-28Acquired
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