ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Responsibilities:
* Provides legal representation to clients at all stages of legal proceedings.
* Reviews discovery and court pleadings, researches legal issues raised by the facts, and counsel clients involved in these proceedings.
* Directs investigation of case and communicates on a regular basis with investigators and experts to coordinate internees, disclosures and use of the discovery process to compel records.
* Visits crime scenes and all other case related sites.
* Prepares and brings motions, presents legal arguments clearly and logically in written and verbal form.
* Conducts pretrial negotiations with assigned prosecutors.
* Conducts bench trials and jury trials.
* Communicates regularly with clients.
* Works cooperatively with co-counsel, staff and interns.
* Independently manages a caseload with efficiency to ensure each client receives best possible representation.
* Comply with continuing requirements to improve effectiveness. Maintain knowledge of current practices and developments in the law. Attend continuing legal education seminars as required by the WSBA.
* Interact with all participants of the criminal justice system in a way that promotes respect, including clients who may be struggling.
* Position requires a commitment to zealously defend clients at all stages of criminal proceedings.
* Comply with Rules of Professional Conduct

Qualifications:
* Previous experience in criminal law preferred, but not required.
* Member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.
* Strong communication skills.

Salary & Benefits:
* $70,000 – $98,000 salary (DOE & qualifications).
* 6 weeks paid vacation per year.
* Flexible schedule, opportunity for part time work, and remote work available.

Please send resume and cover letter to Emily Beschen at info@beschenlaw.com