Career Opportunities

Carney Badley Spellman, PS, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated attorney to join its appellate-practice group as an associate. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team known for delivering exceptional advocacy in complex matters. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to delivering top-tier advocacy. 

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Washington bar and in good standing
• Appellate or federal district court clerkship experience
• 2 to 4 years of civil litigation experience
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to precision
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines
• Eagerness to take initiative, embrace increasing responsibility, and grow professionally
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and staff

Key Responsibilities

• Draft clear, persuasive briefs and motions
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on complex issues
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies
• Attend trials as embedded appellate counsel, write trial reports, and offer appellate-focused guidance to trial and client teams
• Present oral arguments in trial and appellate courts (as experience allows)

Join a collaborative and respected team where your work will make a meaningful impact. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Carney Badley Spellman, PS, is a full-service Seattle law firm with approximately 50 lawyers. For over fifty years, we have been committed to providing the highest quality service to clients in the Pacific Northwest and across the country.

Base Compensation: $140,000 – $154,000

BENEFITS

We offer a dynamic work environment and excellent benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. The firm fully subsidizes employees’ coverage premiums.
• Health savings account
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit-sharing program
• Parking
• Cell-phone reimbursement

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military service obligations, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may contact CBS Human Resources by telephone, fax, e-mail, mail, or other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation anytime. Please get in touch with Human Resources at 206-622-8020 (main).

Please forward your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to turner@carneylaw.com.

Note: We kindly ask that recruiters and agencies not contact us regarding this role.

Carney Badley Spellman, PS is seeking a junior partner-level commercial contract attorney with a partial book of business to join our established business counseling and general corporate team. IP licensing and/or data privacy experience is a plus. Candidates must be self-motivated individuals who want to provide the highest quality service and welcome the opportunity to interact directly with clients. We are seeking an attorney with excellent communication skills who wants to join our cohesive and collaborative practice group.

Skills Needed to be Effective in This Role

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the WA state bar and in good standing
• Minimum 7 -9 years of experience with a wide range of corporate matters, including commercial contract drafting and negotiation, IP licensing, and data privacy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make strategic decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including building rapport with clients, fellow attorneys, and staff.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Carney Badley Spellman, PS, is a full-service Seattle law firm with approximately 50 lawyers. For over fifty years, we have been committed to providing the highest quality service to clients in the Pacific Northwest and across the country. Our firm is part of a global network of firms through the State Capital Law Group, which allows us to find solutions for legal issues that may arise as clients expand their businesses across the country and worldwide.
Our business group works primarily with middle-market private businesses, and we often serve as their outside general counsel. We are the trusted advisors that our clients turn to for any legal issues that arise during the life cycle of their business. Our rapidly growing business practice group includes attorneys who focus on startups and work with new or repeat entrepreneurs, complex corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, real estate, trusts, and estates, and several of our attorneys have advanced degrees in tax law. We guide our clients on legal issues from formation through planning exit strategies and negotiating and executing transactions.

Base Compensation: $200,000 – $500,000

BENEFITS

We offer a dynamic work environment and excellent benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. The firm fully subsidizes
employees’ coverage premiums.
• Health Savings Account
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing program
• Parking
• Cell phone reimbursement

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military service obligations, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may contact CBS Human Resources by telephone, fax, e-mail, mail, or other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation anytime. Please get in touch with Human Resources at 206-622-8020 (main).

Please forward your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to turner@carneylaw.com.

Note: We kindly ask that recruiters and agencies not contact us regarding this role.

Carney Badley Spellman, PS is seeking a lateral litigation associate with 3 to 4 years’ experience in commercial litigation. Construction litigation experience is a plus.  We have a dynamic team of litigators representing a wide range of businesses and individuals in federal and state court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution venues.  Our litigators represent people, entities, large and small, and across diverse industries, with a broad-based litigation practice.

Successful candidates will be eager to practice law at a high level, committed to professionalism and excellence, have a strong work ethic and academic credentials, excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and a desire to provide exceptional customer service. 

Skills Needed to be Effective in This Role

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in litigation, with a focus on commercial or construction litigation preferred
• Strong litigation skills, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and representing clients in court
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make strategic decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including building rapport with clients, fellow attorneys, and staff.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Experience with electronic discovery and litigation support tools
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Base Compensation: $140,000 – $149,000

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military service obligations, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may contact CBS Human Resources by telephone, fax, e-mail, mail, or other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation anytime. Please get in touch with Human Resources at 206-622-8020 (main).

Please forward your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to turner@carneylaw.com.

Note: We kindly ask that recruiters and agencies not contact us regarding this role.

Carney Badley Spellman, PS, a mid-size downtown Seattle law firm, seeks a construction associate attorney with 1-3 years of experience, emphasizing construction disputes involving scope changes, liens, claims, and delays.  Experience should include legal research, writing, and analysis; motion practice; drafting written discovery and general experience with the e-discovery process; and review and analysis of construction contracts. Additional experience preferred, but not required, includes taking and defending depositions, as well as arbitration and/or trial.

Successful candidates will be eager to practice law at a nationally recognized construction law firm, committed to professionalism and excellence, have a strong work ethic and academic credentials, excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and a desire to provide exceptional legal service. 

Skills Needed to be Effective in This Role

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in litigation, with a focus on construction litigation preferred.
• Strong litigation skills, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and representing clients in court.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make strategic decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including building rapport with clients, fellow attorneys, and staff.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Experience with electronic discovery and litigation support tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Base Compensation: $135,000 – $149,000

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military service obligations, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may contact CBS Human Resources by telephone, fax, e-mail, mail, or other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation anytime. Please get in touch with Human Resources at 206-622-8020 (main).

Please forward your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to turner@carneylaw.com.

Note: We kindly ask that recruiters and agencies not contact us regarding this role.