JOB DESCRIPTION

Business Associate

Carney Badley Spellman, PS is seeking a mid-level associate with 3-5 years’ experience to join our Mergers & Acquisitions and corporate law practice in Seattle.  Candidates must have a strong interest in M&A and general business work with middle-market private companies, and a desire to work with a friendly and collegial team of experienced lawyers who will provide mentoring guidance and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility.

We are seeking candidates with experience drafting disclosure schedules, purchase agreements and other M&A agreements, and corporate and LLC formation documents.  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 looking for an attorney who has excellent communication skills and wants to be part of a cohesive and collaborative practice group.  Our associates work both independently and as part of a team.

Construction Associate Attorney

Carney Badley Spellman seeks a construction associate attorney with 2-3 years of experience with an emphasis on construction disputes involving lien and bond claims, as well as claims associated with schedule delay and scope changes.  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 by not required includes taking and defending depositions, as well as arbitration and/or trial. Other credentials include top academic record, demonstration of quality communication skills, ability to work on a team while being self-motivated, and a passion for excellent client service.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Carney Badley Spellman, PS is a full-service Seattle law firm with approximately 50 lawyers.  We are committed to providing the highest quality service to clients located 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 around the world.

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, negotiating and executing transactions.

Paralegal

Carney Badley Spellman is a mid-size, full-service law firm in downtown Seattle.  Our clients are professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, closely-held or family businesses, Fortune 500 companies and global industry leaders. We are committed to exceptional client service and professional excellence and believe everyone on the team plays an integral part in client satisfaction.

Carney Badley Spellman values and fosters an environment that encompasses a culture of collegiality, respect, and professional growth.  Our employees come from diverse backgrounds and educations. We understand our employees are our greatest assets and essential to achieving the goals of our firm.

Carney Badley Spellman has received awards for being one of the “Best Places to Work in Washington State.”

We are seeking applicants for a full-time litigation paralegal with a minimum of 10 years of experience. The paralegal will work for multiple attorneys.  Responsibilities include:

• computer litigation support including, all aspects of e-discovery (determine which software meets case needs, develop case-specific databases, work with outside vendors, conduct auto searches, maintain information retrieval systems)
• creating, maintaining and updating databases with witness information and document productions
• reviewing, organizing and indexing documents produced, maintaining privilege logs
• preparing declarations, notices, and discovery requests
• reviewing and assembling documents to be used at depositions
• answering interrogatories, preparing witness lists
• reviewing briefs and organizing appropriate exhibits
• preparing for and assisting with mediations, arbitrations and trials

Candidate should have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and proofreading skills as well as a good understanding and experience working with e-discovery software such as Relativity, Concordance and Trial Director.