Associate Attorney

Practicing in Real Estate, Construction, and Litigation

Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC, a Spokane law firm, is seeking an associate attorney with one to five years of experience to work on a wide range of challenging legal matters for clients doing business in the Inland Northwest region and beyond. Our attorneys are actively engaged in the practice areas of real estate, construction, employment, and business-related litigation. As an associate attorney at Piskel Yahne Kovarik, you will have hands-on responsibility for cases and clients, as well as top-notch training and mentoring while contributing to solving problems, resolving disputes, and acquiring courtroom experience.

About Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC

PYK was founded in 2012 and represents a wide range of clients including contractors, property owners, property management companies, landlords, and other businesses and individuals.

Our partners and principal attorneys actively mentor associate attorneys with an eye toward professional growth and ever-greater responsibility. Our team is collegial, creative, and driven, and is known for high-quality work and excellent client representation.

Our attorneys serve on numerous boards for industry groups, non-profit organizations, and local and state bar associations. They are recognized as some of the best attorneys in Spokane, recognized regularly by publications such as Super Lawyers and Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living.

We offer a friendly, collaborative, casual environment, a competitive compensation package including a potential Signing Bonus for qualified attorneys hired during the first quarter of 2024 and participation in a production bonus program, health insurance and a 401K. Our attorneys are provided with tools to work remotely when needed, based on firm and client needs.

For more information about our attorneys, firm, and representation history, please visit www.pyklawyers.com.

Piskel Yahne Kovarik is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requirements:

· J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials

· One to five years of experience

· Experience in construction, real estate, or commercial litigation preferred

· Licensed to practice in the State of Washington

· Idaho State Bar admission a plus

· Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

· Strong analytical, research, writing and verbal communication skills

· Skilled in defining issues, performing legal research, analyzing problems, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and communicating those recommendations efficiently, effectively and with diplomacy

· Commitment to client service and relationship building

· Aptitude and desire for trial work

· Attention to detail

· Case leadership capabilities

· Understanding of business enterprises and knowledge of doing business in Washington

· Demonstrated success working on a team

To apply, please submit a single PDF packet containing cover letter, resume, law school transcript, substantive writing sample and references.

Compensation DOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

Spokane, WA 99201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Spokane, WA 99201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC jobs

Associate Attorney