Land Use & Water Rights Attorney

Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is seeking an experienced attorney for its land use and water rights practice in its Wenatchee office. This position will provide land use and/or water rights counsel to public and private clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience and be well versed with demonstrated experience in all facets of land use/zoning matters and water rights law. All applicants must have a Washington State bar license or eligibility to obtain Washington State bar licensure within a month of hire.

The ideal candidate will be expected to:

• Have an understanding of Washington water law and land use law;
• Counsel private and municipal clients in water right strategy and transactions;
• Manage all types of water right applications including new applications, change applications, and assignments;
• Manage all types of land use applications, including rezones, conditional use permits, site plan review applications, planned unit developments, subdivisions, and short plats;
• Research and analyze complex issues;
• Provide telephonic and email advice to clients as needed;
• Counsel to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws;
• Communicate with prospective and existing clients in a professional, timely and courteous manner;
• Represent clients in judicial litigation and administrative appeals, hearings and other proceedings; and
• Negotiate/draft/review of contracts, deeds, leases, easements, and other documents.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Team-oriented, while remaining self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Display of ownership with job responsibilities
• Quick learner who demonstrates initiative and follow-through

Ogden Murphy Wallace is a multi-specialty firm primarily serving Pacific Northwest clients for over 100 years. OMW takes pride in providing exceptional legal services while, at the same time, offering its employees a professional, friendly and inclusive community, as well as a fun work environment. OMW offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan, paid time off, ten paid holidays per year, paid family leave, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The base compensation range for this position is $75,000 $85,000 to $120,000 $170,000 a year. Other compensation includes an annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution and additional discretionary bonus consideration. We encourage professional development by providing internal programs, external training, and opportunities to do interesting work.

Ogden Murphy Wallace is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, vendors and clients. OMW is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Shari Tipp, Human Resources Director, at stipp@omwlaw.com target="_blank">[email protected] or 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5600, Seattle, WA 98104. We look forward to hearing from you!