Job Description

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an experienced mid real estate attorney for engagement through the firm’s alternative-track contract attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected contract attorney will work with the Real Property practice group handling loan transactions and financing matters. 

Attorneys who are seeking more flexibility and a part-time schedule, are encouraged to apply.

This contract position will be remote, part-time, and will be for an initial 6 month term. For successful candidates, the contract position may be renewed for additional terms and the opportunity could be significantly longer. We are looking for attorneys interested in establishing a flexible working relationship with the firm.

The chosen resource will assist the firm's Real Property practice group with a large number of affordable housing construction loan transactions for clients, including drafting loan-related and other documents, handling title and survey reviews, and reviewing and summarizing subordinate financing sources and restrictive covenants documents.

The ideal candidate will have:
* 3+ years of real estate experience in a mid-larger law firm or in-house setting.
* Strong drafting skills and experience managing loan transactions, including financing and deal closings.
* Residency and active bar admission in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC.
* Availability to work part-time hours, 20-25 hours per week. 
* Ability to work remotely and quickly handle high volume programmatic legal matters.
* Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision and direction.

Please note that this is an alternative track, contract-based position managed by DWT’s flexible contract staffing program, DWTSurge. We are interested in candidates who are seeking growth opportunities in the legal industry and are interested in providing continuous, high-value client service to the Firm’s attorneys and to our clients. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). Medical benefits will not be provided. If you are interested in a more traditional lateral position, please check the DWT careers page for staff opportunities. 

SALARY RANGE:
The hourly range for this position in CA, WA, DC, and New York is $80 to $120/hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Medical benefits will be provided. 

Additional benefits include:
* First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm
* TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
* Voluntary Pet Insurance
* Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm
Wellness Benefits:
* Peloton App
* Headspace App

WASHINGTON STATE
Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiting Manager, at mariahwatson@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine - central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals - including those who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession - can have, and can see, a path to success. We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at https://www.dwt.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.

In order to support our effort to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive law firm, we request that you voluntarily provide demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email HumanResources_Confidential@dwt.com.

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