Associate Attorney – Wenatchee

Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is seeking an Associate Attorney to support various practices in its Wenatchee office, including litigation, municipal, contracts, real estate/land use, employment, and estate planning.

Applicants must have a Washington State Bar license. All experience levels will be considered.

The ideal candidate will be expected to:

  • Provide legal support to senior attorneys by drafting, analyzing and interpreting agreements, contracts, and legal documents, including ordinances, resolutions, policies and procedures;
  • Research and analyze complex issues;
  • Manage multifaceted business transactions and closings;
  • Draft correspondence, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;
  • Manage all aspects of discovery, including the handling of electronically stored data and voluminous document productions and associated review;
  • Conduct and assist with depositions and other motions practice and court hearings;
  • Assist senior attorneys with trial preparation and/or to provide trial support;
  • Counsel clients to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws;
  • Strategize and negotiate solutions for clients;
  • Communicate with prospective and existing clients in a professional and courteous manner; and
  • Perform work independently to achieve client objectives.

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
  • Team oriented, while remaining self-motivated
  • Detail oriented
  • Display of ownership with job responsibilities
  • Quick learner who is intellectually curious with a passion for learning and growth
  • Strong communication skills


Ogden Murphy Wallace is a multi-specialty firm primarily serving Pacific Northwest clients for over 100 years, with offices in Seattle, Bellevue and Wenatchee. 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 to $120,000 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 or 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5600, Seattle, WA 98104. We look forward to hearing from you!

*Please ensure that your resume and cover letter specify the position you are applying for.