Vandeberg Johnson Gandara PS is an established mid-sized Tacoma law firm providing a unique office environment that is committed to balancing work life and personal life. The lengthy tenure of many of our attorneys and staff speaks to our respectful, friendly, team atmosphere.
We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining attorneys who are academically and intellectually gifted and highly skilled. Just as important to us is the integrity of our attorneys and the reputation for honesty and trustworthiness that our attorneys carry before the local bar and judiciary.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic contributor to the Firm and office culture and have a collaborative work approach.
Attorney Job Openings
Possible Benefits Include:
- Profit sharing and 401(k) match
- Medical insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Parking
- CLEs
- Bar and other dues
- FSA plans
Associate Attorney – Entry Level
Interested candidates, please send your resume and cover letter to Mark Hood, Firm President, at mhood@vjglaw.com.
Job Description:
Vandeberg Johnson Gandara’s practice includes business, estate planning, real estate, and education law. We are looking for an entry level or lateral associate attorney that will practice in a variety of areas, including civil litigation, business/employment, real estate, and research and writing.
Qualifications:
Top 30% of class preferred. Excellent writing skills, diligence, and a professional approach to the practice of law required. Bar passage required.
Compensation Range:
$70,000 to $90,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
Associate Attorney – Employment Law
Interested candidates, please send your resume and cover letter to Mark Hood, Firm President, at mhood@vjglaw.com.
Job Description:
Vandeberg Johnson Gandara’s practice includes business, estate planning, real estate, and education law. We are looking for a lateral hire to practice primarily in employment law, emphasizing in employer representation and litigation.
Qualifications:
Two years employment law experience required. Candidates must possess a JD from an accredited law school or equivalent law clerk program and be licensed to practice law in the State of Washington. A transfer book of business is welcome.
Compensation Range:
$90,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and current book of business
Staff Job Openings
Legal Assistant - Estate Planning
Please reply to Diana McCormack, Administrator - dmccormack@vjglaw.com
Summary of Full-Time Position:
Provide legal assistant support to three attorneys whose practice areas include estate planning, probates, and trusts. The position requires that the legal assistant work with minimal supervision and according to established firm policies and procedures to perform a variety of legal assistant and clerical duties for assigned attorneys.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- One year law firm experience as an estate planning legal assistant.
- Ability to utilize forms to draft estate planning documents, pleadings, deeds, correspondence, and other items as requested.
- Proofread for content and accuracy.
- Schedule meetings; time entry; process incoming mail and deliveries; scan and photocopy projects; maintain client files; filing.
- Maintain attorney calendars and deadline reminder systems.
- As requested by attorneys, meet with clients to receive and/or assist with the signing of documents; maintain appropriate appearance and demeanor; maintain positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff; observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationship and all matters relating to the firm and its attorneys and staff; never offer legal advice.
Benefits:
- paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- discretionary profit sharing and holiday bonus
- 401K match
- medical, long-term disability, life, and flexible spending plans
- transportation allowance
Salary:
- 60K - 65K / annual