Attorney II needed for University Place office

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Job Title: Attorney II

Job Overview: A law firm in University Place, WA, seeks an Attorney II with 4-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research skills, trial and mediation experience, and excellent interpersonal communication abilities. Responsibilities include representing clients, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and marketing the firm's services. The position requires a Juris Doctor degree and admission (or eligibility) to the WA Bar.

Duties:

• Mediation experience
• Trial experience
• Researching and analyzing the law on complex legal issues
• Writing memorandums, briefs, letters, and other documents
• Maintaining a professional attitude with a strong sense of discretion
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities and time management skills
• Marketing services to prospective clients
• Performing discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information
• Performing due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions
• Managing a schedule to allow for consults and closure of consults
• Closing consults within Firms range of 30-50% depending on the practice area
• Timely approval of invoices
• Ensure support staff are fully utilized and productive
• Accurately updating client information and invoices
• Sharing work tasks with other attorneys and support staff
• Actively engaging in brand expansion through blogs, social media posts, and organization participation
• Seeking positive feedback from successful client engagements
• Communicating and advising clients
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Excellent legal research skills
• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
• Admission (or eligibility for reciprocal admission) to the WA Bar
• 4-6 years of experience as an attorney

Benefits:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off: Unlimited PTO for Vacation/Sick days
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually

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