Senior Family Law Attorney I

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Job Overview: A law firm in Everett, WA, is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney I with a successful mediation and trial experience track record. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and advocacy skills and the ability to manage a busy schedule and meet production objectives.

Duties:

• Conducting research and analysis on complex legal issues
• Writing memorandums, briefs, letters, and other legal documents
• Marketing the attorney's and firm's services to prospective clients
• Performing discovery of electronically stored data and hard copies of information for litigation
• Conducting due diligence in all legal matters
• Managing a schedule to allow for consultations and closure of consultations to meet production objectives
• Closing consultations within the firm's range of 30-50%, depending on the practice area
• Timely approval of invoices to maintain financial health
• Ensuring support staff are fully utilized and productive
• Updating case management system with fees, engagement, trust, client information, invoices, etc.
• Actively engaging in personal and firm brand expansion through blogs, social media posts, board, and organization participation
• Seeking positive comments and reviews from successful client engagements
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 5+ years of law practice experience
• Successful record of mediation experience
• Significant and successful trial experience
• Strong communication and advocacy skills, including empathetic listening
• 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 WA Bar

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Trial preparation and litigation
• Mediation
• Communication and advocacy
• Time management and scheduling
• Marketing and business development
• Case management software proficiency

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
• Admission (or eligibility for reciprocal admission) to WA Bar

Job Location: Everett, WA

Benefits offered:

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

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