Attorney II needed for Seattle office

2-9 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking an Attorney II with 4-6 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research skills, trial and mediation experience, and the ability to handle complex legal issues. They must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, be highly organized, and be capable of managing multiple cases simultaneously. Attorney II will also be responsible for marketing the firm's services, performing discovery, managing client consultations, and ensuring the timely approval of invoices.

Duties:

• Mediation experience
• Trial experience
• Researching and analyzing the law on complex legal issues
• Writing memorandums, briefs, letters, and other documents
• Marketing your and the firm’s services to prospective clients
• Performing discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
• Performing due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions
• Managing a schedule to allow for consults and closure of consults to reach production/collection objectives sufficiently
• Closing consults within the Firm's range of 30-50%, depending on the practice area
• Timely approval of invoices is critical to the health of the business on a month-to-month basis monthly cycle
• Ensure support staff are fully utilized and productive
• Accurately and completely update CC with fees, engagement, trust, client information, invoices, etc. as required
• Actively engage in brand (personal and firm) expansion through blogs, social media posts, board and organization participation, etc.
• Actively seek positive comments from successful client engagements and positive star reviews
• Communicating and advising clients
• Performs 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

Skills:

• Professional attitude with a strong sense of discretion to keep sensitive information secure and private
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills when working with clients, members of the court, and other employees
• Strong organizational abilities and time management skills to handle many cases at once

Benefits:

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

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