Attorney I needed for Seattle office

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Attorney I

Job Overview: A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking an Attorney I with a strong background in legal research, writing, and client communication. The ideal candidate will have experience in mediation and trial and a proactive approach to marketing the firm's services.

Duties:

• Researching and analyzing the law on complex legal issues.
• Writing memorandums, briefs, letters, and other legal documents.
• Marketing personal and firm services to prospective clients.
• Performing discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation.
• Conducting due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Communicating and advising clients on legal matters.
• Managing a schedule to accommodate consultations and achieve production/collection objectives.
• Closing consultations 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.
• Ensuring support staff are fully utilized and productive.
• Accurately and completely updating CC with fees, engagement, trust, client information, invoices, etc., as required.
• Sharing work tasks with other attorneys and support staff if over-subscribed ensures the firm meets objectives to serve communities.
• Actively engaging in personal and firm brand expansion through blogs, social media posts, board and organization participation, etc.
• Actively seeking positive comments from successful client engagements and positive star reviews.
• 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 WA Bar.
• 3+ years of experience as an attorney.

Certifications:

• None specified.

Skills:

• Mediation experience (highly preferred).
• Trial experience (preferred).
• Marketing skills.
• Time management and scheduling.
• Communication and client advising.
• Team management and collaboration.

Job Location: Seattle, WA

Benefits offered:

• 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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