Senior Employment Law Attorney II

A law firm based in Boise is seeking a Senior Employment Law Attorney II with extensive experience in mediation, trial, legal research, and advocacy. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, marketing acumen, and the ability to manage a demanding schedule. This role requires significant trial and mediation experience, excellent legal research and writing skills, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school. The candidate must be admitted to the Bar in the state.

Duties:

• Conduct mediations and trials with a successful track record.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft memorandums, briefs, letters, and other legal documents.
• Market personal and firm services to prospective clients.
• Perform discovery of electronically stored data and hard copies of information.
• Conduct due diligence in all matters.
• Manage a schedule to allow for consultations and closure of consultations.
• Actively engage in brand expansion through blogs, social media, and organization participation.
• Seek positive feedback from successful client engagements.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in the state or eligibility for reciprocal admission.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Admission (or eligibility for reciprocal admission) to the Bar in the state.

Skills:

• Successful record of mediation and trial experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding schedule and meet production objectives.
• Marketing skills to promote personal and firm services.
• Proficiency in conducting discovery of electronically stored data.
• Empathetic listening skills for effective client interactions.

Experience:

5+ years of law practice experience with a book.