Senior Employment Law Attorney III

Job Overview

A law firm in Mesa, AZ, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Employment Law Attorney III to join their team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in mediation, significant trial experience, and strong legal research and writing skills. The role requires a proactive approach to marketing, managing client consultations, and ensuring the efficient operation of support staff. This position offers an opportunity to engage in complex legal issues and actively contribute to the firm’s growth and reputation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Successfully mediate employment law disputes.
• Represent clients in significant and complex trial cases.
• Research and analyze laws on complex legal issues.
• Draft memorandums, briefs, letters, and other legal documents.
• Market the firm's services to prospective clients.
• Perform discovery of electronically stored data and hard copies in preparation for litigation.
• Conduct due diligence in all legal matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and empathetic listening skills.
• Manage and schedule consultations to meet production and collection objectives.
• Achieve a consult closure rate within the firm’s target range of 30-50%, depending on the practice area.
• Approve invoices timely to ensure the financial health of the firm.
• Ensure support staff are fully utilized and productive.
• Accurately update client information, fees, engagement, trust accounts, and invoices in the firm’s systems.
• Engage in brand expansion through blogging, social media, and participation in boards and organizations.
• Seek positive feedback and star reviews from successful client engagements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Proficient in managing electronic and hard copy data discovery.
• Effective in marketing and business development.
• Competent in managing and closing client consultations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with support staff.
• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
• Admission (or eligibility for reciprocal admission) to the Arizona Bar.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as an employment attorney.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission (or eligibility for reciprocal admission) to the Arizona Bar.

Skills

• Excellent legal writing and interpersonal communication.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis.
• Strong advocacy and empathetic listening skills.
• Ability to market legal services effectively.
• Skilled in managing legal discovery processes.
• Competence in managing and closing consultations.
• Strong organizational and management skills.

Job Location

• Mesa, AZ

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Unlimited PTO for vacation and sick days.
• Paid Federal Holidays.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually.