Family Law Attorney II

Job Title: Family Law Attorney II

Job Overview: A law firm in Lynnwood, WA, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Family Law Attorney II to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience practicing law, with a strong background in family law, including mediation and trial experience. This role requires excellent legal research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently. The attorney will be responsible for handling complex legal issues, performing due diligence, and actively engaging in the firm's marketing and brand expansion efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Write memorandums, briefs, letters, and other legal documents.
• Maintain a professional attitude with a strong sense of discretion to keep sensitive information secure and private.
• Communicate effectively with clients, court members, and other employees.
• Organize and manage time efficiently to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Market the firm’s services to prospective clients.
• Perform discovery of electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation.
• Conduct due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Manage a schedule to allow for consultations and the closure of consults, including outside core hours and weekends as necessary.
• Achieve a consult closing rate within the firm’s target range of 30-50%, depending on the practice area.
• Approve invoices timely to ensure monthly financial health, avoiding recurring delays that may lead to disciplinary actions.
• Ensure support staff are fully utilized and productive.
• Update client information, fees, engagement details, trust accounts, and invoices accurately and completely in the case management system.
• Share work tasks with other attorneys and support staff when over-subscribed to meet the firm's objectives.
• Engage actively in brand expansion through blogs, social media posts, board participation, and organization involvement.
• Seek and encourage positive client feedback and star reviews.
• Advise and communicate effectively with clients.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
• Admission (or eligibility for reciprocal admission) to the Washington State Bar.
• 4-6 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on family law.
• Mediation experience.
• Trial experience.
• Excellent legal research skills.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Skills:

• Professional attitude with strong discretion.
• Ability to handle sensitive information securely and privately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent marketing and client engagement skills.
• Competence in performing due diligence and discovery.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to manage consultations and meet production/collection objectives.
• Timely invoice approval and financial management.
• Effective team collaboration and task sharing.
• Active engagement in brand and firm marketing initiatives.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Washington State Bar (or eligibility for reciprocal admission).

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.

Job Location:

• Lynnwood, WA