Senior Family Law Attorney I

A law firm is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney I with the following responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits:

Job Overview:

The Senior Family Law Attorney I will be responsible for managing a caseload of family law matters, from initial consultation through resolution, while also actively participating in firm marketing and brand expansion efforts. This role requires strong communication, advocacy, organizational skills, and a commitment to client satisfaction.

Duties:

• Utilize 5+ years of law practice experience to manage a caseload of family law effectively matters.
• Demonstrate a successful record of mediation experience and significant trial experience.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis on 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 in preparation for litigation
• Conduct due diligence in all matters
• Manage schedule to accommodate consultations and closure of consults to meet production/collection objectives.
• Close consultations within the firm's range of 30-50%, depending on the practice area
• Ensure timely approval of invoices to maintain the financial health of the business.
• Fully utilize and ensure the productivity of support staff
• Update the case management system accurately and entirely with fees, engagement, trust, client information, invoices, etc.
• Expand the personal and firm brand actively through blogs, social media posts, board and organization participation, etc.
• Solicit positive comments and reviews from successful client engagements
• 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 WA Bar
• 5+ years of experience as an attorney with a successful track record in family law practice
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Strong legal research skills

Benefits:

• 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

Location:

Lynnwood, WA