Mid-level Family Law Attorney

A law firm in Spokane, WA, seeks a Mid-level Family Law Attorney with 4-6 years of experience practicing family law. The candidate will handle various family law matters, including mediation, trial representation, legal research, and client communication.

Duties:

• Generate a portion (25%) of own billable work and attend four events per quarter.
• Handle mediation and trial proceedings.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues related to family law.
• Draft memorandums, briefs, letters, and other legal documents.
• Maintain a professional attitude and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively with clients, court members, and other employees.
• Manage multiple cases simultaneously with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Market the firm's services to prospective clients.
• Perform discovery of electronically stored data and hard copies of information.
• Conduct due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Bill an average of 1500 hours annually, with collections expected on 1400 hours of invoices worked.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) 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 as an attorney, focusing on family law.

Skills:

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong legal research abilities.
• Mediation and trial experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

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