Senior Employment Law Attorney III

Job Overview:

A law firm in Richland, WA, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Employment Law Attorney III to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a successful record in mediation and trial experience and possess strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills. This position requires a proactive individual capable of managing a busy schedule, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to the firm's growth through marketing and community engagement.

Duties:

• Mediate and litigate employment law cases successfully.
• Conduct thorough legal 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 in preparation for litigation.
• Exercise due diligence in all legal matters.
• Maintain strong communication and advocacy skills, including empathetic listening.
• Manage a schedule to allow for client consultations and closures to meet production/collection objectives.
• Achieve consult closure rates within the firm's range of 30-50%, depending on the practice area.
• Approve invoices timely to ensure business health on a monthly cycle.
• Ensure support staff are fully utilized and productive.
• Update client communication (CC) with fees, engagements, trust, client information, and invoices accurately and completely.
• Share work tasks with other attorneys and support staff to meet community service objectives.
• Engage in brand expansion through blogs, social media posts, board, and organization participation.
• Seek positive client feedback and star reviews from successful 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 employment attorney.
• Significant and successful trial experience.
• Proven mediation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competence in empathetic listening.
• Ability to manage a busy schedule and meet production/collection objectives.
• Proficiency in performing due diligence and discovery processes.
• Capable of actively engaging in marketing and community involvement.

Education:

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

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong mediation and trial skills.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in writing legal documents and correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competent in empathetic listening and client advocacy.
• Ability to manage schedules and meet objectives.
• Proficiency in performing due diligence and discovery.
• Active engagement in marketing and community activities.

Benefits Offered:

• 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: Coverage of all federal holidays.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually.