Family Law Attorney II

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a highly skilled and experienced Family Law Attorney II to join its team in Everett, WA. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in family law with 4-6 years of experience, including mediation and trial experience. This role requires excellent legal research and writing skills, a professional attitude, and strong interpersonal communication skills. The attorney will manage a busy caseload, perform legal research, and represent clients in family law matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducted mediation and participated in trials for family law cases.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft memorandums, briefs, letters, and other legal documents.
• Maintain a professional attitude and ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other employees.
• Organize and manage time efficiently to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Market legal services to prospective clients.
• Perform discovery of electronically stored data and hard copies of information for litigation preparation.
• Conduct due diligence in legal matters related to contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions.
• If necessary, manage a schedule to accommodate consultations and meet production/collection objectives, including outside core hours and weekends.
• Achieve 30-50% closure rates for consultations, depending on the practice area.
• Approve invoices on time to ensure the financial health of the business.
• Ensure full utilization and productivity of support staff.
• Accurately update client contact (CC) systems with fees, engagement, trust, client information, and invoices.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and support staff to share work tasks and meet firm objectives.
• Engage in personal and firm brand expansion through blogging, social media, board participation, and other activities.
• Actively seek positive client feedback and star reviews.
• Communicate and advise clients effectively.
• 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.
• Mediation experience.
• Trial experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional attitude and a strong sense of discretion.

Skills:

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in legal research.
• Strong organizational abilities and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Marketing and client engagement skills.
• Proficiency in managing legal schedules and consultations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Education:

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

Certifications:

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

Job Location:

• Everett, WA

Benefits Offered:

• 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.