Senior Lawyer

Truce Law

Senior Lawyer

Seattle, WA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Do you have a successful track record representing clients and are interested in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, and notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route to success. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today. Responsibilities: • Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings • Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts • Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions • Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local, state, and federal levels • Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests/responses • Advocate on behalf of clients by thoroughly understanding their needs, analyzing the situation, and developing strategic action plans. • Represent clients in court proceedings as required. • Regularly audit your active matters and provide clients with a monthly case update (summarizing the status of their case, recent accomplishments, and forthcoming steps) to keep them informed and maintain good communication. • Collaborate closely with the Mentoring Attorney to brainstorm case strategies and best options for our clients. • Review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders. • Lead your legal pod, including paralegals and legal assistants, while fostering a positive and productive work environment. • Engage actively in legal team meetings and one-on-one meetings with the Mentoring Attorney to promote both individual and team growth. • Conduct consultations with prospective clients. • Promote Truce Law by actively developing and maintaining relationships with law firms and community stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest. Qualifications: • Five years of experience as a senior associate in the legal industry • Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision • Four-year bachelor’s degree and successful completion of law school from an accredited law school • Prior experience representing clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration • Member of state and local bar associations in good standing • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a family law attorney. • Demonstrated experience in trial, mediation, and arbitration representation. • Active Washington State Bar License • In-depth knowledge of Washington State family law. • Lives in the state of Washington is a requirement Compensation: $194,000 - $214,000 yearly

    • Advocate on behalf of clients by thoroughly understanding their needs, analyzing the situation, and developing strategic action plans. • Represent clients in court proceedings as required. • Regularly audit your active matters and provide clients with a monthly case update (summarizing the status of their case, recent accomplishments, and forthcoming steps) to keep them informed and maintain good communication. • Collaborate closely with the Mentoring Attorney to brainstorm case strategies and best options for our clients. • Review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders. • Lead your legal pod, including paralegals and legal assistants, while fostering a positive and productive work environment. • Engage actively in legal team meetings and one-on-one meetings with the Mentoring Attorney to promote both individual and team growth. • Conduct consultations with prospective clients. • Promote Truce Law by actively developing and maintaining relationships with law firms and community stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest.