Description:
Are you an excellent attorney with a passion for amazing client services? Do you embody the core values of elevation, agility, and community? We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join our team and contribute to our company's mission of supporting our local community by empowering local business owners.Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing a diverse caseload, providing legal advice to clients in all areas of business law.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support legal strategies, negotiations, litigation, and make-or-break business decisions.
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, contracts, letters, and other documents for internal and external audiences.
- Manage rapidly shifting priorities to meet deadlines.
- Attend client meetings, depositions, and court hearings.
- Collaborate with partners and team members to ensure timely case progression and client satisfaction.
- Provide exceptional client service.
- Participate in local networking groups to increase firm visibility in the community and develop firm business opportunities.
- Stay up to date with legal developments and relevant industry trends.
Qualifications:
- Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Be licensed to practice law in the states of Idaho and Washington, or able to obtain licensure within 30 days of hire.
- Have no state bar disciplinary history in any jurisdiction.
- Pass a background check.
- Have at least 5 years of experience as an attorney in the areas of:
- Business Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Landlord/Tenant Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction
- Have strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate superior client service skills.
- Bring or be willing and able to quickly develop a book of business, focusing on areas the firm is not already specifically serving.
- Demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards.