Senior Family Law Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Family Law Attorney to join its team in Reno, NV. This role requires a high-level attorney with over five years of legal practice experience. The successful candidate will thrive with autonomy and support, generating a portion of their own billable work while receiving substantial work through the firm's lead generation and marketing efforts.

Duties

• Demonstrate a successful record of mediation and trial experience.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft memorandums, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Market legal services to prospective clients.
• Conduct discovery of electronic and hard copy data for litigation.
• Engage in empathetic communication and advocacy.
• Manage schedules to meet production and collection objectives.
• Ensure timely approval of invoices.
• Utilize support staff effectively.
• Engage in personal and firm brand expansion activities.
• Seek positive client feedback and reviews.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission or eligibility for bar admission in the practicing state.
• Over five years of experience as an attorney.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission or eligibility for bar admission in the practicing state.

Skills

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Empathetic communication and advocacy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick days.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid volunteer time off up to 16 hours annually.
• Opportunity for cross-training and growth within the organization.
• Eligibility for the Attorney Bonus Program.