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Senior Employment Law Attorney II
Whitefish, MT

Senior Employment Law Attorney II

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

A Senior Employment Law Attorney II is a high-level attorney with 5 years of experience in law practice. They are expected to have a book of clients and be able to work independently with minimal support. The Senior Attorney II will receive a substantial portion (approximately 60%) of their work through Gravis Law's lead generation and marketing efforts, as well as referrals from other attorneys in the office. They are also responsible for generating 40% of their own billable work. The firm offers coaching and support services for attorney development and networking, and prioritizes work-life balance, a collaborative culture, and a competitive compensation and incentive structure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Mediating disputes between employers and employees
- Representing clients in trials
- Conducting legal research and analyzing complex legal issues
- Drafting legal documents such as memorandums, briefs, and letters
- Marketing services to potential clients
- Reviewing electronic and hard copy information for litigation preparation
- Performing due diligence in all matters
- Strong communication and advocacy skills, including empathetic listening
- Managing schedule to meet production and collection objectives
- Closing consultations at a rate of 30-50% depending on practice area
- Timely approval of invoices to ensure financial health of the business
- Utilizing support staff effectively and efficiently
- Updating client information and billing accurately in the firm's system
- Sharing work tasks with other attorneys and support staff if over-subscribed
- Actively promoting personal and firm brand through blogs, social media, and organization participation
- Seeking positive feedback from satisfied clients and obtaining positive reviews

Other job-related duties as assigned.

The Senior Attorney II is expected to bill an average of 1500 hours annually, with collections expected on 1400 hours of invoices while working a full-time schedule. This equates to billing 30 hours per week for 50 weeks of the year.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
- Strong legal research skills
- Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
- Admitted to the bar in the state in which they intend to practice, or eligible for reciprocal admission
- 5 years of experience as an attorney

*Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.

Work Environment/Conditions/Physical Demands:

This job is primarily performed in a standard office setting. Employees must have the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance as per Gravis policy. Some weekend, holiday, and on-call work may be required, and occasional overnight travel may be necessary.

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