What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Law Offices of Michael Clark?
Our law firm is looking for an attorney who is ready to represent our existing client base. The ideal candidate will work closely with the firm’s clients, administrative staff, and senior partners. If you have the ability to handle a diverse caseload, have stellar research and writing skills, can communicate effectively, and use today’s technology well, please start your application today!Compensation:
$100,000 yearly
Responsibilities:- Prepare various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
- Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
- Identify client conflicts and determine case strategies with options for resolution
- Preside over paralegals, administrative assistants in connection with keeping track of time records, reviewing client billing, setting up client meetings and completing client projects
- Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action
- Handle all aspects of litigating personal injury cases from initial filing through trial/arbitration or settlement
- Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
- Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw/Lexis)
- Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred Association
- Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in a law firm environment
- 2-5 years of experience representing clients in arbitrations and trials
- WSBA Membership required
We are a law firm made up of regular people. We help injured people financially recover so they can get their lives back. We do cases throughout Washington State. Most of our cases are in Pierce, King, and Thurston counties. We are relentless about bringing value to every client. We are not a settlement mill. We file lawsuits in most of our cases. We believe in recognizing humanity in all people. We embrace diversity and change. We have fun helping people. We are a team. We win together and we learn together.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work possible
Salary : $100,000