[Washington, D.C.] Senior Attorney

Location: 1717 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006

Employment Type: Full-Time, in-person

Application Deadline: Until the position is filled

※ Please apply by emailing directly to us (see below). Thank you. 

About SJKP, LLP

SJKP, LLP is an international law firm serving individuals, businesses and multinational clients across corporate, commercial, cross border, real estate, litigation and immigration matters.

Our D.C. office is part of the Firm's continued expansion in the United States and works closely with our New York office and Korea headquarters. The senior attorney will receive support from the Firm's legal, management, accounting, HR, marketing and operational teams while leading the development of the Washington, D.C. practice.

To learn more about our firm, please visit our website at www.sjkplawfirm.com

Job Overview

SJKP, LLP is seeking a Washington, D.C. attorney to join our DC office as a Senior Attorney. 

This is a senior role for an attorney who is ready to handle matters independently, mentor other members of the team, and help shape the continued growth of the Firm's D.C. practice.

The Senior Attorney will work closely with our attorneys and staff, as well as with the New York office and Korea headquarters, on client matters, office operations, and business development. As the D.C. office grows, the role offers room to take on broader leadership and supervisory responsibilities in line with the attorney's experience and the needs of the practice.

Our D.C. office is supported on an ongoing basis by the Firm's New York office and Korea headquarters across legal, management, accounting, HR, marketing, and other operational functions, allowing our attorneys to focus on their clients and their work.

We especially welcome applicants who have supervised attorneys or staff, managed significant matters, or helped build and run a law firm's operations.

If you are interested in taking a senior role within the growing U.S. practice of an international law firm, please apply by emailing hr@sjkplaw.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage significant client matters within the attorney’s areas of experience
• Provide legal and strategic guidance to attorneys and staff as needed
• Support the efficient operation and continued development of the D.C. office
• Assist with team coordination, workflow management and client service
• Advise domestic and international clients on corporate, commercial, regulatory, litigation or cross border matters within the attorney’s areas of experience
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, referral sources, professional organizations and business networks
• Contribute to business development and the expansion of existing client relationships
• Support compliance with applicable D.C. professional responsibility and law practice requirements
• Collaborate with the New York office, Korea headquarters and Firm leadership on client service, staffing, business development and U.S. growth initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington, D.C. Bar
• At least five (5) years of substantial legal experience
• Ability to independently manage client matters and exercise sound professional judgment
• Strong client management, communication, negotiation and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff and international teams
• Interest in contributing to the growth and development of the Firm’s D.C. practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising attorneys or professional staff
• Prior law firm leadership, team management or practice management experience
• Experience handling significant or complex client matters
• Established professional or business network in D.C.
• Experience advising international clients, overseas investors or multinational businesses
• Experience with Clio or a similar legal practice management system
• Admission to additional U.S. jurisdictions
• Korean language ability is welcome but not required

Compensation

Base Salary: $130,000 to $300,000

• Initial compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and scope of responsibility.
• A formal compensation review will be conducted after the initial three month period based on performance, leadership, contribution to the D.C. office, business development results and organizational fit.
• Performance bonuses, client origination incentives and other incentive compensation may be provided separately in accordance with Firm policy.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to take on a senior role in the development of a growing D.C. practice
• Support from the Firm’s New York office and Korea headquarters
• Access to Firm resources across legal, accounting, HR, marketing and operations
• Performance and client origination incentives in addition to base salary
• Direct involvement in international and cross border matters
• Opportunities to assume broader leadership responsibilities as the D.C. office develops

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, expected salary, earliest start date and work authorization/visa status to hr@sjkplaw.com. Email Subject: "[DC Senior Attorney] - [Your Name]"