Of Counsel Attorney

Description

Virtual law firm located in North Seattle seeks experienced attorney to engage in each of the firm's practice areas of business law, estate planning and probate.  This is a part-time independent contractor position, with pay dependent on hours billed, but is intended to be a long term opportunity to develop a practice and become Of Counsel to the firm. Successful candidate will:

·         Possess a strong interest in and enthusiasm for all of the firm's practice areas, and be experienced in at least one of them.

·         Start off with strong legal skills, and possess a continual drive to improve in all aspects of his/her work product.

·         Be able to set up an appropriate home office to perform work on an on-going basis.

·         Be available to bill 400 - 600 hundred hours annually.

·         Be willing to travel to the firm's North Seattle conference room to meet with clients on an on-going basis.

·         Be willing to spend 5-10 hours monthly, which is time that will not be billed to the firm, in developing a client base by enthusiastically participating in the firm's marketing efforts including: (1) a willingness to speak to potential clients in initial consultations; (2) speaking at continuing legal education courses and other events; (3) writing articles for publication; (4) actively and consistently participating in social media; (5) attending marketing events; and (6) blogging on a monthly basis. Please note that an existing client base is desirable, but not required.

·         Participate in our legal community in some meaningful way, such as involvement on a Bar committee.

·         Participate in pro bono or some other non-profit activity.

·         Be nice, communicative, highly professional, ethical, and approach the practice of law at all times with high integrity, in order to maintain the firm's strong reputation.

·         Be willing to participate collaboratively as part of a virtual team.

·         Be a natural at providing a high level of accessibility, responsiveness, and caring customer service to our clients.

·         Want to build a great professional reputation in our legal community while working part-time.

·         Have a desire to find "a place to call home," in a professional sense, on a long-term basis.

Does this sound like you? It's a fabulous, and unique, opportunity for the right person. If interested, please contact NorthSeattleLawFirm@gmail.com, and include a resume and cover letter. Please do not attempt to contact the firm in any way other than the e-mail address provided.