Associate Attorney

Strata Family Law; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Bar dues

Continuing legal education support

Job summary

Strata Family Law in Tacoma seeks a new or soon-to-be new attorney for a hands-on associate role in family law. The position includes mentorship, increasing responsibility, and direct client interaction. Qualifications include a J.D. and Washington bar eligibility. Location is Tacoma with occasional travel to Olympia.

Base salary ranges from $100,000 to $115,000 plus bonuses; benefits cover health, dental, vision, paid time off, and bar dues plus CLE support. Start date is flexible.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed in Washington or eligible/awaiting admission to the Washington State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and declarations.
• Conduct discovery and negotiate with opposing counsel.
• Prepare for mediation and hearings.
• Appear in court and advance own caseload.
• Learn family law through hands-on mentorship and supervision.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Clear communication

Curiosity and diligence

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Strata Family Law is seeking a new or soon-to-be-new attorney to join our Tacoma office. Recent law school graduates, attorneys awaiting Washington bar results, and newly licensed attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior family law experience is not required.

This position is designed for a new attorney who wants to learn how to actually practice law—not simply research and review documents. Strata provides hands-on training and mentorship, with increasing responsibility as the associate develops. The associate will learn to manage cases, work directly with clients, draft pleadings and declarations, conduct discovery, negotiate with opposing counsel, prepare for mediation and hearings, appear in court, and ultimately manage their own cases.

We practice family law with a combination of strong advocacy, strategic thinking, preparation, honesty, and emotional intelligence. We are looking for someone who is curious, hardworking, dependable, receptive to feedback, comfortable asking questions, and interested in developing into an excellent lawyer. We can teach family law; we are looking for someone who wants to learn it.

Location: Tacoma, Washington, with occasional travel to our Olympia office

Compensation: $100,000–$115,000 base salary, plus bonuses

Benefits: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness benefit; paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays; Washington State and county bar dues; and continuing legal education support

Start Date: Flexible

Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed in Washington or eligible for/awaiting admission to the Washington State Bar

Application Materials: Resume, short cover letter, and list of 3 references