Associate Attorney - Family Law
I'm partnering with a well-regarded family law practice in the Seattle area that is seeking multiple Family Law Attorneys to join its growing team. This opportunity is open to both experienced family law practitioners and attorneys looking to build their career in a supportive environment that combines professional autonomy with strong mentorship and operational support.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for attorneys who value flexibility, work-life balance, and control over their practice. The firm offers an innovative compensation structure that allows attorneys to determine the pace of their workload while still providing meaningful earning potential and career growth.
Whether you're seeking a high-production practice with significant bonus opportunities or a more balanced schedule, this role offers the flexibility to align your career with your personal and professional goals.
What You'll Do
- Represent clients in family law matters, including mediation and dispute resolution.
- Advise and counsel clients through complex and often sensitive legal issues.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on family law and litigation matters.
- Draft motions, memoranda, briefs, correspondence, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
- Manage discovery, including electronically stored information and traditional document production.
- Prepare cases for mediation, hearings, and trial proceedings.
- Perform legal due diligence and case strategy development.
- Collaborate with support staff to ensure efficient case management and client service.
- Participate in business development activities, consultations, and client retention efforts.
- Engage with the local legal community through bar associations and professional organizations.
What We're Looking For
- Licensed to practice law in Washington State with a clean disciplinary record.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Experience representing clients in mediation is required.
- Trial experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client relationship skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities effectively.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in practice development and client service.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Exceptionally flexible productivity model that allows attorneys to tailor their workload based on individual goals.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment with mentorship and knowledge sharing.
- Strong administrative, operational, and business development support.
- Investment in technology and tools that enhance efficiency and client service.
- Opportunities for leadership development and long-term career growth.
- Culture that values work-life integration and attorney well-being.
- Meaningful community involvement and professional engagement opportunities.
Benefits
- Base Salary + Bonus After 800 Hours Collected
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with 5% employer match
- Public transport or parking allowance
- Bar dues, DRAW dues, and CLE credits