Associate Family Law Attorney

Clifftop Law; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Clifftop Law PLLC in the Washington, DC area seeks an Associate Attorney with a strong foundation in Family Law to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage cases from inception through resolution, draft motions, handle depositions, and advocate for clients in hearings.

This full-time role requires a J.D. (or foreign degree + LLM) and active bar admission in Washington State, with a 1500 billable hour expectation per year and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Washington State.
• Experience in family law including divorce and parenting plans is preferred.
• Ability to draft motions and conduct depositions, with strong client advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, handle depositions, and represent clients at hearings.
• Maintain strong client communication throughout the case lifecycle.
• Collaborate with firm leadership while working independently.

Skills

Litigation

Family Law

Client Communication

Education

J.D. or Foreign law degree + LLM

Job description

Job Description

About the JobOverview:Clifftop Law PLLC is a team-oriented and fast-paced General law practice seeking a dedicated and skilled Associate Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in various areas of law, primarily focusing on Family Law.

Job Details

• Compensation: Salary range $100,000- $130,000 depending on experience.
• Employment Type: Full-Time.

We are looking for a self-starter who has a passion for helping individuals and families through the toughest times of their lives.

Position Overview

This position requires a law degree (J.D.) OR a Foreign law degree + LLM, must be licensed to practice law in Washington State.The attorney will manage cases from inception through resolution, including drafting motions, handling depositions, and working closely with clients.This position is ideal for a self-sufficient litigator who enjoys courtroom work and client advocacy.

Handle divorce, parenting plan, and related family law matters.

Must complete 1500 billable hours per year, dependent on availability of case work.

Draft and argue motions.

Conduct and defend depositions.

Manage cases independently while collaborating with firm leadership.

Maintain strong client communication throughout the case lifecycle.

Daily work expectations

Daily work expectations include:

• Establishing positive and collaborative working relationships with clients, colleagues, and the courts.
• Effectively applying legal solutions to clients’ issues.
• Clearly and empathetically communicating legal options to clients.
• Effectively representing clients at hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Consulting with and retaining new clients.
• Working with staff to accurately calendar all hearings, filing deadlines, and other key dates.
• Timely communicating with the Managing Attorney, Supervising Attorney, and team members to continue developing skill set and taking on more challenging legal issues.
• Ability to multitask on a variety of projects.
• Ability to work both independently & within a team environment.
• Take ownership of assignments and execute them timely.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401K.
• Paid time off.

Schedule:Monday to Friday.8 am - 5 pm.

Benefit Conditions

Benefit Conditions:3-month waiting period may apply.Only full-time employees are eligible.

Ability to Relocate

Ability to Relocate:Lynnwood, WA 98036: Relocate before starting work (Required).

Work Location

Work Location:

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Join our team as an Associate Attorney where you can grow your career while making a significant impact on our clients' lives through dedicated legal support and advocacy.