Discovery Attorney

Dellino Family Law Group; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Dellino Family Law Group is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Discovery Department in Washington. You will manage the discovery process for a full caseload, drafting and reviewing key discovery tools and coordinating with attorneys and paralegals to support litigation strategy.

The ideal candidate has civil litigation or family law background, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to meet billable hour requirements in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• WA Bar admission required.
• At least four years of experience as a family law or civil litigation attorney, discovery attorney, or law clerk.
• Proficiency in e-filing and experience with legal tech including ShareFile, Adobe, MS Office 365, Slack, Apple systems, and Clio.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the discovery process for a full caseload.
• Draft and review interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, subpoenas, and other discovery tools.
• Organize discovery workflows and client materials; contribute to the firm’s knowledge base.
• Coordinate litigation strategy and discovery needs with attorneys and paralegals.
• Provide proactive suggestions in litigation and discovery enhancements; assist with trial prep.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Billable hours

Attention to detail

Education

Washington State Bar admission

Tools

ShareFile

Adobe

MS Office 365

Slack

Apple systems

Clio

Job description

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Washington State (Washington State bar admission). We encourage candidates with 4+ years of experience to apply. Compensation for highly experienced candidates may be considered above the expected hiring range listed here. Expected Hiring Range: $125,000 - $175,000 Broad Pay Range: $125,000 - $250,000+ Signing bonus for direct hires! If you don’t want to be in court and love to get deep into projects, possess litigation, discovery, and/or clerking experience, and have a strong attention to detail, you may have found your dream job at Dellino Family Law Group. We are one of the best and largest family law firms in Washington. We have a heavy litigation practice and focus on providing the best results to clients, including comprehensive attention to the discovery process. We seek an experienced and detail-oriented Attorney to join our team in our Discovery Department. This role plays a critical part in supporting clients in family law matters, managing the discovery process alongside your own dedicated discovery paralegal, and providing case support. Your experience in civil litigation or family law, a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping clients make you the ideal fit. You want someone else to go to court while you work on the details and discovery strategy behind the scenes. If this sounds like you, come be part of a highly respected family law firm that values professional growth and teamwork.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the discovery process for a full caseload, including:

• Drafting and reviewing interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, subpoenas, and other discovery-related tools and correspondence.
• Organizing and maintaining discovery-related workflows, processes, and client materials, contributing to the firm's knowledge base.
• Collaborating closely with attorneys and paralegals to coordinate litigation strategy and discovery needs.
• Providing proactive suggestions throughout the litigation process, including trial preparation and ongoing discovery enhancements.
• Ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures regarding scheduling and client communication.

Qualifications:

• Washington State Bar admission.
• At least four years of experience as a family law or civil litigation attorney, discovery attorney, or law clerk, and a solid understanding of Washington State court rules and procedures, particularly in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties (experience in other counties is a plus).
• Proficiency in e-filing and experience using legal technology, including ShareFile, Adobe, MS Office 365, Slack, Apple systems, and Clio, or the ability to learn systems you are unfamiliar with quickly.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with attention to detail in drafting legal documents and client communications.
• Interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to assist clients through challenging legal matters.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to being a valuable member of our firm’s team and culture.
• A sense of humor - because we know that family law can be challenging, and a supportive work environment makes all the difference.
• The ability to meet billable hour requirements while maintaining high-quality work.

Compensation:

$125,000 - $175,000 per year