Family Law Attorney

Orionplacement; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Orionplacement in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced family law attorney to manage a diverse caseload including divorce, custody, and support matters. The role emphasizes direct client guidance, strategic filings, and effective courtroom advocacy in a busy practice.

Candidates must have 3+ years of actual family law practice and be licensed in good standing. On-site position with potential for collaboration across our San Diego office as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of actual family law practice experience.
• Licensed and in good standing with the applicable State Bar.
• Experience handling divorce, custody, support, and related family law matters.
• Strong motion practice, legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, legal separation, and related issues.
• Counsel clients through complex and sensitive legal matters with professionalism, confidence, and care.
• Draft, prepare, and file motions, pleadings, agreements, and other family law documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies tailored to each client's goals.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, negotiations, and depositions.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal team members.
• Move cases forward efficiently while delivering strong legal guidance and advocacy.

Skills

3+ years experience

Licensed attorney

Family law experience

Job description

Pay:

$104,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a focused family law practice where your work directly impacts clients navigating some of the most important moments of their lives.
• Handle meaningful divorce, custody, child support, legal separation, and related family law matters from start to finish.
• Be part of an energetic, experienced team that values strong advocacy, client service, and practical legal strategy.
• Step into a role with strong earning potential tied to performance and production.
• Build your career in a busy, established family law environment with a steady flow of client matters.

Location:

This is an on-site role based in our Seattle, WA office. We are also open to qualified candidates interested in our San Diego, CA office.

Note:

Candidates must have 3+ years of actual family law practice experience and be licensed in good standing in the applicable state where they will practice.

About Us

We are a well-established family law practice dedicated exclusively to helping clients through divorce, custody, support, legal separation, and related family law matters. Our team is energetic, knowledgeable, and committed to strong client advocacy in a fast-paced, high-impact practice area. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, legal separation, and related issues.
• Counsel clients through complex and sensitive legal matters with professionalism, confidence, and care.
• Draft, prepare, and file motions, pleadings, agreements, and other family law documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies tailored to each client's goals.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, negotiations, and depositions.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal team members.
• Move cases forward efficiently while delivering strong legal guidance and advocacy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of actual family law practice experience.
• Licensed and in good standing with the applicable State Bar.
• Experience handling divorce, custody, support, and related family law matters.
• Strong motion practice, legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills.