Family Law Attorney

Elise Buie Family Law Group; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 99,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm that redefines family law with a dynamic and innovative culture. As a Family Law Attorney, you'll play a vital role in empowering clients through their legal journeys, ensuring they receive compassionate and effective representation. With a strong focus on community and collaboration, this position offers the opportunity to work remotely while making a meaningful impact in the lives of clients. The firm values integrity, excellence, and personal growth, providing a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. If you're passionate about family law and ready to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Subsidized Medical Insurance

Subsidized Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Matching Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time

Bonding Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in Family Law preferred.
• Must be licensed and active with the Washington State Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients’ legal needs and offer counsel.
• Represent clients in courtroom settings and negotiations.

Skills

Legal Experience

Family Law Knowledge

Writing Skills

Social and Emotional Intelligence

Community Engagement

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Washington State Bar License

Tools

Dropbox

Adobe

MS Office 365

Slack

Clio

Job description

About the Family Law Attorney Position

Overview:

At Elise Buie Family Law Group (“EBFLG”), we redefine the standard of care in family law. We offer a dynamic and innovative work culture designed to empower you. Our vision is centered on facilitating successful and compassionate transitions for our clients while also fostering a workplace where our team members find purpose and joy, both professionally and personally.

Founded in 2015 by Elise Buie, our firm, based in Seattle, has embraced remote operations from day one. At EBFLG, we pride ourselves on maintaining civility throughout the divorce process, advocating fiercely for our clients and their children to ensure they emerge from challenges with dignity and resilience.

Who you’ll work with:

At Elise Buie Family Law Group, we’re all about care, integrity, and excellence. As part of our vibrant team, you’ll play a crucial role in providing top-tier legal solutions to our clients. Expect to be a key player, collaborate closely with team members, offer fresh perspectives and ideas, and champion process improvements.

Together, we form a cohesive team dedicated to compassion, connection, and growth in our careers and our lives. Join us at EBFLG, where each day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

What you’ll be doing:

The Attorney role involves consistently identifying clients’ legal needs, offering counsel, clarifying legal options, and adeptly representing them in courtroom settings and negotiations. Our top priorities are making sure our clients feel fully supported and receive optimal, cost-effective legal assistance.

What you bring:

1. 5 years of legal experience - Family Law/Washington experience preferred, motion/mediation, collaborative, and trial training a plus
2. Must be licensed, active, and in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association
3. Familiarity with King County, Snohomish County, and Pierce County local rules or an ability to learn quickly
4. Experience with Dropbox, Adobe, MS Office 365, Slack, Apple, Clio, or ability to learn quickly
5. Stellar writing skills – a writing sample will be required
6. Willingness to be coached and practice radical candor
7. A strong sense of community
8. Social and emotional intelligence
9. A sense of humor
10. A passion for empowering clients with information to identify their goals
11. Commitment to meet mutually agreed upon billable hour requirements
12. Stable internet and access to a phone
13. Ability to attend in-person for Court, Mediations, and Meetings
14. Ability to relate to individuals from diverse cultural, educational, ethnic, generational, and socioeconomic backgrounds to build relationships
15. Desire to network, market, and be a leader in your community
16. Have Big dreams

What you get:

Full-time employees and/or their dependents are offered partially subsidized medical and dental insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, and a matching 401k plan, subject to plan requirements. Employees will also receive annual paid time off including, 9 paid holidays, 5 paid personal days, up to 4 weeks paid and up to 8 weeks unpaid bonding leave, 8 hours of paid volunteer time, and additional sick time. The firm is also a fully remote (work-from-home) workplace.

Salary range for this position: $99,500 – $169,800

Location: Seattle, WA – Remote

We are an equal-opportunity employer:

In furtherance of our culture of embracing diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

All inquiries will be maintained in strict confidence.

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