Senior Attorney

Modern Family Law; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation package

Remote-first setting

Low billable hours

Direct client contact

Hybrid work Bellevue

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national firm, seeks a hybrid Family Law Senior Attorney for our Bellevue office. This role demands handling diverse family law matters and direct client contact, with the support of cutting-edge tech and flexible arrangements.

We offer a $15,000 signing bonus, relocation package, and a compensation range from $175,000 to $285,880 annually. Washington State Bar admission is required, with health and retirement benefits and a path to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of Family Law experience.
• Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of family law cases such as divorce, custody and support.
• Direct client communications and draft legal documents.
• Attend depositions, court appearances and mediations.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple duties.
• Collaborate within a team-oriented setting.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Client communication

Teamwork

Education

Washington State Bar admission

Job description

Modern Family Law is growing, and we are looking for talented attorneys to join our team! We are currently offering a $15,000 signing bonus!

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Senior Attorney to join our Bellevue office.

Unlike other law firms, Modern Family Law offers you the following opportunities:

• Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in-person as required by courts & clients).
• Low billable hours requirement (120 per month).
• Direct client contact.
• The ability to truly develop substantive litigation skills early in your career.
• The satisfaction of meaningfully and continuously impacting people's lives.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Cutting-edge technology.
• Learning and development support, including onsite and in-person.
• Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months.

To be successful in this role, the Family Law Senior Associate Attorney will:

• Be adept at handling a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support.
• Be comfortable with direct client communications, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success.

Mandatory Notices for Applicants

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.

Compensation:

$175,000 - $285,880 annually. Additionally, we are currently offering a $15,000 signing bonus and relocation package for this role. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs are available and include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, as well as pet insurance. Additionally, in some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available.

Requirements

• Four (4) or more years of Family Law experience.
• Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates interested in practicing Family Law.
• Active admission to the Washington State Bar.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&DD)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months