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Seattle, WA, United States

Family Law Associate Attorney

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney to join its Seattle, WA office. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for advocacy, exceptional legal writing and litigation skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The role involves handling complex family law cases, including contested parenting matters, intricate marital and non-marital estates, and high-net-worth clients. Candidates should have 2+ years of recent family law litigation experience in Washington State.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of family law cases, including contested parenting issues, complex marital and non-marital estates, and matters involving high-net-worth clients.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft a variety of legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Develop and execute case strategies in consultation with clients and senior attorneys.
• Provide clear and effective legal advice and counsel to clients.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure meticulous documentation.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and team members to build robust case arguments.
• Stay current with developments in family law and changes in relevant statutes and regulations.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Washington State Bar license.
• 2+ years of recent experience in Washington family law litigation.
• Significant experience with contested parenting matters and complex marital and non-marital estates preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and litigation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle high-net-worth client matters with professionalism and discretion.

Job Location:

• Seattle, WA

Benefits Offered:

• Generous benefits package, including paid time off and holiday pay.
• Payment of CLE and Bar dues.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Fully subsidized transit via ORCA card or paid parking.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, AD&D, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees.
• Optional subsidized long-term care insurance.
• 401(k) plan participation once eligibility requirements are satisfied.

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