Family Law - General Attorney in Seattle, WA

Public Interest

Seattle, WA

Family Law - General Attorney in Seattle, WA

Attorney

3-10 yrs required

No

ATTORNEY POSITION

Job Title: Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
The attorney will be responsible for providing legal representation and advocacy for youth aged 12-24 who are unstably housed in King County. Key responsibilities include:

- Conducting onsite intake for youth at risk of homelessness at shelters, drop-in centers, and schools, which may include phone and email intakes.
- Drafting and filing pleadings in various legal matters, representing clients in court, and providing legal advice and mediation.
- Addressing civil legal issues such as orders of protection, dependencies, minor guardianships, Special Immigrant Juvenile petitions, CHINS petitions, housing access, eviction prevention, record-sealing, legal financial obligations, name and gender marker changes, emancipations, navigating child welfare systems, and public benefits.
- Investigating cases, conducting legal research, preparing litigation strategies, and litigating evidentiary hearings.
- Collaborating with community service providers, school staff, shelter staff, court staff, and the organization team to improve service delivery and local adaptation.
- Presenting training for community providers, school staff, shelter staff, and youth.
- Participating in case reviews, team meetings, staff meetings, and retreats.
- Mentoring and supporting novice attorneys.
- Tracking hours, expenses, case data, and ensuring accurate updates in the case management system.
- Engaging in equity and systemic racism trainings and discussions.
- Providing services in locations where youth feel safe and accessible.

Education and Experience Information:
- Applicants must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association or qualify for admission by motion from another state under Washington State Court rule APR 3(c)(1).
- At least 3 years of attorney experience is highly preferred.
- Experience in dependencies, minor guardianships, CHINS/ARY/Becca proceedings, juvenile defense, or working with survivors of gender-based violence is highly valued.
- Litigation experience and experience working with youth and/or children are highly preferred.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is highly valued.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this full-time, salaried position is $80,000 - $110,000, depending on experience, based on a 10-year scale as a practicing attorney.
- Spanish speakers are eligible for an additional $5,000 annually beyond their set salary.
- Benefits include Flexible Time Away, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 403(b) plan, and paid home office needs such as a laptop computer, work cellphone, stand-up desk, and printer.
- Work-related travel is compensated at the Federal reimbursement rate.

The organization is committed to inclusivity, equity, and representation, and encourages applications from people of color, those with lived experience, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. The attorney will work remotely from home and is expected to travel regularly throughout King County, with occasional travel within Washington State. All staff are required to pass a background check.