Family Law Associate – Boutique Law Firm

Family Law Associate Boutique Law Firm

(North Seattle WA)

We invite you to bring your family law expertise to a local boutique family law firm. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience practicing family law in King County and Snohomish County be comfortable managing cases independently and have a strong background in family law litigation.

The firm offers true partnership strong autonomy and real work-life balance with a more manageable billable expectation of 1000 hours annually.

Responsibilities:

• Manage family law matters from initial consultation through resolution
• Handle client communication case strategy pleadings discovery settlement discussions mediations hearings and trial preparation
• Draft motions declarations proposed orders settlement documents and other family law pleadings
• Represent clients in court proceedings in King County and Snohomish County
• Take the lead on motion practice contested hearings and other litigation-related family law work
• Guide clients through divorce custody parenting plans child support and other domestic relations matters
• Participate in and prepare for mediation including drafting strong practical settlement materials
• Maintain strong organization across deadlines filings court dates and client deliverables
• Build trusted relationships with clients opposing counsel mediators and court personnel

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Washington State Bar license in good standing
• 37 years of family law experience
• Strong knowledge of King County and Snohomish County family law procedures judges and court systems
• Experience with litigation motion practice mediation and drafting
• Comfortable handling cases independently from intake through resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Practical client-focused and organized approach
• Background in traditional family law litigation preferred; attorneys with experience focused primarily on collaborative law are not the ideal fit for this role

Why This Opportunity:

• Smaller firm setting with a collegial down-to-earth culture
• Flexibility to manage your own schedule
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Opportunity to hire or bring your own paralegal
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Meaningful client work with the ability to make an immediate impact

Compensation: $130000$160000 plus bonus potential

Required Experience:

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