Family Law Associate

NW Recruiting Partners
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/3/2024 CLOSED ON 8/20/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Associate position at NW Recruiting Partners?

(Seattle, WA)

We invite you to bring your family law expertise and join a top-ranked law firm in Seattle. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience practicing family law in King County.

Our client has been providing top-tier legal services to individuals, families, businesses, and governmental entities. Their diverse clientele has honed their insight, responsiveness, and innovation as attorneys . They are champions of individual and family rights.

This position offers an opportunity to work alongside esteemed attorneys and make an immediate impact at the firm . If you are a dedicated and experienced family law attorney looking to advance your career in a supportive and professional environment, we invite you to apply.

Legal Associate Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of family law cases from intake through to completion, including client consultations, communication, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and attending hearings, mediations, and trials.
  • Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues, and court officials.
  • Apply legal knowledge and strategies to effectively address client issues and achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Conduct thorough legal research, draft correspondence, and prepare and file pleadings.
  • Represent clients at hearings, depositions, and trials, advocating for their best interests.
  • Consult with and retain new clients, providing clear and accurate legal advice.
  • Work closely with support staff to ensure accurate calendaring of hearings, filing deadlines, and key dates.
  • Take ownership of assignments and execute them efficiently and within deadlines.
  • Utilize courtroom experience to handle motions on the family law motions calendar and appear before assigned judges.

Legal Associate Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Active license to practice law in Washington State and current, active membership in the Washington State Bar Association in good standing.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing family law, preferably in King County
  • Proven experience handling all phases of family law cases, including client communication, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and courtroom representation.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate legal concepts clearly and persuasively.
  • Proficiency in legal research, case management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits & Appreciation

  • Lucrative compensation bonus plans (metric productivity discretionary)
  • Hybrid work arrangement.
  • Fully paid Medical/Dental/Vision for employees.
  • Transportation benefits and generous PTO.

Compensation: $1 20 k-$1 6 0k bonuses annually (additionally earning potential up to $35k )

Salary : $35,000

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