Associate Attorney

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Associate Attorney to join one of our Washington offices (Seattle, Bellevue, Everett).

About the role

• Remote-first setting with brick-and-mortar space available (in-person as required by courts and clients).
• Low billable hours requirement (100 per month).
• Direct client contact.
• Opportunity to develop substantive litigation skills early in your career.
• Meaningful impact on people’s lives.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Cutting-edge technology.
• Learning and development support, including onsite and in-person training.
• Work from Anywhere eligibility after 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support.
• Manage direct client communications, draft legal documents, and conduct 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 to ensure collective success.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of Family Law experience.
• Must be able to relocate within a commutable distance to one of our offices (Seattle, Bellevue, Everett) and fulfill in-person responsibilities within a reasonable timeframe (relocation assistance provided).
• 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.

Pay

$135,000 - $199,680 annually. This range is a reliable estimate of base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary programs:
  • Voluntary accident insurance.
  • Voluntary life insurance.
  • Voluntary disability insurance.
  • Voluntary long-term care insurance.
  • Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance.
  • Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit benefit programs (available in certain markets).