Senior Attorney

About the role

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

• Remote-first setting with brick-and-mortar space available (in-person as required by courts and clients)
• Low billable hours requirement (120 per month)
• Direct client contact
• Opportunity to develop substantive litigation skills early in your career
• Meaningful and continuous impact on people’s lives
• Cutting-edge technology and learning/development support, including onsite and in-person
• Work-from-anywhere eligibility after 6 months

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of family law cases, including 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

Requirements

• Four (4) or more years of Family Law experience
• Must be able to relocate 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

Compensation: $175,000 - $285,880 annually, with potential commissions based on billable hours and collections. A $15,000 signing bonus and relocation package are currently offered for this role.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Dental and vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary programs, including accident, life, disability, long-term care, critical illness, cancer, and pet insurance
• In some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs