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Bellevue, Wa

3 – 6 years

$105,000 to $135,000
  • Litigation Experience

Family Law and Probate for an Attorney Ready for Broader Responsibility

Pacific Northwest Family Law is seeking a mid-level attorney for its Bellevue office.

We are looking for an attorney who has moved beyond entry-level practice and can take meaningful responsibility for clients and cases. The position will involve family law, probate, and related litigation, primarily serving clients in King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties.

An attorney in this role will handle family law matters while also developing or using experience in probate administration, contested probate matters, TEDRA proceedings, adult guardianships, and related disputes.

The successful candidate should already be comfortable with litigation, client communication, legal writing, and managing competing deadlines. Family law or probate experience is preferred, but we will consider a capable litigator who can learn the substantive areas they have not yet practiced.

This is an in-office position based in Bellevue.

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Practice Family Law With the Support of a Firm Behind You

If you are a few years into practice, you may already be comfortable handling contested matters, advising clients, and appearing in court. The next step is often less about learning the basics and more about taking on broader responsibility while continuing to sharpen your judgment.

This role gives you the opportunity to work across family law and probate, two areas that call on many of the same skills: client counseling, litigation judgment, negotiation, financial analysis, and clear advocacy.

You will also have other attorneys to work through difficult questions with. Pacific Northwest Family Law is structured so attorneys can discuss strategy, ask for another perspective, and benefit from the experience of colleagues who handle similar matters.

Legal assistants and other professional staff support the work around you. The firm also maintains centralized intake, marketing, accounting, and technology systems, so your time can stay focused on clients, strategy, writing, negotiation, hearings, and trial preparation.

For a mid-level attorney, that means more room to grow without having to build the entire practice infrastructure around yourself.

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Requirements and Qualifications

  • WSBA membership. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association. Attorneys transferring from another jurisdiction will be considered if they are intent on obtaining Washington licensure.
  • 3-6 years litigation experience. We are looking for attorneys who are at home in the courtroom. Our firm is litigation oriented and we want to put your courtroom skills to good use.
  • Strong written and oral advocacy. We expect our attorneys to make winning arguments, and we believe winning starts with excellent written work backed by effective courtroom advocacy. We are not looking for an attorney who files without thought and wings it in argument.
  • Leadership. While there will not initially be a set leadership role, we expect senior attorneys to set the standard in the firm and lead the way in advocacy for our clients.
  • Client communication. Family law clients are going through a great deal of stress and rely on you to ensure they have the information and communication needed to feel assured their matters are being handled with care.
  • Coachability. If you think you are the best and have nothing left to learn, please do not apply. Our best attorneys, including those who have practiced for decades, recognize that there is always more to learn.
  • Team oriented. We are not a group of solos practicing under one brand name. Our attorneys communicate and collaborate with one another to improve strategy and firm processes and create better opportunities for our clients.

Preferred qualities

  • Experience in family law or probate actions. Candidates who have a background in these areas will have an advantage when applying.
  • Spanish language. Many of our clients are native Spanish speakers. Attorneys who can speak directly with those clients provide a better client experience than attorneys who must rely on translation, even though many of our legal assistants also speak Spanish.

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Compensation and Benefits

Base salary: $105,000 to $135,000 depending on experience

Attorneys are expected to bill and collect 1500 hours a year. If you are otherwise on track, you may count 100 hours of qualified and approved pro bono work to your yearly requirement.

Attorneys who exceed the 1,500-hour requirement receive additional compensation equal to 30% of the collected attorney revenue generated by work above that threshold.

The firm handles marketing and intake. Attorneys who choose to develop their own referral relationships receive an additional 10% rainmaker bonus on revenue collected from clients they originate.

Pacific Northwest Family Law also offers the following benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Washington State Bar Dues
  • Unlimited CLE through NBI

For this Bellevue Washington position, we also offer a retention bonus after six months with the firm.

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If you have more questions before applying, please email recruiting@pnwfamilylaw.com.

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