Description:

The Law Office of Charlie Shane, PLLC | Full-Time | Fully Remote (WA), in-person court appearances required | $120,000 per year + bonus incentives

Why This Role Matters
Family law clients come to us during some of the hardest moments of their lives. We're looking for an Associate Attorney who is a skilled advocate and a steady, compassionate guide — someone who wants to own a caseload, see matters through to resolution, and do it inside a firm that runs on clear systems rather than chaos.

About Us:
The Law Office of Charlie Shane, PLLC is a fully remote Washington law firm based in Bainbridge Island. We focus exclusively on family law. Our team works on modern tools (Clio, Microsoft 365, Teams), follows documented processes, and measures what matters so attorneys can spend their time practicing law.

What You'll Do:

Manage your own family law caseload — dissolutions, parenting plans, child support, modifications, relocations, and protection orders.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement documents.
Appear at hearings, mediations, and trials across Washington courts.
Be the go-to contact for your clients, keeping them informed and supported.
Work with paralegals and support staff who handle the operational heavy lifting.
Track your time and results in Clio and help drive firm goals.

What you bring:

J.D. and active WSBA license in good standing.
1+ years of family law litigation experience, or 4+ years of general litigation experience. Litigation experience required.
Confident courtroom presence and sharp legal writing.
Self-direction and organization to thrive in a remote setting.
Availability during one of these core schedules (Pacific Time): 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Genuine empathy and the ability to deliver hard news clearly.
Bonus: trial experience, mediation training, Clio experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $120,000 per year.
Quarterly billable-hour bonus incentive, plus a team bonus incentive based on billable hours.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, with a $450 monthly allotment toward premiums.
SEP IRA with employer contribution; eligible to enroll at the end of the probationary period.
80 hours of paid time off per year, granted in a lump sum at the start of each year (prorated if you start mid-year); Washington paid sick leave.
Fully remote, with in-person court appearances required.