Description:
Position: Per Diem Family Law Attorney (Remote – WA Licensed)Firm Name: Cowlitz Law Group PLLC
Areas Served: Washington State
Cowlitz Law Group PLLC is actively seeking Washington-licensed attorneys with substantial family law and/or probate experience to join our team in flexible, per diem remote roles. As our caseload continues to grow rapidly, we need skilled practitioners who want to focus exclusively on the practice of law while enjoying industry-leading compensation and full administrative support.
Position Overview:
This fully remote per diem opportunity offers 10–30 flexible hours per week and is perfect for:
- Experienced solo or small-firm attorneys looking to increase revenue without adding overhead
- Seasoned family law practitioners who want maximum schedule control
- Attorneys who prefer to spend their time on hearings, strategy, and client advocacy rather than administration
- Unmatched Firm Support
Our attorneys never handle intake, scheduling, billing, marketing, or file management. You receive:
- Dedicated paralegal and administrative team
- Full document preparation and e-filing support
- Access to senior attorneys for case consultation
- Malpractice insurance provided by the firm
- CLE resources to meet WSBA requirements
Core Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in dissolutions, parenting plans/residential schedules, child support, maintenance, property division, and related matters
- Appear at hearings, mediations, trials, and settlement conferences
- Draft pleadings, motions, declarations, settlement agreements, and final orders
- Provide strategic advice and maintain excellent client communication
Qualifications:
- Active Washington State Bar license in good standing
- Minimum 3 years of family law experience (probate experience a plus)
- Proven courtroom experience and strong legal writing skills
- Ability to work independently while adhering to strict RPC 1.6 confidentiality requirements
- Professional, client-focused communication style
Compensation & Benefits:
We offer one of the most competitive hourly rates in the Washington per diem market. In addition, attorneys who remain with the firm for one full year will receive a $5,000 retention and performance bonus. All billing is handled centrally by the firm, and there are no overhead costs or administrative burdens—you keep more of what you earn while working entirely from home on your own schedule.
Application Process:
To apply, please email your resume, a brief statement of interest, your WSBA number, and three professional references.
We are hiring immediately and reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will hear back within 48 hours.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Cowlitz Law Group team!
