Description:
If you're ready for a practice where you can focus on preparation and advocacy — not just endless hearings and packed calendars — keep reading.Many talented attorneys in the Seattle area spend their days moving from hearing to hearing, managing overloaded calendars and reacting instead of preparing.
- Too many files.
- Too little time to think.
- Calendars controlled by someone else.
- Strategy dictated by policy instead of professional judgment.
Who We Are:
We help good people get a second chance.
- We are busy — but deliberate.
- We are selective about our clients.
- We are serious about preparation.
What You'll Do:
- Handle misdemeanor and felony criminal matters
- Appear regularly in district and superior court
- Draft and argue motions
- Negotiate strategically
- Prepare cases for contested hearings and trial
- Communicate directly and professionally with clients
You will have meaningful control over preparation and workflow — with accountability for outcomes.
Our Culture:
We have a simple rule: no assholes — for clients or team members.
We do not tolerate abusive, manipulative, or disrespectful behavior.
Professionalism, accountability, emotional maturity, and mutual respect are non-negotiable.
Autonomy here is earned through performance.
What we expect:
- Active Washington State Bar license
- Criminal litigation experience (defense or prosecution)
- Strong courtroom presence
- Sound judgment
- Accountability for deadlines and results
- Clear, confident, and empathetic client communication
- Ability to work effectively with people under significant stress
- Valid Washington driver's license
- Reliable vehicle for travel to court appearances throughout King County
Compensation & Benefits:
- $100,000 – $130,000 per year
- Compensation reflects demonstrated ability — not simply years licensed
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Long-term opportunity for an attorney who wants to build something meaningful
- You want someone else making every decision
- You avoid courtroom responsibility
- You are more concerned with ego than outcomes
- You prefer minimal accountability
- You lack professionalism with clients under stress
- We are building a team of serious professionals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
