Description:

Job Summary:
The Family Law group at Reed Longyear is seeking an attorney to join our practice. Reed Longyear is a well-established and long-standing general civil practice firm in downtown Seattle with strong ties to the local community. Our firm provides a supportive environment for attorneys with opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration. We are close to transit centers, ferries, and the King County courthouse. This is a primarily remote position, but candidates must reside within Washington State and be within commutable distance to our downtown Seattle office.

Applicants should have practical knowledge of family law litigation in King County and strong research and writing skills. Applicants must be capable of handling a variety of cases with confidence. The ideal candidate must have specific experience with some or all of the following: family law litigation, dissolution/legal separation, parentage, non-parent custody/minor guardianship, modification of parenting plan/support and domestic violence protection orders.

Responsibilities:

Meeting with clients to analyze and discuss legal issues and litigation strategy
Drafting and responding to family law motions of all types
Representing clients in court hearings, trials, arbitration, or mediation
Applicants must be prepared to manage a variety of cases from consultation to final orders with confidence
Drafting and responding to discovery issues, including depositions

Qualifications:

Membership and good standing with the Washington State Bar Association
3+ years' experience in family law litigation
Qualified applicants should have experience with practice management software, support calculation software and legal research platforms
Experience with litigation procedure in neighboring counties (Pierce, Snohomish)

Benefits offered: