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FAMILY LAW ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

To apply, email your cover letter and resume with a writing sample to: [email protected]

Job Description

Are you seeking an opportunity to collaborate within a team-focused environment, allowing your legal expertise and leadership abilities to truly flourish? Do you aspire to a prominent position where you can actively shape the firm’s overarching voice and vision?

You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly, move fast, and love a good challenge. You believe that you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a seat at the table and is genuinely welcome.


Knauf Santos Law, PLLC is a team-oriented and face paced Family Law practice. We pursue excellence in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values.

 

Our firm is looking for an experienced Associate Attorney to join our team and help us grow. As an Associate Attorney at Knauf Santos Law, PLLC, you will actively handle all aspects of a client’s case from intake to completion, including PNC consults, communicating with parties, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing for, and attending hearings, mediations, and trials.

 

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of two (2) years experience as an attorney in Family Law in King and/or Snohomish counties and have a firm grasp on how to handle all aspects of a family law matter from start to finish knowledge of the state and local court rules. We are looking for someone with a solid work ethic, impeccable attendance and punctuality, and the ability to work both independently and as a team. You should have a positive attitude and the ability to set priorities and work under pressure.

 

 

Overall, this position is intended to be a challenging, yet rewarding experience for someone looking to be a highly effective family law attorney.

Daily duties and responsibilities

  • Establish positive and collaborative working relationships with clients, colleagues, and the courts.
  • Effectively apply legal solutions to clients’ issues.
  • Research case law, draft correspondence, and draft/file pleadings.
  • Effectively represent clients at hearings, depositions, and trials.
  • Consult with and retain new clients.
  • Work with support staff to accurately calendar all hearings, filing deadlines and other key dates.
  • Take ownership of assignments an execute them timely.

    • Candidates must successfully pass a background check and aptitude and fit testing.

    Requirements and Qualifications

    • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
    • License to practice law in Washington state.
    • Candidates must be a current, active member of the Washington State Bar Association in good standing.
    • Must successfully pass a background check and aptitude and fit testing.
    • Preferably 2+ years experience.
    • Excellent and clear written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong research skills with attention to detail.
    • Experience with Family Soft/Support Calc, Adobe Acrobat and MS Office, including Excel.
    • Experience in court, including motions on the Family Law Motions Calendar and before assigned Judges.

    Job Type and Compensation

    • This position is full-tIme.
    • The salary range is: $60,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year.
    • We offer comprehensive benefits including: Health insurance, Paid time off, Dental insurance, 401(k), Vision

    Compensation is production-based. The firm has nearly a 100% collection rate.