Family Law Attorney

Washington State Bar Required. This is a WA position.

Wong Fleming is a nationally recognized, woman and minority owned, law firm in Redmond, WA. Wong Fleming is a fast paced, team-oriented firm. We are looking to immediately fill a position in our family law department.

Overall, each associate position is intended to be a challenging experience for someone looking to be a highly effective family law or immigration attorney. You will be expected to handle all aspects of your case assigned to you.

The positions offered require a law degree (J.D.) and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience as an attorney and you must be licensed to practice law in Washington State.

Your qualifications should meet most of the following:

The person hired for this position will have significant responsibility early on, and will be expected to possess:

• Strong research skills; experience with Family law software and with MS Office applications including Excel is required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A solid work ethic, impeccable attendance and punctuality, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are critical.
• A positive attitude, the ability to set priorities and work under pressure, and the ability to establish a good rapport with firm attorneys and clients are vital. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Candidate must be a current, active member of the Washington State Bar Association in good standing. Must successfully pass a background check. Daily work expectations include:
• Establishing positive and collaborative working relationships with clients, colleagues and the courts.
• Effectively applying legal solutions to clients’ issues.
• Clearly and empathetically communicating legal options to clients.
• Researching case law, drafting correspondence and drafting and filing pleadings.
• Effectively representing clients at hearings, depositions and trial.
• Consulting with and retaining new clients.
• Working with staff to accurately calendar all hearings, filing deadlines and other key dates.
• Timely communicating with the Managing Attorney and team members to continue developing skill set and taking on more challenging legal issues.
• Using Family Soft, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and other technology to efficiently generate work product and records.
• Strong analytical, written & oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects.
• Ability to work both independently & within a team environment.
• Take ownership of assignments and accept responsibility of work product.

Qualified individuals interested in either of the positions available should submit a cover letter identifying the position sought, including, 2-4 professional references, and resume.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Origination Compensation
• Vision
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Paid Bar dues
• IRA

Salary is depending on experience. Attorneys are also eligible for an annual performance bonus based on revenue generated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus based on revenue

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redmond, WA 98052: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Family Law: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• WSBA # (Required)