Family Law Associate - Contract Attorney

Family Law Associate - Contract Attorney The Law Office of Stacy D. Heard, PLLC is located in Seattle, Washington, United States. We guide people through some of the most complex, emotional, and high‑stakes transitions of their lives—often across international borders, cultures, and legal systems. About the Position This role is for an attorney who wants to do meaningful work at a high level while being part of a team that values excellence and humanity. We handle complex, high‑level family law matters including international custody, cross‑border disputes, high‑conflict divorce, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health dynamics, and financially intricate cases. Why This Role Is Different Work on complex, high‑level cases. Real ownership of cases. Tight‑knit, collaborative team. Opportunity to grow into a recognized leader in family law. Meaningful work that changes people’s lives. Who This Is For Owns cases and takes pride in outcomes. Navigates legal complexity and human emotion. Enjoys challenging, meaningful work. Communicates with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Thrives in a fast‑moving, high‑responsibility environment. Ready to grow professionally and personally. What You Will Do Lead a diverse and sophisticated caseload: complex divorces, child custody disputes, international family law matters (including child abduction cases), domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health dynamics, and financially intricate cases. Represent clients in court (motions, hearings, trials). Represent clients in mediations and arbitrations. Conduct discovery, including depositions. Develop strong legal strategies and written work product. Build trusted relationships with clients in highly sensitive situations. What You Bring Minimum 2+ years of Washington family law experience. Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills. Excellent writing, research, and case management abilities. Ability to connect with clients across diverse cultural backgrounds. Emotional intelligence and professional maturity. Flexibility to work across international time zones when needed. A desire to contribute to firm growth, visibility, and leadership. What You Will Gain Compensation: $105,000 – $175,000 (based on experience and performance). Meaningful, high‑impact work beyond billable hours. A team that values excellence, trust, and balance. Opportunities for leadership, visibility, and long‑term growth. A firm culture grounded in advocacy, integrity, pragmatism, and compassion. About the Firm Respected leader in international family law. High‑level, strategic advocacy. Deep compassion for clients navigating personal crises. Experience with both traditional and non‑traditional families. Commitment to helping clients build better futures. About the Firm’s Culture We value excellence, trust, and balance. We are dedicated to advocacy, integrity, pragmatism, and compassion. If This Sounds Like You… We’re looking for someone who wants to grow, contribute, and make an impact. If you relate to this, we would love to connect. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Law Office of Stacy D Heard, PLLC