Modern Family Law is a technology-enabled family law firm serving individuals and families through divorce, child custody, support, and related legal matters. Its approach combines compassionate legal guidance with practical tools such as calculators, a Resource Center, and flexible billing options including SimpleStart retainers. Operating across multiple U.S. locations, the firm also invests in legal career development through LLP support and a post-bar clerk mentorship program.
Senior Family Law Attorney - Seattle Hybrid
Represent clients in divorce, custody, and support matters for Modern Family Law. Manage legal documents, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and client relationships in a senior role.
Description
- Represent clients in divorce, custody, and child or spousal support matters
- Maintain direct communication with clients throughout their cases
- Prepare and draft legal documents
- Conduct depositions and participate in court appearances and mediations
- Balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-focused practice
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues in a team-oriented environment
- Maintain a monthly billable-hours target of 120 hours
Requirements
- At least four years of experience practicing family law
- Family law experience is preferred; litigation attorneys interested in transitioning to family law may also be considered
- Current admission to the Washington State Bar
- Excellent legal writing and communication skills, with careful attention to detail
- Capacity to prioritize competing demands while maintaining a client-centered approach
- Ability to perform the role’s assigned responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
- Remote-first work environment with brick-and-mortar office space available for court- and client-related in-person needs
- Monthly billable-hours requirement of 120 hours
- Direct interaction with clients
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Access to current legal technology
- Learning and professional development support, including onsite and in-person opportunities
- Eligibility to work from anywhere after six months
- Health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Vacation leave
- Sick time
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Voluntary disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term care insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
- Pet insurance
- Commuter and transit benefit programs in select markets
- Paid public holidays