Family Law Associate

Summary of Responsibilities

Beresford Booth is a full-service law firm with locations in Edmonds and Bothell and serves clients ranging from individuals, families, small start-up companies to growing businesses. We are seeking a full-time Family Law Associate with at least three (3) years of family law litigation experience. This candidate will have the confidence and skill set required to successfully enter a fast-paced practice group and make a significant impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Family Law Attorney provides legal advice and work product to a supervising attorney or client. In addition, this position:

Meets with clients and counsels them on their legal needs.
Conducts all aspects of discovery, gathers evidence in cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action.
Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case.
Prepares and attends oral arguments for mediations, motions, arbitrations, and trials.
Conducts legal research, prepares memorandum and legal pleadings, interviews clients and witnesses, and handles other details in preparation for trial.
Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. May confer with colleagues with specialty in certain areas to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings.
Drafts various legal documents in a timely and consistent manner.
Coordinates with and manages tasks assigned to paralegals.
Contributes to the growth and development of the Family Law Group through participation in marketing, group meetings, and mentorship of others.

Qualifications

Admitted to and active member of the Washington State Bar Association.
Minimum of three (3) years of family law litigation experience.
Ability to regularly delegate and manage tasks to staff.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and convey complex information and concepts.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated record of excellent client service.
Sound organizational skills. Detail-oriented and capable of handling a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet critical deadlines.
Keen analytical skills with ability for problem-solving.
Commitment to developing a book of business and utilizing Firm’s marketing tools to grow the book and practice as a whole.
Commitment to daily time entry into our time and billing software (TABS).
Commitment to the Firm’s mission statement and core values.

Technology

Familiarity with FamilySoft.
PracticeMaster, TABS, and Worldox experience a plus.
Ability to think through and troubleshoot standard technological issues.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
General technology competence is expected.

To Apply

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation, ten (10) paid holidays, accrued sick time and a Costco and gym membership. The compensation begins at an annual salary of $120,000(DOE), plus an additional bonus structure. Salary may increase depending upon experience. Please email your cover letter, resume, and references to: janellet@beresfordlaw.com.

*Beresford Booth is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.