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Associate Attorney-SKH Family Law and Estate Planning Jobs in Vancouver, WA at SKH, P.C.
Associate Attorney – SKH Family Law and Estate Planning
Vancouver, WA
For us, clients come first.
SKH is a family law firm that has been providing clients with creative solutions for difficult times since 1986. Our dedicated team focuses on providing clients exceptional legal services and outstanding customer service. We look for the most positive pathway to resolution for clients.
Current Opening:
Our Vancouver, WA office is seeking an associate attorney with 0-3 years of family law experience. You will appreciate the self-directed opportunities to fully practice law and personally work with clients from day one, on your own, but not alone. We’ll be available with our layered experience and ideas to assist and guide you to become your best.
This isn’t your typical family law attorney position. At SKH, associates can have their own cases, represent clients in court and collaborate with a partner on a case of first impression in Washington. SKH associates handle complex and intriguing legal issues, often involving substantial assets and business interests, and assist on some of the region’s biggest family law cases.
Consider yourself first…Do you:
- Like to be relied on and known for on time, polished work
- See yourself as self-reliant yet able and willing to get help and seek advice
- Want challenges that require creative solutions and require you to go deep to produce excellent work
- Find that people trust you because you “come through” and will advocate for them
- Like research of unique issues
- Find yourself to be an excellent drafter, creating impressive persuasive documents with a close attention to detail
- Rather get it right than take the easy way out
- Expect a lot from yourself; welcome hard work and have innate common sense
- Appreciate people, their needs, and the value of service
- Act in ways that are proactive and are you ready to excel at the highest levels of family law in a dynamic, energetic practice with other high achieving professionals
Key Working Factors to consider:
- Fast pace with ongoing urgencies, emotional emergencies and a culture built to support those who take full responsibility for the entire scope of their work from start to finish
- You’ll be counted on to produce polished, error free work
- Clients expect and deserve your best
- An experienced team is there for you
- You can grow, achieve and earn income & increasing opportunity in a performance measured, open ended culture
Primary work tasks include:
- Research, Writing/Drafting
- Attention to Detail in organizing and utilizing discovery for client cases
- Preparation and adjudication/litigation of cases
- Collaboration/Assisting Associates and Shareholders
- Meeting clients; building rapport, trust and case control
- Being an active team member; enjoying the culture & community of achievers
Qualifications: Our ideal candidate would have the following skill sets:
- Washington State Bar license or passing results from Bar Exam
- Willingness to be a contributing team member for complex family law cases
- Looking to gain experience in family law litigation and client skills, such as hearings, trials, depositions and mediations
- Creative and enterprising thinking, as solutions require these skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong legal writing and research skills
- Creativity and flexibility in advocacy
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with immediate bonus possibility
- Professional liability coverage
- Paid Washington and Oregon (if barred in both states) State Bar dues
- Medical, dental, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Reception and client intake services
- Private office
- Free parking available on-site
- Technical and social media support staff
- Complimentary lunches on-site daily
- Practicing at SKH provides associates with an exciting environment to hone trial, research, problem-solving, and client skills; all the elements to build a successful, rewarding career
Let’s Talk:
If, considering your strengths/interests, & qualifications, you see a fit; submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample in PDF or Word format, and three (3) references to managing shareholder, Michelle Prosser at [email protected]. We will confidentially respond to every candidate who submits information.
Pay: From $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Associate Attorney-SKH Family Law and Estate Planning
Company: SKH, P.C.
Location: Vancouver, WA
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