JOB TYPE: Full-time
DESCRIPTION: Family Law Attorney

Wechsler Becker seeks multiple Family Law Attorneys to join our dynamic team. We encourage
experienced and inexperienced lawyers to apply. Our firm provides a collegial environment
where motivated attorneys can thrive with autonomy and strong support.

Wechsler Becker offers associates the most flexibility of any firm in Seattle to determine a work
schedule that accommodates your life needs. Minimum billing requires 800 hours be collected
annually, or 200 hours quarterly, and thereafter quarterly bonuses accrue. 800 annual hours
collected translates to billing 16 hours per week at 50 weeks annually. The Associate Attorney
decides whether to work to collect 1,600 hours with a substantial bonus, or something less if that
suites their needs. This industry-unique compensation and incentive structure promotes long
term job satisfaction and allows Associate Attorneys to decide when to expand or contract their
time commitments to support a practical work-life balance, which may change from time to time.

All applications and contact information will be kept strictly confidential. To avoid any conflicts
of interest, if you have an existing case where a Wechsler Becker attorney, mediator, or arbitrator
is actively involved, please do not apply for this position until after you no longer represent such
clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience representing clients in mediation required.
• Trial experience preferred but not required.
• Researching and analyzing the law on complex legal issues.
• Writing memorandums, briefs, letters, and other documents.
• Performing discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information
  in preparation for litigation.
• Performing due diligence in legal matters.
• Communicating and advising clients.

CLIENT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Marketing you and the firm’s services to prospective clients.
• Involvement in bar activities such as Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington
  (DRAW), Washington State Bar Association’s Family Law Section, and King County Bar
  Association’s Family Law Section
• Managing a schedule to allow for consults and closure of consults to sufficient reach
  production and collection objectives.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely approval of bills is critical to the health of the business on a month-to-month basis
  monthly cycle.
• Ensure support staff are fully utilized and productive.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

WHY WORK FOR WECHSLER BECKER?

Wechsler Becker provides a supportive and collegial environment where attorneys thrive
personally and professionally. Here’s why you should consider joining our team:

• Innovation & Growth: We invest in tools and technology to simplify legal processes and
  support your practice.
• Business Development Support: Expand your practice with access to resources,
  operational support, and lead generation.
• Work-Life Integration: We prioritize a balanced, supportive culture.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Join a team that values mentorship,
  knowledge-sharing, and teamwork.
• Competitive Compensation: Our minimal hours required and incentives offered reward
  both performance and collaboration.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership roles and professional development.
• Community Impact: We actively give back through volunteering, advocacy, and
  education.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*:

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent legal research skills.
• Juris Doctor or LLM degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Washington with no disciplinary history.

*Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, CONDITIONS, AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Duties will be performed in a standard office environment. This position does not allow for
remote work or work from home for at least the first year. Thereafter, if requested, this can be
reassessed. Employees must have the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent
with Wechsler Becker policy.

This job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or
responsibilities required of an Associate Attorney. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may
change, or new ones may be assigned at any time. The above list illustrates essential duties and
fundamental job tasks. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as
assigned by management.

SALARY DESCRIPTION:

$72,000 – $132,000 dependent upon experience + Bonuses (starting at over 800 hours collected),
plus benefits (health insurance, 401(k) with 5% employer match, public transport or parking
allowance, bar dues, insurance, DRAW dues, and CLE credits, among others).

HOW TO APPLY: Please e-mail cover letter and resume to [email protected].