Family Attorney - Contract, Remote (Washington)
Truce Law is seeking a skilled Washington family law attorney for a meaningful, high-impact contract opportunity. We prioritize collaboration, client well-being, and flexibility, offering a healthier way to practice law. This is a fully remote, part-time role (10-20 hours/week) within Washington state.
Compensation & Flexibility
- Contract Rate: $150 per billed hour.
- Target Hours: 10-20 hours per week.
- Location: Fully Remote (within Washington state).
- Support: Access to firm-provided systems and support staff (paralegals, legal assistants, billing team).
- Collaboration: Join a supportive team of experienced attorneys focused on collaborative strategy and conflict reduction.
Note: As this is a contract position, firm benefits (health insurance, PTO, 401(k)) are not provided.
Our "Truce Mindset" in Practice
Our guiding principle is to prioritize long-term relational health and sustainable efficiency over conflict. For our contract attorneys, this means focusing high-value time on work that promotes resolution:
- Foresight over Expedience: Guide clients toward long-term peace and co-parenting stability, aligning legal strategy with firm values to reduce future conflict.
- Constructive Communication: Preserve dignity by ensuring all communication is professional and solution-centered, leading to smoother negotiations and better client outcomes.
Responsibilities: Champion Collaboration
Your role involves applying expertise to guide clients through thoughtful, conflict-reducing solutions with support from our team, within your contracted hours.
- Lead with Negotiation: Develop strategies to meet client goals, prioritizing negotiation and settlement for stable futures.
- Conflict-Reduction: Actively pursue collaborative solutions, minimizing adversarial court proceedings.
- Advocate Responsibly: Represent clients in court when necessary, upholding the firm's commitment to respect and long-term resolution.
- High-Quality Output: Efficiently review and finalize all legal documentation (pleadings, motions, agreements, judgments, orders).
- Mentorship & Support: Collaborate closely with other firm attorneys and the assigned support team (paralegal, legal assistant) on case strategy and execution.
Qualifications: The Collaborative Advocate
We are looking for a contract professional committed to excellence and empathy, capable of managing time and workload effectively in a flexible structure.
- Experience & Licensure: Current Washington State Bar license with 5 years of family law experience.
- The Truce Mindset: Demonstrably collaborative, growth-minded, and empathetic approach to law and colleagues.
- Communication Mastery: Strong communication, organizational, and client-centered skills.
- Independence & Reliability: Proven ability to manage a part-time workload, meet deadlines, and work independently remotely while maintaining consistent communication.
- Team Focused: Motivated to advocate for clients' best long-term interests while valuing teamwork and professional development.
Compensation: $150 hourly