Morris – Sockle, PLLC, seeks an associate to join our firm, to practice divorce and family law. We are a well-established Thurston County law firm, with a skilled legal team and solid support staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer wanting to join a dynamic and fast-paced litigation firm with a strong team environment, solid reputation, and growing client base.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Admitted to and in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association
- Excellent legal and analytic skills
- Prior domestic law experience
- Prior experience working with active duty and retired military members
- Knowledge of the workings of Thurston and Pierce County Courts
- Aggressive advocacy traits
- Positive attitude
- Reliability, timeliness, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
- Computer proficiency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both within a team environment
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Additional skills in marketing are a plus
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of divorce and family law experience.
Applicants must live in, or be willing to relocate to Thurston or Pierce County if hired.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Solid caseload
- Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys and support staff
- Competitive salary (commensurate with skills and experience)
- Health care coverage
- HSA contributions
- Holiday Pay
- Quality Legal Assistant and support staff
- A positive, collaborative environment, which encourages accountability, expects integrity and empowers the members of our team to be the best they can be.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following electronically by emailing Saroeun@nullmorris-sockle.com:
- Current resume
- Cover letter of interest
- Writing sample(s) – 1 to 3 examples of your writing sufficient to demonstrate your writing style and indicate your legal understanding/analysis of an issue.
- 3 Professional references