Job Description

Gravis Law, PLLC (“Gravis Law”) is seeking an Attorney to join its Tacoma, Washington office location in the Family Law practice group. Gravis Law is a national law firm that makes the legal system affordable, accessible, and uncomplicated to everyone.

An Attorney in the Family Law practice group at Gravis Law is generally responsible for assisting clients with matters involving paternity, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, emancipation, custody, child support, adoption, dissolution, and divorce. Other responsibilities of the Attorney will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting legal research and drafting letters, briefs, memorandums, and other legal documents;
• Drafting and reviewing written discovery including e-discovery;
• Drafting, responding to, and arguing motions;
• Preparing for, taking, and defending depositions;
• Preparing for and appearing in Court and mediations;
• Communicating with clients on a very regular basis;
• Efficiently providing top-notch legal products and superior service to clients;
• Being a trusted advisor to clients through strategic thinking, problem solving, and providing sound legal advice;
• Marketing both your and Gravis Law’s services to prospective clients;
• Generating a portion of your own billable work, as well as distributing work to Paralegals and Senior Paralegals in the office;
• Maintaining a well-respected reputation amongst clients, opposing counsel, Judges, Court staff, and colleagues; and,
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active member of the Washington State Bar Association (applicants with eligibility for reciprocal admission may be considered);
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a strong preference for candidates with at least 4 years of experience;
• Professional experience as a litigator, with a strong preference for applicants who currently practice Family Law;
• Must have a strong work ethic with and a thorough understanding of what is required to be successful in a client-service industry; and,
• A desire to be part of a growing legal practice that takes pride in making the legal system uncomplicated, approachable, and accessible to everyone.

Compensation and Benefits

Gravis Law offers a professional work environment, a competitive salary, participation in the Attorney Bonus Program based on revenue collected, along with generous benefits which generally include:

• Paid leave;
• Health insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Participation in Gravis Law’s 401(k) Retirement Plan.

The base salary for this position ranges between $115,000 - $150,000 depending on experience, whether the Attorney has an existing/portable book of business, and the final terms of the Attorney Bonus Program.

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