Family Law Associate Or Contract Attorney
The Law Office of Stacy D Heard, PLLC, Seattle, WA, United States
Why This Role Is Different
Work on complex, high‑level cases (international custody, cross‑border disputes, high‑conflict divorce)
Real ownership of cases
Tight‑knit, collaborative team
Grow into recognized leader in family law
Do work that meaningfully changes the trajectory of people’s lives
Who This Is For
Wants to own their cases and take pride in outcomes
Can navigate legal complexity and human emotion
Enthusiastic about challenging, meaningful work
Communicates with clarity, confidence, compassion
Thrives in fast‑moving, high‑responsibility environment
Ready to grow professionally and personally
What You Will Do
Lead a diverse and sophisticated caseload: complex divorces and child custody disputes, international family law matters including child abduction cases, cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health dynamics, financially intricate cases
Represent clients in court (motions, hearings, trials), mediations and arbitrations
Conduct discovery including depositions
Develop strong legal strategies and written work product
Build trusted relationships with clients in highly sensitive situations
What You Bring
Minimum 2+ years of Washington family law experience
Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills
Excellent writing, research, and case management abilities
Ability to connect with clients across diverse cultural backgrounds
Emotional intelligence and professional maturity
Flexibility to work across international time zones when needed
Desire to contribute to firm growth, visibility, and leadership
What You Will Gain
Compensation: $105,000 – $175,000 (based on experience and performance)
Meaningful, high‑impact work beyond billable hours
Team that values excellence, trust, and balance
Opportunities for leadership, visibility, and long‑term growth
Firm culture grounded in advocacy, integrity, pragmatism, compassion
About the Firm
The Law Office of Stacy D. Heard, PLLC is a respected leader in international family law, known for high‑level, strategic advocacy, deep compassion, experience with both traditional and non‑traditional families, and commitment to helping clients build better futures.
Estimated Responsibilities
Management of matters including complex child custody disputes, divorces, international relocation and child abduction, and complex financial issues
Strong interpersonal skills to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds
Representation of clients in court for motions, hearings, trials, mediations and arbitrations
Preparation and engagement in discovery, including depositions
Strong research and writing skills
Qualifications
Excellent time management and communication skills
Ability to connect with clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Flexibility to work in various international time zones
Compassionate guidance for clients
Enthusiasm to engage in marketing efforts, network, and become a leader in family law
Team player in office setting
Compensation
$105,000 – $175,000 per year
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Work on complex, high‑level cases (international custody, cross‑border disputes, high‑conflict divorce)
Real ownership of cases
Tight‑knit, collaborative team
Grow into recognized leader in family law
Do work that meaningfully changes the trajectory of people’s lives
Who This Is For
Wants to own their cases and take pride in outcomes
Can navigate legal complexity and human emotion
Enthusiastic about challenging, meaningful work
Communicates with clarity, confidence, compassion
Thrives in fast‑moving, high‑responsibility environment
Ready to grow professionally and personally
What You Will Do
Lead a diverse and sophisticated caseload: complex divorces and child custody disputes, international family law matters including child abduction cases, cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health dynamics, financially intricate cases
Represent clients in court (motions, hearings, trials), mediations and arbitrations
Conduct discovery including depositions
Develop strong legal strategies and written work product
Build trusted relationships with clients in highly sensitive situations
What You Bring
Minimum 2+ years of Washington family law experience
Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills
Excellent writing, research, and case management abilities
Ability to connect with clients across diverse cultural backgrounds
Emotional intelligence and professional maturity
Flexibility to work across international time zones when needed
Desire to contribute to firm growth, visibility, and leadership
What You Will Gain
Compensation: $105,000 – $175,000 (based on experience and performance)
Meaningful, high‑impact work beyond billable hours
Team that values excellence, trust, and balance
Opportunities for leadership, visibility, and long‑term growth
Firm culture grounded in advocacy, integrity, pragmatism, compassion
About the Firm
The Law Office of Stacy D. Heard, PLLC is a respected leader in international family law, known for high‑level, strategic advocacy, deep compassion, experience with both traditional and non‑traditional families, and commitment to helping clients build better futures.
Estimated Responsibilities
Management of matters including complex child custody disputes, divorces, international relocation and child abduction, and complex financial issues
Strong interpersonal skills to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds
Representation of clients in court for motions, hearings, trials, mediations and arbitrations
Preparation and engagement in discovery, including depositions
Strong research and writing skills
Qualifications
Excellent time management and communication skills
Ability to connect with clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Flexibility to work in various international time zones
Compassionate guidance for clients
Enthusiasm to engage in marketing efforts, network, and become a leader in family law
Team player in office setting
Compensation
$105,000 – $175,000 per year
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