Attorney - Unified Family Court
King County Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Attorney in Unified Family Court. The Court is one of the nation's largest trial courts, serving the country's 12th most populous county. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, King County Superior Court is nationally recognized for innovation. The court’s mission is to serve the public by ensuring justice through accessible and effective forums for the fair, understandable, and timely resolution of legal matters.
This position is responsible for providing pro se parties with assistance and direction throughout the court process. The incumbent is responsible for appraising, improving, developing, and implementing the mechanisms used to move clients through domestic cases and make recommendations on improving program access and process. The incumbent is responsible for conducting mandatory training for pro se parties; planning and conducting judicial officer training; attending status conferences and pretrial calendars to identify cases in need of assistance; conducting mediation/settlement conferences and drafting pleadings to facilitate resolution of cases.
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Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4712075/attorney-unified-family-court |
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Position: |
Attorney - Unified Family Court |
| Organization: |
King County |
| Location: |
Seattle, WA
United States
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| Salary: |
96,188.88 - 122,238.72 |
| Posting Start Date: |
11/7/2024 |
| Date Posted: |
11/7/2024 |
| Requirements |
Three to five years’ experience as a practicing attorney and active membership in good standing in the Washington State Bar Association. Three to five years of relevant experience in family law or dependency preferred (specifically experience in the areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse/neglect, and mental health issues).
Knowledge of current case law, statutes, federal and state laws, court rules and rules of professional conduct applicable to family law matters.
Able to independently draft family law pleadings. Skill in interpreting and explaining policy and law to both program staff and lay persons. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, volunteers, attorneys, parties, judges, court staff and diverse professionals in a highly charged emotional setting.
Skill in presenting to groups and committees. Skill in working with diverse populations with cultural sensitivity. Mediation, negotiation skills, and experience training adult learners is highly desired. |
| Status: |
This listing expires on: 1/6/2025 |
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