Open Positions

Associate Attorney

Morris Sockle Posadas, 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 individually and 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@morris-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

Paralegal

Morris Sockle Posadas, PLLC, is seeking a Paralegal to join our divorce and family law practice. We are a well-established Olympia-based law firm, serving clients in Thurston, Lewis, and Mason Counties.

Position Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Attend all Legal Team meetings
• Provide litigation and clerical support to the assigned attorney
• Manage calendars: including scheduling and tracking client appointments, discovery, court dates, etc.
• Check court hearing calendar to ensure all hearings are properly noted
• Complete standardized Dissolution and other court forms
• Draft pleadings
• Draft Client correspondence
• Attend Client meetings with Attorneys
• Meetings with clients and other client interactions
• Transcribe dictation and discovery documents
• Maintain organized paper and electronic files, including opening, indexing, scanning, concurrent and accurate filing, and appropriately closing
• Potential client intake calls
• Prepare and Respond to Discovery Requests

Qualifications & Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of divorce and family law experience in the state of Washington
• Excellent writing skills
• A desire to help clients
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable and accountable
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and supportive role
• Strong working knowledge of computers and other office equipment
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, and child support calculation software

The following additional skills are a plus:

• Advanced computer skills
• Familiarity with Washington law, standardized Dissolution forms, and local court systems
• Proficiency with CS Suite, TABS, and Odyssey
• Litigation experience
• Able and willing to work in an office environment, complying with state and CDC requirements

This is a full-time and in-person office position. Hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and willing to follow all COVID-19 protocols and mandates.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary (commensurate with skills and experience)
• Paid Healthcare Insurance including Vision and Dental
• HSA contributions
• Paid Time-Off
• 401K matching
• Holiday Pay
• 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@morris-sockle.com:

• Resume
• Cover letter of interest
• At least 3 professional and personal references
• 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.

Executive Assistant

Morris Sockle Posadas, LLC, a dynamic and expanding Thurston County law firm with statewide affiliated offices, is seeking a candidate for the full-time position of Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner and Office Manager.

The ideal candidate should have experience and expertise in the following areas:

• Communication Skills – both written and oral, listening as well as speaking.
• Strong operational, maintenance, and trouble shooting skills with computers, printers, copiers, and all other office equipment.
• Competency in the use and functionality of an array of office management tools and platforms such as Teams, Smart Sheet, Outlook, Kenect, TABS, Excel, DocuSign, HelloSign, and Adobe.
• Project Management.
• Support of the management team.
• Working with professionals.

Additionally, familiarity with the following would be beneficial:

• Employee time tracking for payroll purposes.
• Familiarity with legal practice, terminology, and procedures.
• Supply and office equipment ordering and purchasing.

Individuals applying should possess:

• Integrity and strong work ethic
• A professional appearance and demeanor;
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude;
• Be intuitive and perceptive;
• A desire to grow with a dynamic local company;
• Organizational and multitasking traits;
• Ability to perform under pressure, when needed.

Benefit Package includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid overtime
• 401(k) Retirement benefit plan, including employer contributions
• Health care insurance, including dental and vision
• HSA contribution monthly
• 9 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid Holiday for Birthday
• 12 days per year Personal/Paid Time Off (PTO) which increase on an annual basis

Job requirements are:

• Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
• In-Office work. (This is not a remote or virtual position.)
• Current & Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Office Environment:

• We are a busy and exciting litigation oriented law firm dedicated to providing our clients with quality legal representation.
• We have high expectations of ourselves and each other to perform in an ethical, skilled, and professional manner.
• We are supportive of our staff in their personal and professional development.
• We work with a strong team mentality and support each other.
• We are a growth oriented company.
• We do our best to maintain a positive and pleasant office environment.

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following electronically by emailing Saroeun@morris-sockle.com:

• A letter of interest
• Current resume
• List of references, including contact information.

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Our busy Thurston County company is seeking a skilled receptionist/administrative assistant to work in our Olympia office who is experienced, energetic, enthusiastic, engaged, and who strives for excellence.  The individual must be a precise, punctual, reliable, and self-motivated individual who works well within a team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge (experience) with data management and/or CRM programs.
• Strong clerical/administrative skills.
• Proficiency in word processing and business-oriented computer programs and office equipment.
• Strong communication skills and a well-practiced ability to listen.
• Positive attitude and an ability to work well with others.
• The ability to embrace both tradition and innovation in the work place.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work in-person in the physical office space.
• Must be able to reliably work Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and willing to follow all COVID-19 protocols and mandates.

We offer a positive, professional, collaborative environment, which encourages accountability, expects integrity, and challenges and empowers the members of our team to grow to be the best they can be, as well as:

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance Coverage
• HSA contributions
• Paid Time-Off
• Holiday Pay

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following electronically by emailing Saroeun@morris-sockle.com:

• Current resume
• Cover letter of interest
• 3 Professional references