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Contract Attorney — Family Law & Estate Litigation

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Cowlitz Group / Birch Bay Law Group

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Full-Time

Posted 1 day ago (Updated 4 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/6/2026

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Contract Attorney — Family Law & Estate Litigation Cowlitz Group / Birch Bay Law Group - 3.5 Vancouver, WA Job Details Contract Up to $200 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Westlaw Writing skills Legal discovery Legal research databases Bar Full Job Description
ACTIVE WASHINGTON STATE BAR LICENSE REQUIRED.
If you are not currently licensed and in good standing with the WSBA, please do not apply — this is a strict requirement with no exceptions. Cowlitz Group and Birch Bay Law Group, affiliated Washington law firms based in Vancouver, Washington, are engaging a contract attorney to support active family law and estate litigation caseloads on a matter-by-matter basis. This is a fully remote position open to licensed Washington attorneys anywhere in the United States.
The work:
drafting pleadings, motions, and declarations in dissolution, parenting plan, child support, and protection order matters (RCW 26.09, 26.19, 26.26A, 7.105); discovery, including financial discovery; hearing preparation and court appearances; and estate litigation support, including TEDRA proceedings, will contests, and guardianship and conservatorship matters (RCW 11.96A and Title 11 RCW). Careful research (Westlaw or Lexis) and precise, court-ready drafting are the core of the role.
Requirements:
Active license to practice law in Washington and good standing with the WSBA (required). Three or more years of family law and/or estate litigation experience preferred. Strong research and drafting skills. Ability to manage assigned matters reliably within the firms' supervision and conflict-screening protocols.
Engagement terms:
Independent contractor engagement, compensated hourly at up to $200 per hour depending on experience, engaged by matter or project. Scheduling is flexible; work is performed fully remotely, with Washington court appearances as required (travel coordinated with the firms). Candidates will complete a conflicts screening before any assignment.
To apply:
Send a resume, WSBA license number, and a writing sample (motion or brief preferred) to . Please include your general availability. Principals only — no recruiters or staffing agencies, please. Cowlitz Group and Birch Bay Law Group are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay:
Up to $200.00 per hour
Work Location:
Remote