Description
About Symmes Law Group
Symmes Law Group PLLC is a remote-first consumer law firm serving clients throughout Washington State. Founded in 2010 by attorney Richard J. Symmes, the firm has built a reputation for exceptional personal service, rapid responsiveness, and results.
We operate on a flat-fee first model across Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt settlement, foreclosure mediation, estate planning and probate, short sale negotiations, flat-fee real estate purchase and sale, and surplus funds recovery. Our team is lean, efficient, and technology-forward. This is not a traditional law firm environment — it is a well-run legal business with strong systems and a loyal client base. Matters that cannot be provided a flat quote such as litigation are hourly.
The Opportunity
We are seeking our first associate attorney to join the firm. This is a high-autonomy, substantive role for an experienced attorney who can hit the ground running. You will inherit a fully prepped caseload supported by two remote legal assistants, and serve as the firm's attorney review layer for routine matters, attend 341 meetings and handle client consultations.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to do excellent consumer legal work without the pressure of billable hour quotas, business development targets, or big-firm bureaucracy. Sales, customer service, real estate and tech experience is a plus as well as a genuine interest in helping people through difficult situations and being able to do so efficiently and with compassion.
What You Will Do
Appear at Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 meetings of creditors (341 hearings)
Review and approve bankruptcy petitions, schedules, and plans prepared by the legal assistant team
Appear at surplus funds recovery hearings in King County Superior Court and surrounding courts
Supervise and approve debt settlement negotiations and creditor agreements
Conduct initial consultations for Chapter 7, debt settlement, and estate planning matters
Review and draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate documents
Review deeds and draft flat-fee purchase and sale agreements, short sale and loan modification assistance
Communicate with clients on case status, strategy, and next steps
Work remotely with rare in-office appearances at our Seattle office upon request (Westlake Ave N) or in person court hearings.
Handle daily client consultations and convert leads into clients and be responsive to client inquiries daily.
What You Will NOT Need to Do
Build your own caseload — cases come to you fully prepped by an experienced support team.
Handle billing, collections, or administrative tasks aside from tracking hours if an hourly matter arises— the VA team manages these
Our Culture
Client reviews of Symmes Law Group consistently highlight one thing above all else: responsiveness and personal care. The right associate will share that value — not in a nights-and-weekends-always way, but in a genuinely client-first, communicative way. You do not need to work like a solo attorney. You just need to treat clients the way you would want to be treated and be motivated, organized and do good work.
How to Apply
Send the following
Resume
Cover letter explaining your bankruptcy experience, why this role appeals to you and what your favorite desert is.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. No recruiters or staffing agencies please.
Requirements
(1) Active Washington State Bar license (required)
(2) 2 to 5 years of experience in consumer bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 (required)
(3) Familiarity with Western District of Washington bankruptcy court procedures (strongly preferred)
(4) Experience in estate planning, real estate law, or debt settlement (preferred)
(5) Comfortable working remotely and managing workflow through practice management software
(6) Strong written communication skills — you will be approving and overseeing client-facing correspondence
(7) Self-directed and organized, able to manage multiple active matters simultaneously
(8) Sales, customer service, and real estate experience a plus
(9) If there is interest and experience in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Consumer/bankruptcy Litigation, student Loan discharge in bankruptcy through the adversary/attestation process that is a plus.
