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We’re looking for people who uphold a high standard of excellence and bring genuine care to their work and our clients. The families we represent deserve nothing less. If that sounds like you, we’d like to meet you.
Join the Pacific Northwest’s largest, most decorated family law firm and a five-time “Washington’s Best Workplace.”

We’re not built like other law firms.

McKinley Irvin attorneys focus on one thing: practicing the law. Our dedicated client services, IT, accounting, marketing, and admin teams handle everything else, enabling our legal teams to focus on delivering the outcomes clients are counting on. We have structured our entire firm around that promise of excellence. 

Ranked #3 Best Midsize Workplace in Washington by Puget Sound Business Journal, we offer strong career opportunities for lawyers, aspiring graduates, and legal and business professionals.

DOWNLOAD: What it’s like to practice law at McKinley Irvin

“If you want to practice family law in the Pacific Northwest, McKinley Irvin is the place to do it. Here, you are surrounded by outstanding colleagues—always ready to share ideas and provide feedback—and a firm that goes above and beyond to support you.”

David Starks, Partner

David Starks, Partner

Open Positions

McKinley Irvin is an established and growing family law firm with its main office in Kirkland, WA, and branches in Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Tacoma, Puyallup, Everett, Vancouver, and Portland, OR.

Attorneys

  • Family Law Associate / Senior Attorney (King County, WA)
  • Family Law Associate / Senior Attorney (Multnomah County, OR) 
  • Family Law Associate / Senior Attorney (Whatcom County, WA) 
  • Family Law Associate / Senior Attorney (Snohomish County, WA) 
  • Family Law Associate / Senior Attorney (Pierce County, WA) 
  • Family Law Associate / Senior Attorney (Clark County, WA)

Paralegals & Legal Staff

  • Family Law Paralegal (Multnomah County, OR)
  • Legal Assistant (Seattle)

We're always interested in meeting great family law attorneys and paralegals. If you are looking for legal jobs in the Seattle and Portland metro areas, contact us at legalcareers@mckinleyirvin.com to discuss opportunities. All inquiries are treated confidentially.

What you can expect at McKinley Irvin:

  • Innovation and growth.
    Whether you're just starting out or a veteran of the profession, we provide paths, tools, and support to grow your career.
  • A team that shows up for each other.
    You'll work alongside a group of talented, collaborative people. There's a real sense of camaraderie at McKinley Irvin.
  • Work that matters.
    Family law is all we do, and we've done it at the highest level for over 35 years: helping families protect what they value most.
  • A workplace built around balance.
    We treat your life outside the office as something to protect, not compete with.

We offer our team members: 

  • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
  • Work from home and hybrid work options
  • Choice of PPO or HDHP medical plans, two dental options, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with generous employer matching
  • Flexible PTO plus paid company holidays
  • Group life and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter subsidies 
  • Contemporary, fully stocked office spaces across our staffed locations

"Our employees genuinely thrive here, and that doesn't happen by accident; we hire for it. It's an important part of our culture to emphasize that a healthy work/life balance isn't a perk, but a priority."

Rita Herrera Irvin, Founding Partner

Rita Herrera Irvin, Founding Partner

Why McKinley Irvin? Vision and people. 

The work we do is not possible without great talent. McKinley Irvin is a place where the best people are empowered to grow and succeed, both personally and professionally. We are a great fit for people who are self-motivated, lifelong learners, with hardwired compassion for the families we represent. If this sounds like you, let’s talk.

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Equal opportunity employment 

McKinley Irvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.

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