Law Office of Amanda J. Cook, PLLC

10/08/2021

As if the minefield of coparenting issues wasn't vast enough already.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/10/07/divorced-parents-covid-vaccine-court/

08/01/2021

Associate attorney position at boutique Gig Harbor family law firm focused on excellent customer service and employee work/life balance. Benefits include a competitive base salary and bonus structure, as well as 401(k) with matching contributions.

Candidate must have at least three years' experience actively practicing family law in the State of Washington. Litigation experience in Pierce and/or Kitsap County preferred.

Applicants must email cover letter and resume.

06/20/2021

We may post infrequently, but we are still here focusing on serving the legal needs of our clients, rather than endless social media marketing.

04/01/2021

employment type: full-time
Gig Harbor family law firm seeks a full-time legal operations and litigation assistant.

Duties include:
• Overseeing day to day office activities
• Ensuring equipment and office supplies are maintained
• Planning and logistical support for office meetings and functions
• Managing phones and mail
• Drafting correspondence and communicating with clients, opposing parties/counsel and the Court
• Drafting basic family law pleadings
• Data entry and maintaining accounts in client database and billing software (TABS3 and PracticeMaster)
• Coordinating and issuing client invoices
• Organizing and providing bookkeeping information to outside bookkeeper
• Screening prospective clients
• Scheduling and calendaring meetings, mediations, motion hearings, depositions, etc.
• Monitoring case schedules
• File management (both paper and electronic)
• Promptly addressing website and IT needs by effectively communicating with outside providers

The ideal candidate will:
• Be reliable and willing to learn
• Have a professional appearance and demeanor
• Possess critical thinking skills and ability to make quick decisions
• Be meticulous
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Be able to work both independently and as a team
• Adeptly organize and manage conflicting deadlines and time pressures
• Have experience with Pierce County local family court rules; and
• Be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Quickbooks software

Law firm prioritizes excellent customer service and employee work/life balance. Benefits include a competitive base salary and 401(k) with matching contributions.

Applicants should send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and start date availability, to [email protected].

03/26/2021

A good team unintentionally wears exactly the same outfit on a Friday!

11/11/2020

Today we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who served our country, and remember the sacrifices they made. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

07/30/2020

The Law Office of Amanda J. Cook, PLLC is happy to announce that Attorney Amanda Jarrett Cook is recognized as a Super Lawyer for 2020, and Attorney Miryana Saenz is named a Rising Star for 2020. It is an honor to have our hard work and passion acknowledged by our peers and colleagues, and we look forward to continuing to provide exceptional service on behalf of our clients.

03/26/2020

Here's an update on whether the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order affects your parenting plan - it doesn't.

"Mike Faulk, a spokesperson for Inslee, said the governor's order should not impact parenting plans at all. Parents should continue to drop off and pick up their children as usual. 'People are allowed to leave their homes but are encouraged to limit travel,' he said. Any disputes between parents over legally-binding parenting agreements should be handled in the usual way, in accordance with existing state laws."

Details about parenting and child custody, moving, construction and more. Updated with answers to reader questions.

03/25/2020

Our team is working remotely. We remain available by phone and email, and have now also implemented video conferencing as an alternative to in-person contact during the healthcare crisis.

03/25/2020

Many of our clients are asking how the Governor's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order affects their parenting plan. We don't think it necessarily has any affect.

While the "stay-at-home" orders issued in many other states have included a provision allowing activity and travel necessary to comply with a court order, the Washington order is silent on this issue. We have requested clarification from the Governor's office. In the meantime, here is the instruction issued by Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Chief Justice John D. Casey.

11/07/2019