Professional Staff Hiring

Stokes Lawrence professional staff members play an essential role in delivering exceptional service to our clients, and each person is valued as part of the team from the moment they walk through the door.

Our workplace is collaborative and supportive, where colleagues share knowledge freely and work together to solve problems and keep the firm running smoothly. Professional growth is encouraged, and staff have opportunities to expand their skills, take on new responsibilities, and advance in their careers.

We take pride in the talent and dedication of our staff, whose professionalism and commitment contribute directly to the firm’s success. The environment here is not only respectful and inclusive, but also one where people enjoy working together—bringing compassion, humor, and authenticity to each day.

Professional staff benefits include:

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Transportation subsidy
• Paid vacation and sick leave. We offer a starting vacation accrual of ten (10) hours per month and provide up to fifty-six (56) hours of paid sick leave per year.
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Sabbatical program after twelve (12) years of continuous full-time employment
• Professional development programming
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Technology stipend
• Hybrid work for eligible positions

In Our Own Words

“As a practice assistant, I am part of a team where my perspective is valued, and I am trusted to take meaningful ownership of my work. I am never ‘just an assistant’—I am an integral member of a group that works hard, works thoughtfully, and maintains genuine respect for one another.”

Angie Perkins, Practice Assistant, Seattle

In Our Own Words

“The people and the purpose make working at Stokes Lawrence rewarding. I have smart, thoughtful, genuinely kind colleagues who come together to help clients through important moments in their lives. The work is complex, but I am well-supported. And we always try to have fun.”

Leigh Schroeder, Paralegal, Seattle

In Our Own Words

“What I enjoy most about working at Stokes Lawrence is the genuine sense of collaboration and respect that I receive from my colleagues. Every day, I get to work alongside others who value thoughtful communication. It’s an environment where people celebrate successes and continually seek ways to grow.”

Dawn Sciara, Practice Assistant, Yakima

In Our Own Words

“I value the continuing education and firmwide training that Stokes Lawrence provides; these opportunities keep us sharp, aligned, and well‑equipped to navigate an ever‑changing legal and technological landscape.”

Julianna Seever, Practice Assistant, Seattle