Family Law Managing Attorney

IRCO • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Law Managing Attorney manages IRCO’s Family Legal Services program within its broader Legal Services team. The role provides legal consultations and limited-duration or full-scope representation to survivors of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking in related family law matters. Case types include protection orders, divorce, child custody and visitation, paternity, child support, and spousal support. The attorney represents clients in court and drafts legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.

The position works with the Legal Services Sector Manager to establish standard operating procedures and ensure effective, efficient program operations and quality client outcomes. It collaborates with IRCO teams and local nonprofit providers on outreach and the design of a trauma-informed program responsive to immigrant and refugee survivors of violent crimes. The attorney also participates in funder conversations, supports funding proposals, contributes to long-term growth and sustainability planning, and recruits, hires, and supervises a team as the program grows.

The role is based at the Pacific Islander and Asian Family Center in Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid schedule. The job announcement describes a generally stable, comfortable work environment with little physical effort required beyond movement needed to complete work tasks. Compensation starts at $36.31 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Three years of experience in family law.
• Licensed to practice law in Oregon and in good standing with the Oregon State Bar.
• Valid driver’s license, verification of current auto insurance, and full use of an automobile during work hours.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check.
• Ability to use trauma-informed practices when providing compassionate representation.
• Strong attention to detail, including accurately reviewing complex information, identifying inconsistencies, and ensuring documentation and filings are complete, compliant, and timely.
• Legal research skills, including identifying relevant statutes, regulations, and case law; synthesizing complex legal information; and preparing organized summaries to support legal strategy and client advocacy.
• Case-management skills, including managing multiple cases, maintaining organized records, tracking deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating with supervisors, intake staff, and/or legal assistants.

Nice To Haves

• Additional language ability is preferred, especially Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal consultations and limited-duration or full-scope representation to survivors of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking in related family law matters.
• Handle cases involving protection orders, divorce, child custody and visitation, establishment of paternity, child support, and spousal support.
• Represent clients in court proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Work with the Legal Services Sector Manager to establish standard operating procedures for screening, consultations, legal services agreements, representation, mail, and case closure.
• Collaborate with IRCO teams, including Immigration Legal Services, Disability Legal Services, and Survivor Services, and with local nonprofit service providers on outreach and trauma-informed program design.
• Represent IRCO Family Law Services in conversations with other IRCO sectors, funders, and colleague agencies.
• Participate in conversations with private and public funders and support funding proposals with the Legal Services Sector Manager.
• Engage in long-term program growth and sustainability planning.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise a team as the program grows.
• Participate fully in recommended professional development and assigned or required training activities.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and schedules.
• Three to six weeks of paid time off per year.
• 401(k) match of over 100% on the first 5%, with immediate vesting.
• 3% match for student loans or college savings.
• 12 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Medical and dental insurance options with 85% coverage for employees and families, with no deductibles.
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree