Family Law Managing Attorney

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization • 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, which also includes Immigration Law and Disability Law. The role provides direct legal services to vulnerable community members, particularly survivors of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking, in family law matters arising from or related to abuse. Matters may include protection orders, divorce, child custody and visitation, paternity, child support, and spousal support. Representation may be limited in duration or full-scope, and includes court appearances and drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.

The attorney works with the Legal Services Sector Manager to establish program procedures and promote effective, efficient service delivery and quality client outcomes. The role collaborates with IRCO teams and local nonprofit providers on outreach and development of a trauma-informed program responsive to immigrant and refugee survivors of violent crimes. It also represents the program in discussions with other IRCO sectors, funders, and partner agencies; supports funding proposals and long-term sustainability planning; and recruits, hires, and supervises a team as the program grows.

The position is based at the Pacific Islander and Asian Family Center in Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid schedule. The posting describes the role as on-call/casual without benefits, while also listing a benefits package offered to staff. The work schedule is described as mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice.

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.
• Ability to use trauma-informed practices to provide 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 legal information, and preparing organized summaries for legal strategy and advocacy.
• Case-management proficiency, including maintaining organized records, tracking deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating with supervisors, intake staff, and/or legal assistants.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Additional language ability, 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.
• 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’s Immigration Legal Services, Disability Legal Services, and Survivor Services teams, as well as local nonprofit providers, on outreach and trauma-informed program design.
• 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

• Many 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 the employee and family, with no deductibles.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree