Associate Attorney - Family Law

Gevurtz Menashe is seeking an Associate Family Law attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment and has the ability to provide exceptional service to our clients. 

Gevurtz Menashe is dedicated to family law and estate planning in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Since inception, our goal has remained the same - to be our client’s law firm and to deliver the highest level of service and best possible outcomes. We pride ourselves in providing support to families coping with crisis or preparing for change. Today’s families are full of complexity, and we’re here to help guide them through it. 

Gevurtz Menashe’s culture is built on a foundation of teamwork and entrepreneurial drive. While each team member has clear responsibilities in fulfilling our mission, we promote, expect, and reward a small business culture and work ethic where no task is above or below any individual. 

What We Provide:

·  A team of caring, supportive, and collaborative individuals.

· A team who is passionate about the work they do for our clients.

· A team committed to excellence.

· Outstanding mentoring opportunities.

· Support for your professional and personal growth.

· Values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

· Work-Life balance.

· Opportunities to work from home.

· Competitive compensation, including a competitive bonus structure. 

· Comprehensive benefits package.

Gevurtz Menashe is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion and offering a learning and team-focused environment. For more information about us, please visit: https://www.gevurtzmenashe.com/.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. 

 Primary Responsibilities:

· Provide exceptional client service.

· Execute case strategy with senior-level attorneys, senior paralegals, clients, and support staff.

· Manage your own caseload.

· Keep clients informed by maintaining regular contact and communicating case progress and strategy.

· Provide support to senior-level attorneys handling more complex cases.

· Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients related to the practice of family law.

· Comply with all legal standards and regulations.

· Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

· Attend business development and networking functions with firm leadership and solo.

Qualifications:

· At least 4 years’ experience practicing Family Law in Oregon. 

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience handling matters involving asset division, custody, spousal and child support, with adequate trial and mediation experience, or have meaningful litigation experience.

· Have an active Oregon State Bar membership. 

· Washington State Bar membership, a plus.

· Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

· Must be able to demonstrate experience providing exceptional client service, including the ability to build rapport with clients.

· A growth-minded professional with outstanding analytical ability and research skills.

· Is interested in being part of an enthusiastic team who shares a commitment to business and practice development, with the ultimate goal of providing clients with top-notch service.

· Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment.

· Must be detail-oriented and set high standards for accuracy.

· Must prioritize client service and communication.

· Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all employee and company information.

· Must have the ability to handle a heavy caseload and provide support to other attorneys.

· Must be dependable.

· Must be willing to supervise staff within the practice group.