Associate Attorney

POSITION TITLE: Associate Family Law Attorney

LOCATION: Clackamas, OR (Just outside downtown Portland—easy commute, no downtown traffic!)

COMPENSATION: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year (Commensurate with experience)

JOB TYPE: Full-time

ABOUT US
We are a collaborative, growth-oriented firm based in Clackamas, Oregon. We specialize in family law and domestic relations, and we are looking for a dedicated Associate Attorney to join our team. Whether you are a recent graduate looking for a supportive environment to launch your career, or an attorney with a year or two of experience looking for a long-term home, we want to invest in your professional growth.

WHAT WE OFFER (Our Benefits Package)
We take care of our team so you can take care of our clients. Your benefits include:

• Financial Security: Competitive base salary, annual bonus, performance bonuses, 401(k) retirement plan, and 401(k) company matching.
• Health & Wellness: Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Professional Support: 100% covered Oregon State Bar dues, Professional Liability Insurance, and paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses. As well as Court Credentials for Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties.
• Commuter Perks: Covered mileage and parking for court and business travel.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
As an Associate Attorney, you will work closely with our Managing Attorney to advocate for clients during pivotal moments in their lives. You will:

• Manage domestic relations case files from intake to resolution.
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations (with active mentorship and shadowing to start).
• Maintain strong, empathetic communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
• Utilize our firm's modern software platforms to keep case updates seamless.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Credentials: Member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar (or awaiting bar exam results).
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent legal research abilities, and clear written/oral communication.
• Mindset: An eagerness to learn family law, a collaborative team spirit, and a respectful, diplomatic approach to sensitive legal issues.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and an aptitude for legal tech.

TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you are interested in family law. We look forward to meeting you!

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation?
• How many years actively practicing law in the State of Oregon do you have?

Experience:

• Law office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Oregon State Bar License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Clackamas, OR 97015 (Required)

Work Location: In person