We are a full-service family law and criminal defense firm providing services throughout Oregon and are seeking an additional associate attorney to join our team. We are seeking a licensed attorney to provide excellent representation to our clients on a variety of matters, including divorce, family law and criminal defense. Our office is located in Portland and this position can be on-site, remote or a hybrid of both.

Note: Qualified candidates must be able to appear in-person for court appearances in the Portland metro area.

Qualified candidates will have excellent legal research and writing skills, as well as strong interpersonal and client relationship skills and will have prior experience, including deposition, mediation, motion practice and trial experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

● Attend hearings and trials throughout Oregon
● Regularly represent clients in negotiations, including mediation and arbitration
● Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions and memoranda
● Independently handle complex child custody disputes and divorces, including issues of domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health.
● Prepare and appear at various court appearances including arraignments, pre-trial motions, pleas, sentencing, restitution, trials, and various other hearings (including DMV administrative hearings), throughout Oregon
● Caseload will include a mixture of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, but mostly DUI and DV cases
● Perform research, draft legal motions, pleadings and memoranda
● Direct the focus of investigative efforts
● Ensure the client is able to make informed choices regarding whether to go to trial or take a plea
● Review case law and legislative/administrative changes.
● Communicate effectively and persuasively in oral and written forms
● Manage legal cases including preparing and presenting cases for trial in court
● Analyze and evaluate statements of witnesses, victims and obtain evidence;
● Effectively negotiate cases with district attorney’s offices
● Courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, clients, victims, witnesses, media, professionals, state agencies, law enforcement officials, attorneys, courts and the public.

Requirements and Qualifications:

· JD from an accredited law school

· License to practice law in Oregon

· Litigation experience (3-5 years preferred; less for the right candidate) - pay is DOE

· Excellent organizational and time-management skills

· Ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment

· Excellent negotiation, analytical, and research skills

· Persuasive writing and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to travel to & from various courthouses for appearances, as needed

· Creative and strategic thinking

· Attention to detail

· Professional

· Ability to both work within a team and complete work

· Positive attitude

· Proficient with Microsoft Suite/Office 365

· Proficient with Clio (or willingness to learn)

· Proficient Google calendar, Gmail & Google Drive (or willingness to learn)

· If you are going to choose to work remotely, you must have a private full office set-up, including a secured computer, high speed internet and a printer/scanner.

Benefits:

· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· Aflac options

· IRA retirement matching up to 3%

· Firm pays OSB dues, malpractice insurance, and for up to 15 CLE credits per year

Compensation will depend on experience, but will be competitive with salaries from the Oregon State Bar Economic Survey.

Please email cover letter, resume, law school transcript and references to: assistant@romanolawpc.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Choose your own hours

License/Certification:

OSB number (Required)

Work Location: In person

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