Family Law Managing Attorney

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org.  

POSITION:                                  Family Law Managing Attorney

JOB CLASS/GRADE:                  Sector Mangers / Specialist 6; Grade 3

WAGE:                                         Starting at $74,054 per year

FLSA; EEO; WC:                         Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS:                              IRCO - PIAFC 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213, Hybrid schedule

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS:                1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:       (1)

APPLY AT:                                  www.irco.org 

STATUS:                                      Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S):                           Legal Services

SECTOR:                                     Legal Services 

REQUIREMENTS:

Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice law in Oregon and in good standing

Must possess a valid driver’s license, have verification of current auto insurance and have full use of automobile during work hours

Must be able to pass extensive Background Check

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary
The mission of the Legal Services team is to provide direct legal services to our most vulnerable community members. We are a multidisciplinary team with Immigration Law, Disability Law, and Family Law units. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with and receive mentorship from attorneys with diverse specialties, credentials, and experiences across these disciplines.

Position Summary
This position manages IRCO’s Family Legal Services program under the broader Legal Services umbrella. Responsibilities include directly representing clients in their family law matters, designing and implementing standard operating procedures, ensuring quality client outcomes, liaising with colleague and funder agencies, and completing funder-required data and narrative reports. The Family Law Managing Attorney will have the opportunity to recruit, hire, and manage a Legal Assistant and other direct reports as the Family Law program grows.

Essential Functions

• Provide legal consultations and brief or full-scope representation to survivors of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking in family law matters arising from or related to the abuse. Case types will include protection orders, divorce, child custody and visitation, establish of paternity, child support, and spousal support.
• Represent clients in court proceedings
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements
• Work with the Legal Services Sector Manager to establish a standard operating procedure for the Family Law Services program, including effective and efficient procedures for screening, consultations, legal services agreements, case management, incoming and outgoing mail, and case closing
• Collaborate with other IRCO teams, including Immigration Legal Services, Disability Legal Services, and Survivor Services, as well as other local non-profit service providers, to conduct outreach and design trauma-informed family law program that is responsive to the needs of immigrant and refugee survivors of violent crimes
• Participate in conversations with private and public funders. Work with the Legal Services Sector Manager to support proposals made to various funders. Engage in long-term growth and sustainability planning.
• Recruit and hire a team as the program grows, beginning with one Legal Assistant
• Supervise and work with a Legal Assistant who can support with legal research, filings, case management, and data management

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• 3 years of experience in Family Law
• Licensure with the Oregon State Bar
• Trauma Informed Care: Ability to utilize trauma-informed practices in providing compassionate representation to community members
• Strong attention to detail: Demonstrated ability to review and process complex information accurately, identify inconsistencies, and ensure all documentation and filings are complete, compliant, and timely
• Legal Research: Skilled in identifying relevant statutes, regulations, and case law; synthesizing complex legal information; and preparing well-organized summaries to support legal strategy and client advocacy
• Case management: Proficient in managing multiple cases simultaneously by maintaining organized records, tracking deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating with supervisors, intake staff, and/or legal assistants to ensure effective and efficient service delivery
• Additional language is preferred, especially Spanish

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• Communication: Frequent communication inside the organization to communicate organizational direction
• Creativity: Regular need to design and develop multiple program functions (work units) and related processes and procedures
• Mental: Ongoing shifts in priority and demands require the need for review and integration of diversified functions and interests
• Physical: Position requires little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks
• Impact and Influence: Build workplans for their sectors and contracts and review them on an ongoing basis. Help in setting and implementing IRCO's strategic plan. Responsible for budgetary control. Ability to analyze problems and make decisions with limited information
• Work Independence: Positions at this level are single incumbent high level staff or technical positions, or those of the Senior Leadership Team where no internal review is likely because of specific nature of the position. Positions function with virtual autonomy
• Planning: Positions at this level have on-going planning and goal-setting responsibilities. Planning processes typically impact more than one function or work unit. Planning is made more difficult because of the number of alternatives or obstacles
• Environment: This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles.  There is very little element of personal risk or hazard.  Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable.
• Schedule: The work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are normally responsible for full managerial responsibilities including providing direction to other supervisors/managers regarding the supervision of their staff. Supervisory span will include direct and indirect reports

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community 
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year 
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting 
• 3% match for student loans or college savings 
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance 
• Flexible spending account

Required Engagement 

Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values based initiatives. 

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.  
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.  
3. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO’s main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application. 

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.