Family Law Managing Attorney

POSITION: Family Law Managing Attorney (Technical Specialist 6)

WAGE: Starting at $74,054/year

LOCATION: Hybrid remote/in person at 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213

APPLY AT: www.irco.org

STATUS: Full Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Legal Services Sector / Community Safety & Wellbeing Division

REPORTS TO: Legal Services Sector Manager

OPENING DATE: July 18, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice law in Oregon in good standing; must have vehicle and insurance to drive during business hours; must be able to pass extensive Background Check

GENERAL POSITION 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.

This position manages IRCO’s Family Legal Services program under the broader Legal Services umbrella. Responsibilities include representing clients, liaising with funder and colleague agencies, ensuring quality client outcomes, completing funder-required reports, and implementing standards, forms, and processes. The position will represent members of our immigrant and refugee communities in family law proceedings in the Portland metro area. The Family Law Managing Attorney will have the opportunity to recruit, select, and hire a Legal Assistant and other direct reports as the Family Law program grows.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Represent survivors of domestic violence in their family law matters including guardianship, child custody, divorce, and restraining orders (including trial).
• Review contracts from funders with the Legal Services Sector Manager; understand contract conditions such as deliverables, eligibility guidelines for clients receiving services, and reporting requirements; ensure compliance.
• Self-manage a case load and contribute to data collection, reporting, and advocacy to funders.
• Supervise a Legal Assistant
• Recruit, select, and hire a team as the program grows, beginning with one Legal Assistant
• Conduct legal research and prepare written filings as part of ongoing representation.
• Communicate and collaborate with IRCO’s immigration and disability legal services units and our Survivor’s Services department, as well as other local non-profit service providers.
• Supervise and work with a Legal Assistant who can support with legal research, filings, case management, and data management.
• Creatively design processes and procedures to support efficient workflow.
• Participate in conversations with private and public funders; work with agency Development Team to support proposals made to various funding sources; and engage in long-term growth and sustainability planning.

KNOWLEDGE:

Education: Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

Experience: 2 years of experience in Family Law

Licensure, Certification: Licensure with the Oregon State Bar

Additional Language: Additional language is preferred, especially Spanish

Computers: This position requires a high proficiency level with Microsoft Products, including Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn other applications as needed.

SKILLS:

Communication:

Frequent communication inside the organization to communicate organizational direction (6)

Creativity:

Regular need to design and develop multiple program functions (work units) and related processes and procedures (6)

Strong attention to detail

Legal research

Case management

Trauma Informed Care:

Ability to utilize trauma-informed practices in providing compassionate representation to community members

EFFORT:

Mental:

Ongoing shifts in priority and demands require the need for review and integration of diversified functions and interests (6)

Physical:

Position requires little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks (1)

RESPONSIBILITY:

Impact and Influence:

Positions at this level have an on-going impact on organization operations, program outcomes, expense or budgetary outcomes. Program and policy development, which could be significant, is also part of the job responsibilities. (5)

Work Independence:

Positions at this level are single incumbent high-level staff or technical positions, or those of the Senior Management Team where no internal review is likely because of specific nature of the position. Positions function with virtual autonomy (6)

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 (5)

Supervision:

Positions at this level are normally responsible for full managerial responsibility including providing direction to other supervisors/managers regarding the supervision of their staff. Supervisory span will include direct and indirect reports (6)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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. (1)

Schedule:

The work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice. (2)

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 at IRCO Careers.
3. Email jobs@irco.org with questions about this position.

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. Applications without both a cover letter and email will be dismissed as incomplete.

ABOUT IRCO:

IRCO's mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Our vision is a future where all refugees and immigrants belong, our staff are nurtured, and all communities thrive.

Founded in 1976 by refugees for refugees, IRCO has over 40 years of experience working with refugee and immigrant communities in the Portland metropolitan area, and over five years in Eastern Oregon. IRCO is the largest provider of employment services and job training for newly arrived refugees in Oregon; and we support families at every stage of their lives from the time they arrive in Oregon. Find out more at www.irco.org.

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