Attorney with 6+ years of family law practice experience

Vancouver office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an attorney with 6+ years of family law practice experience or another type of litigation. The candidate handles complex cases from start to finish, including structured alternative dispute resolution and/or trial. Typical cases are divorce, custody, modification of existing orders, and enforcement proceedings. Manages Guardianship, child custody, divorce, and other such issues. Represents surrogacy-related issues, child abuse or child rights, alimony, annulment, spousal abuse, legitimacy, adoption, legitimacy, parental responsibility, and property settlement issues. Handle estates and wills. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Manages the legal issues that occur between people that are associated with each other or members of the same family. Drafts a legal Paper or documents. These include the wills and trust of the person. Deals with issues such as adoption, divorce as well as properties, spousal support of the couple, several issues of child visitation rights, and household violence. Advises and tells the client about the proper action and the right thing to do. If the problems cannot be resolved outside the court, then the family lawyer will make inquiries and organize a trial, and represents the client to the court. Investigates and submit evidence to make legal offense or defense; representation of files in the court and interview the witnesses. Understands the laws to decide on how to advise their client. Experience in other areas of practice is considered an advantage. Should have first-chair family law trial experience or trial experience. Case management experience and the ability to supervise the caseload of other attorneys and paralegals are essential. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and Clio (preferred). Must be licensed to practice law in the state.

Must have a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution. Excellent written and oral communication skills needed. Should have ability to work with all levels of management. Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. The firm offers 401(k), Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, and Professional development assistance.

The firm offers legal solutions to its clients' complex legal problems in the states of Washington and Oregon. Its areas of practice include business law, family law, employment law, collaborative law, criminal law, probate and estate law, real estate law, and bankruptcy. It has offices located in Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. Five of its attorneys were included in the list of Best Lawyers in America 2021.