Law Firm

Portland, OR, United States

Family Law Sr. Paralegal

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Family Law Senior Paralegal in Oregon H1: Join Our Team as a Family Law Senior Paralegal in Oregon H2: Exceptional Opportunity for an Experienced Family Law Senior Paralegal in Oregon Gevurtz Menashe, PC, a leading law firm dedicated to family law and estate planning in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, is seeking an experienced Family Law Senior Paralegal to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to work in a fast-paced, team environment and provide exceptional service to our clients and external professionals. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as a supportive and inclusive work culture. Job Summary: As a Family Law Senior Paralegal at Gevurtz Menashe, you will provide assistance to attorneys, mentorship to paralegals, and excellent care to our clients throughout their case. You will utilize your strong work ethic, knowledge of local and state rules, and expertise in legal proceedings to provide legal support to our attorneys in the Oregon Family Law department. You will also have the opportunity to provide mentorship and training to paralegals while overseeing their delegated projects. Additionally, you will ensure that our clients receive exceptional care from the beginning to the end of their case. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and requires working on-site at our Portland, Oregon location at least three days per week. Key Responsibilities: - Provide assistance to attorneys in the Oregon Family Law department. - Mentor and train paralegals by delegating projects and overseeing their outcome. - Ensure an exceptional client experience from beginning to end of the case. Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in Oregon Family Law. - Ability to independently assess client matters. - Experience in developing case strategy and anticipating next steps. - Exceptional client service skills and ability to work independently and on a team. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to meet strict deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment. - Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy. - Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn and use technology systems. - Knowledge of division of assets, tax implications, and all stages of litigation. - Familiarity with local and state filing rules and procedures. Physical Requirements: - Ability to sit for long periods of time. - Consistent 40-hour workweek with occasional overtime. - Regular use of computer. - Occasional climbing of stairs and lifting up to 20 pounds. Salary: Starting at $73,000/year, dependent on experience. Benefits: - Paid vacation and personal leave allowance. - Comprehensive healthcare plan including dental and vision coverage. - Employer-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance. - Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, parking, transit, and dependent care expenses. - 401k retirement plan. - Use of on-site gym. - Team lunches and firm outings. - Summer hours. Join Our Team: At Gevurtz Menashe, we value teamwork, entrepreneurial drive, and a small business culture. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion and offer a learning and team-focused environment. If you are an experienced Family Law Senior Paralegal looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your resume, list of potential references, cover letter with relevant experience, and salary requirements for consideration. Note: Gevurtz Menashe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

for consideration, please with your resume, list of potential references and a cover letter with relevant experience attached and salary requirements

Legal

Hiring Coordinator
Gevurtz Menashe
115 NW First Ave. Suite 400
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: 503-227-1515
Fax: 503-243-2038