Family Law Associate - Southern Oregon

Associate Attorney PositionSKH is a family law firm that has been providing clients with creative solutions for difficult times since 1986. Our dedicated team focuses on providing clients exceptional legal services and outstanding customer service. We look for the most positive pathway to resolution for clients. With such unwavering standards, solid protocols and ever-expanding schedules, our professional team thrives with these challenges. It feels good to do it right, and we celebrate working together.Our Medford, OR office is seeking an associate attorney. While you feel the full speed of our client needs/demands, you'll appreciate the self-directed opportunities to fully practice law and personally work with clients from day one, on your own, but not alone. We'll be available with our layered experience and ideas to assist and guide you to become your best.This isn't your typical family law attorney position. At SKH, associates can have their own cases, represent clients in court and collaborate with a partner on a case of first impression in Oregon. SKH associates handle complex and intriguing legal issues, often involving substantial assets and business interests, and assist on some of the region's biggest family law cases.Consider yourself first…Do you:Like to be relied on and known for on time, polished workSee yourself as self-reliant yet able and willing to get help and seek adviceWant challenges that require creative solutions and require you to go deep to produce excellent workFind that people trust you because you "come through" and will advocate for themLike research of unique issues, problem solving, and becoming keenly resourcefulExcellent drafter, creating impressive persuasive documents with a close attention to detailWould rather get it right than take the easy way outExpect a lot from yourself; hard work and innate common senseAppreciate people, their needs, and the value of serviceProactive and ready to excel at the highest levels of family law in a dynamic, energetic practice with other high achieving professionalsKey Working Factors to consider:Fast pace with ongoing urgencies, emotional emergencies and a culture built to support those who take full responsibility for the entire scope of their work from start to finishYou'll be counted on to produce polished, error free workClients expect and deserve your best: 24/7An experienced team is there for youYou can grow, achieve and earn income & increasing opportunity in a performance measured, open ended culturePrimary work tasks include:Research, Writing/Drafting, Lots of detail managementPreparation and adjudication/litigation of casesCollaboration/Assisting Associates and ShareholdersMeeting clients; building rapport, trust and case controlBeing an active team member; enjoying the culture & community of achieversQualifications: Our ideal candidate would have the following skill sets:Oregon State Bar license or passing results from Bar ExamExperience handling complex family law, custody, asset and business litigation a plus.Looking for experience exhibiting family law litigation and client skills, such as hearings, trials, depositions and mediationsCandidates require creative and enterprising thinking, as solutions to client issues often aren't found in books.Excellent organizational and communication skillsStrong legal writing and research skillsCreativity and flexibility in advocacyAbility to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrable courtroom experienceBenefits:Competitive salary (DOE) with immediate bonus possibilityProfessional liability coveragePaid Washington and Oregon (if barred in both states) State Bar duesMedical, dental, disability and life insurance401(k) retirement planReception and client intake servicesPrivate officeFree parking available on-siteTechnical and social media support staffRare but Real: Practicing at SKH provides associates with an exciting environment to hone trial, research, problem-solving, and client skills; all the elements to build a successful, rewarding careerPay: Starting at $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience.If, considering your strengths/interests, & qualifications, you see a fit; submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample in PDF format, and three (3) references to View email address on click.appcast.io.