Attorney needed for Vancouver office

Practice Area: Family Law – General, Job Type: Attorney,

Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 1 Years, Vancouver office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an attorney with First-chair family law trial experience or trial experience. The candidate will manage Guardianship, child custody, divorce, and other issues. Will 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. Should have family law practice experience or another type of litigation. Must be Active in business professional groups and Bar associations. Must be licensed to practice law in Washington state. Should have case management experience and the ability to supervise the caseload of other attorneys and paralegals. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and Clio preferred. 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.Additional Skills: The candidate should have a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution. The ability to mentor, teach, and train associates and paralegals are required. Commitment to excellence and high standards is needed. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to work with all levels of management is required. Should have strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to manage priorities and workflow is needed. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm are essential. Must have an acute attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects is required. Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees is needed. Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines is required. Must have strong interpersonal skills. The ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance is needed.