Join Our Team

Gevurtz Menashe is a dedicated law firm offering family law and estate planning services in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. For over 40 years, we have built a practice that is centered around our core belief that quality care for our clients produces the best outcomes when paired with our expertise in the law. At Gevurtz Menashe, we work as a team to support our clients and are fully engaged with one another and have high expectations of ourselves and each other in a fully collaborative and committed environment. 

Core Objectives

• Assist Attorneys: Utilize strong work ethic, amassed knowledge of local and state rules, and expertise with basic legal proceedings, complimented by the ability to assist with court processes to provide legal assistance to Attorneys in our Family Law practice.  Internal Training: Provide mentorship and training to Paralegals by coordinating and delegating projects as well as overseeing the outcomes. 
• Client Experience: Provide excellent care to our clients from the start to the end of a case. 

Typical Tasks

What follows is a sample list of responsibilities in the Senior Paralegal role. This list is not intended to be exclusive but will identify some typical day-to-day tasks and projects.

Client Assistance: 

• Provide information to clients regarding status, track pending matters and documents. Provide information regarding procedures and explain processes.
• Meet with clients to review and sign documents as needed.
• Work directly with clients to complete forms and pleadings, Uniform Support Declarations, UCCJEA information, affidavits/declarations in support of other pleadings.
• Prepare child support worksheets and parenting time calendars.
• Assist clients by troubleshooting questions/problems when the Attorney is unavailable.
• Take client phone calls, listen, and provide procedural information (gatekeeper duties).

Case Management: 

• Track litigation process and assist with the management of the case.
• Track case deadlines, reminders, and other necessary dates with tickle system.
• Discovery organization and preparation of draft UTCR 8.010, as requested.
• Create hearing notebooks, trial preparation materials, outlines and trial exhibit notebooks and Parenting evaluation notebooks.
• Coordinate and communicate with other opposing counsel and other outside professionals.
• Coordinate with Paralegals to reschedule hearings, depositions, mediation, arbitration, etc. with courts, Attorneys, clients, and witnesses. 
• Assist with case coverage during Attorney absences. Coordinate with other Attorneys to provide assistance to clients and outside counsel.

Discovery and Case Processing:

• Initial preparation and follow-up on documents such as, but not limited to: 
• Uniform Support Declarations
• Request for Production and Responses 
• Protective Orders and Non-Disclosure Agreements/Confidentiality Notices 
• Notices of Deposition with Subpoenas 
• Motion to Compel with Exhibits and Supplements
• Declarations (TRO’s, MTC’s, Protective Orders, Status Quo Orders)
• Mediation Memorandums
• Settlement Agreement Outlines

Deposition, Trial, Mediation and Settlement Conference Preparation:

• Proactively and independently anticipate and attend to case needs and coordinate workflow with Attorneys and/or other Paralegals and staff.
• Conduct statutory, regulatory, or factual research with respect to client matters. 
• Prepare Documents such as, but not limited to:
• Exhibits and Exhibit Notebooks
• Trial/Mediation Notebooks
• Witness Coordination: Pre-trial Conference, Trial Appearance, and Exhibits

Attorney Assistance:

• Provide coverage for other Paralegals during absences or overloads.
• Research and pull statutes, rules, cases, legislative histories, etc.
• Provide support to attorneys for their marketing, CLE, professional and bar-related committee work and activities.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Family Law experience.

Skills & Abilities 

• Ability to exercise and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are required and the ability to be adaptable and change plans as needed. 
• Must be detail-oriented, able to think critically and set high standards for accuracy. 
• Knowledge of local and state filing rules, procedures, and terminology.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional client service skills and ability to work independently, as well as on a team. 
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Power Point. Experience with or exposure to Adobe, Zola Suite, NetDocs, etc. are a plus. 

Family Law Associate/Of Counsel Attorney (Portland Office) 

Gevurtz Menashe, P.C. has an opening in its Portland Office for an associate/of counsel attorney in family law. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Oregon family law practice, handling matters involving asset division, custody, spousal and child support with adequate trial and mediation experience, or have meaningful litigation experience.

Gevurtz Menashe is seeking an attorney who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, team environment; 
• Is willing to primarily handle FAPA cases;
• Is willing to work on cases with other attorneys in the office; and 
• Has the ability to provide exceptional service to our clients. 

Gevurtz Menashe is dedicated to family law and estate planning in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Since inception, our goal has remained the same - to be our client’s law firm and to deliver the highest level of service and best possible outcomes. We pride ourselves in providing support to families coping with crisis or preparing for change. Today’s families are full of complexity, and we’re here to help guide them through it. 

Gevurtz Menashe’s culture is built on a foundation of teamwork and entrepreneurial drive. While each team member has clear responsibilities in fulfilling our mission, we promote, expect, and reward a small business culture and work ethic where no task is above or below any individual. 

What We Provide:
·  A team of caring, supportive, and collaborative individuals.
· A team who is passionate about the work they do for our clients.
· A team committed to excellence.
· Outstanding mentoring opportunities.
· Support for your professional and personal growth.
· Values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
· Work-Life balance.
· Competitive compensation, including a competitive bonus structure. 
· Comprehensive benefits package.

Gevurtz Menashe is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion and offering a learning and team-focused environment. For more information about us, please visit: https://www.gevurtzmenashe.com/.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Qualified candidates should have experience handling their own individual cases as well as providing support to senior attorneys in more complex cases. We are looking for a growth-minded professional with great communication, writing and research skills.

Qualified candidates must be Oregon Bar members. Washington Bar membership is a plus.

We welcome all applicants and strive to provide a workplace in which all employees feel included, respected and valued. We are a team that provides outstanding mentoring opportunities, supports your professional and personal growth, and values diversity.

Gevurtz Menashe offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. If this sounds like your next career challenge, we’d love to hear from you! All replies are kept confidential. Please submit your resume and statement of interest to recruiting@gevurtzmenashe.com

Requirements

Subject-Matter Experience: 

• At least three years of practical experience supporting attorneys who practice Oregon family law.

Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and proficiency: 

• Regarding Oregon family law processes and procedures, including court filing requirements and deadlines
• Tracking litigation processes, including case deadlines, reminders, and other necessary dates using electronic systems
• Opening client files and assisting with case management

Technical Experience: 

Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and proficiency:

• Using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Exposure to SharePoint and Adobe are a plus.
• Managing attorney calendars using cloud-based software. 
• Ability to learn and use cloud-based document management and case management software.

Administrative Experience:

• Taking calls from potential clients and obtaining necessary information to be able to process the call and schedule. 
• Calendar management, including coordinating and calendaring appointments.
• Maintain working knowledge of the client file.

Skills & Abilities 

• Ability to exercise and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are required with adaptability and the ability to change plans as needed. 
• Must be detail-oriented, able to think critically, and set high standards for accuracy. 
• Knowledge of local and state filing rules, procedures, and terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional client service skills and ability to work independently, as well as on a team. 

Gevurtz Menashe is a dedicated law firm offering family law and estate planning services in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. For over 40 years, we have built a practice that is centered around our core belief that quality care for our clients produces the best outcomes when paired with our expertise in the law.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team of family law professionals in our Vancouver, WA office. In this role, our Legal Assistant/Paralegals handle potential new client calls, including conflict checks and entry, and coordination for meetings and consultations; prepare correspondence, including; documents and forms and electronically file court documents; assist with case workflow, docketing and follow-ups; coordinate document signings with our clients and provide additional administrative and case support as needed.

This position is non-exempt and includes competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid vacation and personal leave allowance, paid holidays, a comprehensive healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, vision, flex-spending plan accounts, and a 401k retirement plan.

We welcome all applicants and strive to provide a workplace in which all employees feel included, respected, and valued.

Subject-Matter Experience:

• At least three years of practical experience supporting attorneys who practice Washington family law.

Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and proficiency:

• Regarding Washington family law processes and procedures, including court filing requirements and deadlines
• Tracking litigation processes, including case deadlines, reminders, and other necessary dates using electronic systems
• Opening client files and assisting with case management

Technical Experience:

Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and proficiency:

• Using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Exposure to SharePoint and Adobe are a plus.
• Managing attorney calendars using cloud-based software.
• Ability to learn and use cloud-based document management and case management software.

Administrative Experience:

• Taking calls from potential clients and obtaining necessary information to be able to process the call and schedule.
• Calendar management, including coordinating and calendaring appointments.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the client file.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to exercise and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are required with adaptability and the ability to change plans as needed.
• Must be detail-oriented, able to think critically, and set high standards for accuracy.
• Knowledge of local and state filing rules, procedures, and terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional client service skills and ability to work independently, as well as on a team.