Description
Sherwood Family Law is hiring an experienced family law litigator who is ready for a better environment. If you have spent the last few years carrying a heavy caseload in a messy or understaffed firm and want a place with real support, predictable systems, and a team that works together, this is the role.
We are not looking for a beginner and this is not a training role. We are looking for an attorney who knows the work, wants to get better, and wants a firm that reflects their standards.
Positions open in our Sherwood, OR and Vancouver, WA offices.
What You Will Get:
- A full caseload
- A strong paralegal partner who knows how to support a family law practice
- A team that communicates clearly and has zero internal drama
- A firm that prepares early, stays organized, and values smart strategy
- An excellent salary and bonus structure that rewards consistent performance
- Paid health, dental, vision, PLF coverage, bar dues, 401(K) and CLEs
- A manageable schedule that respects your time
- Hybrid work options
- A stable firm culture without chaos
- No time requirements for consultations or marketing duties
What You Will Do:
- Handle divorce and custody cases from start to finish
- Develop strategy early and communicate it clearly to clients
- Take responsibility for hearings, conferences, negotiations, and trial preparation
- Work with a team that prepares thoroughly and does not push problems forward
- Contribute to a culture of professionalism, empathy, and preparation
Who We Want:
- A family law attorney with at least two years of Oregon OR Washington family law practice
- Someone who has appeared in court and can handle hearings without handholding
- An attorney who is organized, reliable, and follows through
- Someone who can manage clients under stress without losing their own footing
- A professional who wants a healthy, team-oriented environment
- No sharp elbows
If your previous firm left you exhausted from poor systems, inconsistent support, or internal conflict, you will find the difference here immediately. We run a tight ship. We prepare early. We support each other. We treat clients with respect and deliver work that is thorough and organized.
Compensation:
The role is intentionally structured around a light annual billable expectation of 1,200 hours, with the option to take on additional work beyond that threshold. This structure is by design. We do not require non-billable business development or consult work.
Base salary varies by experience and typically falls in the low-to-mid $100Ks (DOE), with additional compensation earned through performance-based bonuses tied directly to billable work above the required threshold. Attorneys who elect to carry higher caseloads can earn total compensation exceeding $250,000, while maintaining control over workload.
We provide full benefits and a stable caseload so you can focus on practicing law and producing consistently.
Our Core Values:
- Understanding and Empathy. We believe that the only way to help our clients is to walk a mile in their shoes. We deeply understand that a custody or divorce is the hardest thing our clients have ever had to experience.
- Always Being Prepared. We don’t kick the can down the road and we prepare from the beginning with a solid plan. We live and die by our calendars.
- Playing By The Rules. We don't take short cuts and we believe the rules matter. Yes, it drives us a little bit crazy when an opposing party files their hearing memorandum the morning of trial.
- No Sharp Elbows. We are a tight knit team and value compassion and hard work. We've all had an experience of working at a firm where yelling and abrasiveness was just another day in the office -- it isn't for us.
- Finding The Answers. We try our hardest to find the answers first. We love to learn and all strive to become the best.
How to Apply
Send a resume and a short note explaining your experience in Oregon or Washington family law and the type of environment where you do your best work.
https://www.sherwoodfamilylaw.com/careers
