Job Description

Job Description

Are you a family law attorney who thrives in court, values teamwork, and wants to focus on clients instead of finding them? Sherwood is growing and looking for a full-time attorney to join our close-knit team.

Why Join Us?

• Immediate full caseload – no need to find your own clients
• 1:1 paralegal support
• Competitive pay with total comp potential of $150K–$250K
• True work-life balance with reasonable hours
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, PLF, Bar & CLEs
• 401(k) with generous match
• Hybrid/remote options + dedicated office
• Collaborative, no-drama culture that values empathy, preparation, and professionalism

What You’ll Do:

• Represent clients in Oregon divorce and custody matters
• Develop clear legal strategies and guide clients step-by-step
• Appear in court for hearings, negotiations, and trials
• Collaborate with a supportive team that values growth and mentorship
• Spend all of your time helping actual clients, no lost hours focused on business development or consultations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Family law and courtroom experience (2+ Years)
• Active Oregon Bar license
• Strong knowledge of Oregon family law statutes, rules, and case law
• Confident in court, highly organized, and committed to client success
• Empathetic, professional, and a true team player
• Opportunity to also practice in Washington if desired

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. Experienced 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. We also know that Google generally has the answer, and start there first.

At Sherwood Family Law, we believe in guiding clients through their hardest times with compassion and clarity. If you’re ready to join a firm that cares deeply about both clients and team members, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help make a difference in people’s lives.

Company Description

People going through a divorce or custody dispute have their lives on the line, and they don't know what they need to do to protect themselves. When a client calls Sherwood Family Law for the first time, we aim to provide an experience that blankets them in an atmosphere of stability and security. We want them to know that we understand their problems, and we have tailored solutions just for them. Sherwood Family Law guides our clients on a path of self-discovery and make the world a better place by helping our clients become better people and parents through the divorce process.

Company Description

People going through a divorce or custody dispute have their lives on the line, and they don't know what they need to do to protect themselves. When a client calls Sherwood Family Law for the first time, we aim to provide an experience that blankets them in an atmosphere of stability and security. We want them to know that we understand their problems, and we have tailored solutions just for them. Sherwood Family Law guides our clients on a path of self-discovery and make the world a better place by helping our clients become better people and parents through the divorce process.