Careers at Romano Law, P.C.
Now Hiring Associate Attorneys in Portland, Oregon
Join a growing litigation firm focused on divorce, custody, family law, DUI defense, and criminal defense.
Romano Law, P.C. is expanding and seeking two motivated associate attorneys to join our growing team in Portland, Oregon. We are a dynamic litigation firm focused on family law and criminal defense, representing clients in matters involving divorce, child custody, DUI defense, domestic violence allegations, and other complex family and criminal cases. We are committed to providing exceptional legal representation while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding work environment for our attorneys.
$101,000 to $250,000+ annually, depending on experience, performance, and productivity.
Approximately 70 to 80% family law and 20 to 30% criminal defense.
Onsite, remote, or hybrid work arrangements available.
Why Join Romano Law?
- Flexible work arrangements: onsite, remote, or hybrid
- Healthy work-life balance
- Competitive compensation with significant earning potential
- Performance-based bonuses and advancement opportunities
Our Practice Mix and Training Approach
Our current caseload is approximately 70 to 80% domestic relations and family law, including divorce, custody, parenting time, support, and related litigation, and approximately 20 to 30% criminal defense, including DUI defense, domestic violence allegations, and other criminal matters.
We are especially interested in attorneys who want to become cross-disciplined litigators. Prior experience in both family law and criminal defense is helpful, but not required. Public defenders, criminal defense attorneys, family law attorneys, divorce attorneys, and litigation-minded attorneys who are willing to learn are all encouraged to apply. We are willing to train the right candidate.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active Oregon State Bar license
- 1 to 5 years of litigation experience preferred
- Exceptional candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply
- Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to manage an active caseload independently
- Experience handling court appearances, hearings, motions, settlement conferences, and trials
- Interest in family law, criminal defense, or both
Primary Responsibilities
- Represent clients in hearings, negotiations, mediations, and trials throughout Oregon
- Manage family law and criminal defense cases from intake through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and case investigation
- Develop case strategies and provide clients with practical, informed legal guidance
- Maintain consistent communication so clients are informed and supported
Benefits
Compensation
$101,000 to $250,000+ annually, depending on experience, performance, and productivity.
Our compensation structure rewards attorneys who provide outstanding client service, work efficiently, and achieve strong results. High-performing attorneys have the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings through performance-based incentives and bonuses.
Interested in joining our team?
Attorneys interested in family law, criminal defense, or building a broader litigation practice are encouraged to contact us.
Sincerely,
Michael Romano
Founder & Managing Attorney
Romano Law, P.C.
Romano Law, P.C.
13765 NW Cornell Rd Ste 250, Portland, OR 97229
assistant@romanolawpc.com
(503) 208-5529