About Us

Experienced Family Law Attorney (Portland)

McKinley Irvin is AV rated and recognized as a Tier 1 firm on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms.” Our 20+ attorneys focus exclusively on complex family law and divorce matters staying on the leading edge of evolving areas including international divorce/child custody and LGBT family law.

For more than 20 years we’ve dedicated ourselves to our clients, their families and the evolving nature of what it means to be a family. We have locations in the Northwest’s major markets including Portland, Seattle and Tacoma.


We’re looking for two lawyers, one more experienced, to join our rapidly growing Portland office.

Competitive candidates will:

  • be a members of the Oregon State Bar and preferably also a member of the Washington State Bar;
  • demonstrate outstanding analytical, writing and oral communication skills;
  • have honed high-level skills in traditional or evolving family law obtained over 5 or more years of practice;
  • use sound and practical judgment, think strategically and be capable of establishing a strong “trusted advisor” rapport with clients;
  • be a proven negotiator and litigator;
  • show strong commitment to delivering exceptional work on behalf of her/his clients;
  • be positive and approach work with a team oriented world-view;
  • deliver high-touch client service; and,
  • enjoy and have a sense of humor.

Our attorneys manage his or her own case load and are supported by a fully staffed office including paralegals, document clerks and administrative staff.

We provide a highly competitive salary complemented by aggressive quarterly and annual bonus opportunities. The benefits of working with us include work schedule flexibility and other work/life balance options; profit sharing and a 401(k) plan with matching, payment of bar dues and CLE expenses; excellent health & welfare benefits; career coaching and development support, advanced training, an outstanding group of professionals to work with, scale and stability and professional management.

If you are dedicated to making a difference in the field of family law and want to work along with others who are, we’d like to hear from you. Please send your cover letter, resume, writing examples and three professional references to careers@mckinleyirvin.com. All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

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