Description:

Position: As a full-time criminal defense attorney, you'll be working in a busy public defense firm that provides representation for court-appointed clients.

Qualifications:
  • Member of the Oregon State Bar or eligible for membership
  • Zealous and competent advocate for public defense clients
  • Works well with others; skilled at collaborating, coordinating, and problem-solving
  • Qualified under the Oregon Public Defense Commission representation standard to represent clients at the misdemeanor level, at minimum

Responsibilities:
  • Provide excellent legal representation to clients facing criminal charges at all trial-level stages of a case, from arraignment to post-sentencing
  • Work closely with our team of investigators, social workers, and case managers to provide the best possible representation to our clients
  • Coordinate with your assistant for effective calendaring, client communication, and file organization
  • Work closely with clients, providing and discussing information, strategies, and developments