Employment Law - General Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Portland, OR

Public Interest

Portland, OR

Employment Law - General Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Portland, OR

Attorney

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Staff Attorney – Portland Regional Office:

- Full-time position in the Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO)
- Grant funded position currently funded through May 31, 2026 with possibility for renewal
- Eligible for a partial remote work option
- Responsible for maintaining a varied poverty law caseload with a focus on housing and employment law matters
- Will handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, and hearing and trial work
- Competitive candidates will have at least 2 years of civil or criminal litigation experience and are current members of the Oregon State Bar or able to gain admission through reciprocity
- Proven interest and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, or another language spoken by the client population, highly preferred but not required

H1: Staff Attorney – Portland Regional Office

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H2: Qualifications

H2: Salary/Benefits

H2: Closing Date

H2: Applications

- Compensation based on a 35-hour work week
- Salary range: $66,200 – $105,200 annually, based on relevant work experience and Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Additional $4,300 – $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency
- Full benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; retirement contribution; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses
- Reposted position, open until filled
- Review of resumes to begin January 20, 2025
- Send resume and letter of interest to Emily Brown-Sitnick at
- Supplemental question about commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity
- Disability accommodations available during application/hiring process, contact Meghan Collins at
- LASO is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups

Staff Attorney, Eviction Defense Project (EDP) – Bend and Pendleton:

- Two full-time positions to provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants in Bend and Pendleton
- Grant funded positions currently funded through the end of 2025
- In-person work required, with partial remote work option within Oregon
- Responsible for handling a housing caseload, appearing in eviction court, and collaborating with community-based partners for tenant education
- Current Oregon State Bar membership required
- Proven interest and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians
- Hiring preference for bilingual candidates
- Salary range: $66,200 – $105,200 annually, based on relevant work experience and Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Additional $4,300 – $5,700 annually for bilingual staff, depending on proficiency
- Full benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; retirement contribution; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses
- Open until filled, review of resumes to begin October 4, 2024
- Send resume and letter of interest to or
- Supplemental question about commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity
- Disability accommodations available during application/hiring process, contact Meghan Collins at
- LASO is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.