Criminal Defense Attorney #ESF1942

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and life insurance


• 3 weeks paid vacation (increases annually) plus 40 hours of sick time per year


• 401(k) with 3% company contribution after one year of service


• Employee Assistance Program


• Bonus opportunities

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for a caseload of 25-40 clients who face DUI and related criminal charges


• Develop case strategies and solutions that meet the needs of the client


• Interpret law for clients and help them understand their legal options


• Represent clients at arraignments, hearings, and trials


• Litigate administrative hearings to contest driving privilege suspensions


• Negotiate with prosecutors to achieve the best possible outcomes


• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and present arguments to the court


• Participate in training to stay updated on changes and new developments in the DUI field


• Rainmaking: willingness and ability to leverage RDF's marketing systems and techniques to attract and close the types of clients we want to represent


• Assist in training and mentoring junior attorneys

Experience you will need:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school


• Licensed and in good standing of the Oregon State Bar


• Experience in Oregon criminal law practice (5+ years)


• 5+ years' experience in criminal defense, including DUII defense and felony cases preferred


• Prior jury trial experience (ideally 40+ trials, including felonies)


• Excellent working knowledge of Oregon's criminal code, case law, DMV license consequences for criminal and non-criminal actions


• Experience and working knowledge of at least one metro-area circuit court, and/or Lane, Benton and other Oregon counties


• Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills


• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred