Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense - Dui

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about criminal defense, hardworking, upbeat, and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment? Then you may be the perfect fit to manage meaningful cases and help good people move forward after a DUI.

We are seeking an attorney to lead our Corvallis, OR office. You'll step into a steady but manageable caseload with dedicated legal-assistant support, established firm systems, and above-market compensation and benefits, so you can do your best work for clients while maintaining a full life outside the office.

Why Attorneys Join Reynolds Defense Firm

• Base salary of $115,000–$150,000 , plus performance bonuses and origination incentives
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance , with FSA/DCA available
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after one year
• Three weeks of paid vacation (increases with tenure) and 40 hours of sick leave
• Work-from-home flexibility after 90 days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Caseload of 25–40 active matters , fully supported by legal staff
• A culture that takes work-life balance seriously, with a team-first attitude where shared expertise and knowledge serve clients best
• As the largest DUI law firm in the Pacific Northwest, with an exceptional courtroom reputation and established presence in the Portland-Metro area, Willamette Valley, and beyond

$115,000 - $150,000 annual salary + bonus

• Lead the Corvallis office, managing a caseload of 25–40 DUI and related criminal defense matters in Benton, Linn, and surrounding Willamette Valley counties
• Represent clients at arraignments, motions, hearings, and trials; draft motions and conduct legal research
• Handle DMV implied-consent hearings and license-suspension matters
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to office leadership
• Participate in ongoing DUI-defense continuing legal education
• Optionally, build a referral base using the firm's established business-development systems

Required

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in the Oregon State Bar in good standing
• Minimum of two (2) years (five or more preferred) of criminal law experience (defense, prosecution, judicial clerkship), including trial experience
• DUI defense and/or felony case experience
• Sound judgment and courtroom composure under pressure
• Ability to counsel clients with clarity and compassion; execute case strategies aligned with their goals

Preferred

• Experience in Willamette Valley, Eugene-area, Coastal, or Portland-metro courts
• Spanish-language fluency
• Demonstrated mentoring or management/leadership experience

At RDF, we believe in doing exceptional legal work and helping clients grow through their personal challenges. We combine courtroom excellence with tools that support personal change—because that’s how we create real success.

We have been recognized for several years running as:

• One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in OR & WA (Portland Business Journal)
• Best of the Willamette Valley — Best DUI/DWI Law Firm
• Best of the Rose City — Best Overall Law Firm, Best Defense Law Firm, and Best DUI/DWI Law Firm

Reynolds Defense Firm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.