Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense - Dui

Description

Join us at Reynolds Defense Firm, where you'll make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in criminal defense law. As the largest DUI law firm in the Pacific Northwest, we cover the business functions - including top-notch marketing, client intake, billing and finance, and operations teams, as well as a dedicated legal assistant, allowing you to focus on what you do best-providing exceptional legal representation to Oregon clients facing DUI charges. Enjoy a collaborative environment with shared expertise, where work-life balance and professional growth are priorities.

We're proud to offer a competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 to $150,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; FSA/DCA
• Three weeks of paid vacation, which grows with your tenure, and 40 hours of sick leave
• 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution after one year
• Opportunity for a hybrid work-from-home schedule after 90 days

If you're an Oregon-barred attorney who approaches challenges with resilience, clients with compassion, and who thrives in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 28 DUI and related criminal defense matters in assigned jurisdictions
• Walk clients through their legal options and represent them at arraignments, hearings, and trials; draft motions and conduct legal research
• Handle DMV implied-consent hearings and license-suspension matters
• Participate in ongoing DUI-defense continuing education and share your knowledge and expertise for the benefit of all our attorneys

Qualifications

Required
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; barred in Oregon
• Two years (five or more preferred) of criminal law experience and some DUI defense and/or felony case experience; trial 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 Portland-metro, Willamette Valley, Eugene-area, and/or Coastal jurisdictions
• WA bar license (in addition to OR)
• Spanish-language fluency
• Demonstrated mentoring or management/leadership experience