Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense

Description

Are you an Oregon-barred attorney who is passionate about criminal defense and wants to help good people navigate Oregon DUI charges? Do you treat clients with skill and compassion, handle pressure with a level head and positive attitude, and adapt easily to change? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We foster a culture that takes work-life balance seriously, with a team-first attitude where shared expertise and knowledge serve clients best. We have exceptional marketing, intake, finance, and operations teams who do the work of running the business, so you can focus on the work only an attorney can do. You will build to a maximum active caseload of 28, backed by a dedicated legal assistant and a team of fantastic attorneys.


Why Attorneys Join Reynolds Defense Firm

• Base salary of $110,000-$150,000
• 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

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a caseload of up to 28 DUI and related criminal defense matters in assigned jurisdictions
• Help clients understand 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 legal education
• Optionally, build a referral base using the firm's established business-development systems

Qualifications

Required
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Oregon State Bar
• 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 Portland-metro, Willamette Valley, Eugene-area, and/or Coastal courts
• Spanish-language fluency
• Demonstrated mentoring or management/leadership experience