Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense - Dui

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an Oregon-barred attorney interested in making a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in criminal defense law? Do you approach challenges with resilience, clients with compassion, and thrive in a dynamic environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As the largest DUI law firm in the Pacific Northwest, we operate as a business, 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 and dedicated LA support, 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

• 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution after one year

• Opportunity for a hybrid work-from-home schedule after 90 days

• Three weeks of paid vacation, which grows with your tenure, and 40 hours of sick leave

Compensation:

$105,000 - $150,000 annual salary + bonus

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of up to 30 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

About Company

What We Offer

• Hourly base + Bonus compensation

• 100% (FT)/50% (PT) employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees; $50k Life Insurance

• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after 1 year

• Employee Assistance Program

• Work-from-home day after 90 days, second day after 180

About Us

Reynolds Defense Firm is the largest DUII defense firm in the Pacific Northwest. Our passion is helping clients create success stories in the courtroom and in life. We say we care about people, and we mean it - for both clients and our employees. Having a strong sense of community within our workplace is essential. That is why nurturing our culture is just as important to us as the work that we do.

We've been voted the Best DUI Firm in the Pacific Northwest, Best of Willamette Valley, and Best of Rose City (Portland, OR) several years running. With a unique brand, stellar courthouse reputation, and an incredible group of employees, our firm is dynamic and genuine in pursuing our mission with excellence.