Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense - DUI

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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