Last Updated February 27, 2024

Rise Law Group - Remote Attorney - Contract Basis for Drafting
Southern Oregon, female run, litigation law firm seeking an attorney with family law
experience. Appellate experience a plus. This position is remote and will support our lawyers
with research, document drafting, preparation of brief and case reports. From $30/hr. DOE

Contact admin@riselawgroup.org with a current resume and cover letter for a full job
description and consideration.
(2/27/24)

Littler Mendelson - Attorney
Littler Mendelson P.C. is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience to join the
Portland office. Labor and Employment experience a plus. Candidate must be licensed to practice law in Oregon.
Apply at www.littler.com/careers.
(2/21/24)

Tomasi Bragar DuBay PC – Associate Attorney
Tomasi Bragar DuBay PC is a 5-lawyer, dynamic law firm in downtown Portland, with a strong commitment to providing excellent services to our financial institution, business, and land use clients, while enjoying a balanced life in the Pacific Northwest.  We seek an associate attorney with at least three (3) years of experience to complement our multiple practice areas including transactional, litigation, debtor/creditor, real estate, land use, and general business.  An attorney with litigation experience and familiarity with loan documents for lenders is a plus.  Strong writing skills are required.  We strongly value congeniality and teamwork among all our employees, and strive to think "outside the box" in our business model.  We have been a majority women-owned firm since we opened our doors in June, 2012, and support diversity in our hiring decisions.  Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage diverse candidates to apply. Generous benefits package, and salary to be determined based on experience.  Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to jcharles@tomasilegal.com.
(02/12/24)

Littler Mendelson - Attorney Practice Coordinator
Coordinates and performs high level tasks to support multiple attorneys' practices. Requires excellenet time management, communication and organizational skills. Requires extensive knowledge of state and federal judicial systems, and agency procedures in labor and employment law. Minnimum 0-5 years of experience in strong professional or educational environment. Apply at https://www.littler.com/careers
(02/09/24)

The Commons Law Center - Fellow Attorney
During an in-person clinic at the Multnomah County Courthouse, the Tenant Eviction Defense
(TED) team meets tenants facing eviction during their first court appearance to help them
avoid eviction with education about the process and advice about their options. Tenants might
connect to rental assistance, negotiate a move-out, find a workable payment plan, or identify
viable counter claims against the landlord.

Currently about 50 people are scheduled for the 8:45am first appearance docket daily, most
are done by noon. It is fast-paced with many details and antsy people to manage, from their
case numbers to who is next in line to talk with an attorney. This work benefits from
practitioners with strong emotional regulation skills: it is rich with heartfelt conflict.

The Commons Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving income qualified people
in Oregon with family law, estate planning, probate, and eviction defense legal services.
Roles & responsibilities: Requirements: Commitment to public interest law and access to justice.
OSB or license in good standing (or transferrable out-of-state license)
Salary & Benefits: $50-60K plus healthcare, generous vacation, and a flexible schedule.
To Apply: Please email jobs@thecommonslawcenter.org with the subject line
“TED Fellow Attorney” and a single PDF with cover letter and resume.
(01/09/24)

The Commons Law Center - Staff Atorney
During an in-person clinic at the Multnomah County Courthouse, the Tenant Eviction Defense
(TED) team meets tenants facing eviction during their first court appearance to help them
avoid eviction with education about the process and advice about their options. Tenants might
connect to rental assistance, negotiate a move-out, find a workable payment plan, or identify
viable counter claims against the landlord.

Currently about 50 people are scheduled for the 8:45am first appearance docket daily, most
are done by noon. It is fast-paced with many details and antsy people to manage, from their
case numbers to who is next in line to talk with an attorney. This work benefits from
practitioners with strong emotional regulation skills: it is rich with heartfelt conflict.
The Commons Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving income qualified people
in Oregon with family law, estate planning, probate, and eviction defense legal services.

Roles & responsibilities: Requirements: Commitment to public interest law and access to justice.
OSB or license in good standing (or transferrable out-of-state license)
Salary & Benefits: $70-75K plus healthcare, generous vacation, and a flexible schedule.
To Apply: Please email jobs@thecommonslawcenter.org with the subject line
“TED Staff Attorney” and a single PDF with cover letter and resume.
(01/09/24)

Remote Attorney - Rise Law Group
No experience necessary-willing to mentor.  This is a remote position with the possibility of court room experience.

Southern Oregon, female run, litigation law firm seeking an associate attorney to join our team! This opportunity will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your knowledge and skills.

Comprehensive benefits package. Salary from $65,000 DOE

Contact admin@riselawgroup.org with a current resume and cover letter for a full job description and consideration.
(01/04/24) 

County Counsel - Clackamas County
 $195,472 - $263,842. For more information and to apply:
https://www.prothman.com/. Questions: 206-368-0050. Apply by 2/4/24 (open until filled).
(01/02/24)

Disability Rights Oregon – Multiple Positions Available
Imagine for a moment, a world where every person feels equal to another and a sense of belonging in their communities and places of work.

At Disability Rights Oregon, (DRO) this is more than just a dream. This is our life’s work. We envision a world in which people with disabilities have equal opportunity, full participation in our communities, and the ability to exercise meaningful choice. Every day, we strive to make Oregon a more welcoming place for people with disabilities.

We are seeking candidates for openings in the following roles: Details about each job opportunity can be found here: https://www.droregon.org/employment-and-volunteer-opportunities
(12/12/23)

Northwest Justice Project – Multiple Positions Available
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of Combatting Injustice • Strengthening Communities • Protecting Human Dignity.  
NJP secures justice for people in or near poverty through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities through legal representation, community partnerships, education, and other advocacy.  

We are seeking candidates for openings in the following roles:
Details about each job opportunity can be found here: https://nwjustice.org/careers (11/30/23)

 
Attorney - Clark County 
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney, committed to social justice and anti-racism, to provide direct representation, community outreach, and education to young people 12-24 years who are unstably housed, in dependencies, Becca proceedings, or minor guardianships in Clark County. The attorney must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association or qualify for admission by motion from another state under Washington State Court rule APR 3(c)(1). For more information about this position, please visit: https://lcycwa.org/careers
(11/14/23)


Administrative Law Judge - Multiple Positions Available
Note: All interested candidates are reminded to submit the requested materials to increase their chances of being offered an interview.

Are you an experienced legal professional looking to put your skills to work in public service?  Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to ensuring due process for Oregonians?  If so, please consider joining our team.

The Office of Administrative Hearings is responsible for conducting administrative hearings for most state agencies in the State of Oregon.  Our mission is to serve the public by providing impartial, fair, and efficient contested case hearing services for agencies, businesses and individual Oregonians. Every day, our staff of dedicated professionals provides hearing services for Oregonians throughout the state regarding issues that affect their daily lives, their businesses, and their professions.

What you will be doing:
The primary purpose of this position is to conduct timely, fair, and impartial contested case hearings. This position works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. This position presides over hearings, ensuring that a complete record is developed, and writes orders accurately, deciding all factual and legal issues.

This position holds a majority of its hearings in the DMV routine program area, but will conduct a significant number of hearings in the Unemployment Insurance Benefit (UIB) and Paid Family Leave (PFLI) routine program areas. The facts presented may be complex, but once sorted out the legal conclusions are fairly straightforward. This position actively participates in the hearing by explaining the law and procedure at the start of hearings and assisting in the development of testimony. This position must screen files for legal sufficiency prior to hearings. Typically, case preparation takes less than 30 minutes per case; hearings generally last less than one hour.

For complete job descriptions, please see the following:
Administrative Law Judge 1 - Medford | OED | WorkSource
Administrative Law Judge 1 - Eugene | OED | OAH Office
Administrative Law Judge 1 - Hybrid Work | Salem | OED | Office of Administrative Hearings Administrative
(11/7/23)


Executive Assistant - The Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund (PLF)
The Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund (PLF) is hiring a full-time executive assistant to join its
team. This position will report directly to the CEO. The PLF is the mandatory provider of primary legal
malpractice coverage for Oregon lawyers in private practice. The PLF also provides additional
malpractice coverage for law firms above primary limits on an optional, underwritten basis.

Who We’re Looking For
If you love getting lost in the details, enjoy the challenge of staying on top of complex schedules, and
find satisfaction working with people to ensure events go off without a hitch – this role is for you!
The executive assistant position entails a combination high-level administrative support to the CEO,
General Counsel, and PLF Board of Directors including coordinating board meetings and related travel,
conducting research and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative
functions. Our ideal candidate has an eye for detail, can work independently and takes initiative, is tech
savvy, is comfortable organizing events and coordinating schedules, and is skilled at keeping things on
track. You can also work successfully on a team and are flexible and willing to roll up your sleeves as you
provide support to staff throughout the organization.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. You will be joining a team of committed professionals
in a supportive, affirming workplace.

What We Offer
We are pleased to state that this position has a hiring range of $62,600 - $78,225. We also offer an
excellent benefits package, including participation in the Oregon PERS/OPSRP retirement program,
health insurance, and other benefits.
This position is based at the PLF office in Tigard with a hybrid remote work setup. Periodic travel within
Oregon is required for this position.

Application Deadline: November 27, 2023
For details and to apply, visit the Job Opportunities on our website.
(11/07/23)

Trial Lawyer - Johnston Law Firm
Are you a passionate trial lawyer dedicated to seeking justice for your clients?  Come work with the best at Johnston Law Firm.  We are so passionate about advocating for Oregonians who are injured or who have died, that we built our own courtroom.  Manage cases through all phases of litigation with an incredible plaintiff side team of experienced lawyers and paralegals.  Handle your own caseload, try cases, refine your deposition skills, collaborate on large cases that garner national attention, work with some of the best trial lawyers in the country and learn to conduct and administer your own focus groups and mock trials. 

This job is perfect for a talented & hard-working attorney who is willing to put in the time necessary to be great.  You will do so in a fun and positive atmosphere, where the opportunity for mentorship is unparalleled.  We are seeking 5+ years of personal injury experience, ideally plaintiff side, but defense side strongly considered.  Applicants should have a strong knowledge of litigating motor vehicle accidents and a variety of catastrophic personal injury cases, and a dedication to justice and the relentless improvement of our craft.
 
Contact HR@johnston-lawfirm.com with a current resume and cover letter for consideration.
(10/31/23)


OfficeOregon Bankruptcy Court  - Term Law Clerk Position
Chief Judge Thomas M. Renn is recruiting for the position of Term Law Clerk. For information about the position and application instructions, visit the court's employment page at www.orb.uscourts.gov and click on the Employment tab.
(10/11/23)
 

Associate Attorney
MacMillan, Scholz & Marks, LLC, Portland, OR 
 
Established Portland, Oregon law firm specializing in insurance defense seeking an entry to mid-level associate attorney with 2-5 years practical experience in civil litigation to complete our insurance defense team.
 
To learn more about our firm, please visit our website: https://msmlegal.com/
 
We’re looking for a team member who… Qualifications: Salary is based on experience with flexibility for the right candidate ($85,000 - $105,000/yr DOE).
Benefits include…  Office hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
 
This is a hybrid in-office/remote position to start. We require a minimum of 2 days/week in office while training and are open to discussion on the hybrid schedule beyond that.
 
MSM is currently located in downtown Portland, but we will be relocating to John’s Landing by December 1st.
  
To be considered, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript to: kmarquez@msmlegal.com. Be sure to include your contact information and times of availability.
 
MSM Legal is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations or other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
(9/27/23)


Senior Legal Assistant
Full Time (hybrid in-office/remote)
MSM Legal, Portland, OR
 
Established Portland, Oregon law firm specializing in insurance defense and subrogation seeking a senior legal assistant to join our defense team.
 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Provide direct support to one of our defense team partners
·         Assist with managing a high volume of legal cases from start to finish, ensuring court and client deadlines are met
·         Assist with vendor and client billing
·         Drafting, preparing and formatting memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, declarations and various other legal documents
·         Assist with trial preparation
·         Run conflict checks, open new client matters and maintain client files
·         Calendar court dates and deadlines
·         Communicate with staff, court clerks, sheriffs, opposing counsel, court and recording clerks, clients and vendors
·         Assist with document retrieval, review, organization and production
Requirements and Qualifications:
·         Associates degree (preferred)
·         5+ years legal office support; less for the right candidate
·         Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision and coordinate multiple projects
·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·         Self-starter who works well independently
·         Strong research, writing and editing skills
·         High attention to detail
·         Responsive, reliable and hard working
·         Excellent time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
·         Extensive experience with computers and internet
·         Familiarity with CLIO or other legal software preferred
·         Exercises good judgment

Office hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
This is a hybrid in-office/remote position. We are asking for someone to be in office at least 4 days/week while training and 3 days/week beyond that.
 
We are currently located in downtown Portland, but we will be relocating to John’s Landing by December 1st.
 
Salary is based on experience ($60k - $70k/yr DOE)
We offer a generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
 
The deadline to apply for this position is Monday, October 9, 2023.
 
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter & resume to: kmarquez@msmlegal.com. Be sure to include your contact information and times of availability.

MSM Legal is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations or other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
(9/27/23)

 


Victim Rights Law Center - Immigration Staff Attorney, Generalist Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney 
Victim Rights Law Center is hiring! VRLC is seeking an Immigration Staff Attorney, a Generalist Staff Attorney, and a Senior Staff Attorney to join our Portland, Oregon, legal team in representing survivors of sexual assault. Visit us online at https://victimrights.org/career-opportunities/ for more information.
 (9/13/23)


Montavilla Paralegal, Juulie Downs
A.I., Briefs, Appeals and Memos. We fact check:

Quick turnaround, reasonable rates, modest means and pro bono discounts. Montavilla Paralegal, juulie.paralegal@gmail.com, 971.895.3717, www.montavillaparalegal.com. (9/13/23)


Oregon Bankruptcy Court - Term Law Clerk Position
Judge Peter C. McKittrick is recruiting for the position of Term Law Clerk. For information about the position and application instructions, visit the court’s employment page at www.orb.uscourts.gov and click on the Employment tab. (9/6/23)

 

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