OLC is a legal services program committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon by providing a full range of the highest quality civil legal services. OLC operates eleven offices around the state. It has a litigation support unit, legislative advocacy unit, and statewide farmworker program.
OLC strives to create a supportive work culture enriched by values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for all staff. Our commitment to advancing DEI work is deeply connected to our ability to achieve client-oriented advocacy and access to justice for our low-income communities. The diversity of our staff is a strength and an asset to our organization that helps reflect and effectively advocate for our low-income client communities of diverse backgrounds.
POSITION:
Oregon Law Center (OLC) seeks two full-time staff attorneys to provide civil legal services to low-income clients, specifically residential eviction defense via our Eviction Defense Project. OLC’s Eviction Defense Project is a partnership with Legal Aid Services of Oregon and the Center for Nonprofit Legal Services. We assist clients who are facing eviction from residential housing with the goal of making a real difference in clients’ lives and helping them, whenever possible, to maintain housing stability.
The staff attorney positions will handle a housing caseload of clients with active eviction cases.
This position funded through a statewide grant provided by Oregon Housing and Community Services. This is a remote position.
SALARY/BENEFITS: The salary scale ranges from $65,500 to $102,500, and placement on the scale is determined by years of relevant experience as an attorney. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. Competitive benefits package includes individual and family health, vision and dental insurance coverage, employer retirement contribution, generous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid moving expenses and bar study leave, among others.
• Current Oregon State Bar membership.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice for low-income communities.
• A high degree of initiative and ability to manage a caseload.
• Desire and ability to work successfully as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction and guidance from low-income clients and their self-identified priorities and
work for solutions within the legal process.
• Excellent written and verbal advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, if needed, to meet the needs of clients.
OLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, such as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others. Even if you are unsure whether you meet every qualification described, we welcome your application.
PREFERENCES:
• Experience representing tenants in eviction court in Oregon.
• Experience representing low-income clients.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.
Resumes reviewed on a rolling basis. Open until filled. To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and list of three references to Heather Kemper, Deputy Director, [email protected].
As part of your cover letter, please address the following:
OLC is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our work to serve clients that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued.
How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to:
(1) serve our diverse client communities effectively,
(2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own,
(3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients and some colleagues face, and
(4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice?
Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences, as you respond to this question.
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