Grant-Funded Housing Attorney with Legal Aid in Portland, OR

Position: The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO-PRO) is seeking a staff attorney to provide legal services to tenants in housing matters. This is a full-time position beginning in July, grant-funded for one year with the possibility of funding renewal.

The goal of this funding is to provide legal help to Portland renters facing displacement from their homes. The attorney will litigate cases and defend eviction actions with the goal to keep low-income families in their homes, neighborhoods and communities. The attorney will prioritize low-income, marginalized communities facing displacement. The attorney will also work closely with the Community Alliance of Tenants and culturally specific organizations to reach clients.

Background: LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and maintain two specialized programs focused on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. The Portland Regional Office of LASO (LASO-PRO) serves a poverty population of more than 236,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.