Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney for its office in Pendleton, Oregon.
BACKGROUND: LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies that will have a demonstrable effect on community problems.
Pendleton is ideally situated near national forests, natural wilderness areas and scenic waterways that offer many opportunities for outside recreational activities, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the Pacific Northwest. An historic city that still retains echoes of the old west, Pendleton is located in sunny northeastern Oregon, approximately 3 hours’ drive from Portland and Boise, 250 miles from Seattle, and 45 miles from the college town of Walla Walla, Washington.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The staff attorney will be responsible for maintaining a varied poverty law caseload, emphasizing family law and public benefits.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary based on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. Benefits package includes health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and up to $2,000 in relocation costs.
Open until filled.
Excellent legal skills and current Oregon State Bar membership or eligibility for admission by reciprocity. Spanish language ability is a plus.
Send resume, writing sample, references and letter of interest to:
Arron Guevara, Regional Director
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Email: [email protected]
No phone calls, please.