Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney to work under a two-year grant intended to address housing instability and reduce illegal evictions. The attorney will provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants. Responsibilities include tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in F.E.D. trials in justice and circuit courts. The attorney may work remotely and will work to support LASO office(s) located in Roseburg, Newport, and/or Klamath Falls. The attorney must live in 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 focus on services to farmworkers and on 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 problems faced by our client community.
Responsibilities
The attorney will handle a caseload of housing clients who have active eviction cases filed in circuit or justice court or have been served residential termination notices. The attorney will work with clients using trauma informed principles to address the various needs of clients regarding the pending or potential eviction. The attorney will regularly appear in eviction court. Responsibilities also include outreach to and collaboration with community-based partners for tenant education.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range for attorneys begins at $61K and extends to $100K depending on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.
Closing Date
This a re-posting. Review of resumes to begin on January 31, 2022.
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income people. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, communication skills, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language frequently spoken by the communities we serve. Oregon State Bar membership required. Oregon residency required.
Applications
Send resume and letter of interest to:
[email protected]