Staff Attorney - SOUTHWESTERN OREGON PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES : Job Details

Company Description

SOUTHWESTERN OREGON PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES INC is a nonprofit public defense office located at 465 ELROD AVE, Ste. 201 Coos Bay, Oregon, United States. They provide court-appointed legal representation to adults and youths who qualify for court-appointed counsel on cases ranging from low-level misdemeanors up to non-aggravated murder cases, juvenile dependency and delinquency cases, and a few other case types. This office is small and collegial, with a focus on healthy work-life balance and reasonable caseloads. We train.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Staff Attorney at SOUTHWESTERN OREGON PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES INC in Coos Bay, OR. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice, conducting research, drafting motions, negotiating plea offers, and handling cases from arraignment through trial.

Qualifications

• Legal Research and Writing skills
• Experience in working with a wide variety of people.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in Oregon or eligibility for reciprocity or plans to become a member of the bar.