Associate Attorney

We are seeking an attorney who can provide quality criminal defense and is excited to help us take great care of our clients - good people who face Oregon DUI charges. To be our ideal candidate, you are able to effectively support a senior attorney's caseload or carry your own. You are confident, but not egotistical; compassionate, level-headed, professional and don't take yourself too seriously. You work hard and are able to face a challenge while remaining upbeat. You roll with change.

We aren’t the right firm for every attorney (or every client), and we don’t try to be. However, we are exactly the right fit for 

the attorney this describes, and if this is you, we would love to meet you! We offer work-life balance and exceptional teams who do the rest of the work required to run a business, so you can focus on what you do best and are most passionate about.

This is a full-time position based in the Eugene, OR area (serving Benton & Lane Counties+).

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Support a senior attorney's caseload or independently carry 25-35 clients facing DUI and related criminal charges
• Work closely with a legal assistant to ensure effective client care
• Interpret law for clients and help them understand their legal options
• Develop case strategies and solutions that meet the needs of the clients
• Represent clients at arraignments, hearings, and trials
• Litigate administrative hearings to contest driving privilege suspensions
• Negotiate with prosecutors to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and present arguments to the court
• Participate in training to stay updated on changes and new developments in the DUI field
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned 

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or a Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination 
  (SPPE) candidate
• Some experience in Oregon criminal law practice preferred
• Familiarity with DUII defense and felony cases preferred
• Some jury trial experience preferred
• Ability to develop working knowledge of Oregon’s criminal code, case law, DMV license consequences for criminal and non-criminal actions
• Working knowledge (or ability to develop working knowledge) of at least one metro-area/Eugene area circuit court
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $120,000 depending upon experience, plus bonus
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and life insurance
• 3 weeks paid vacation (increases annually) plus 40 hours of sick time per year
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program

About Reynolds Defense Firm

Reynolds Defense Firm's unique approach provides clients with both top-quality legal representation, as well as unmatched tools to help them look inward to understand, on a personal level, why they were arrested. Our passion is helping clients create success stories in the courtroom and in life!

We've been voted the Best DUI Firm in the Pacific Northwest, Best of Willamette Valley, and Best of Rose City (Portland, OR) several years running. We are also the largest DUI defense firm in the PNW. With a unique brand, stellar courthouse reputation, and an incredible group of employees, our firm is dynamic and genuine in pursuing our mission with excellence.

Reynolds Defense Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary

• $70,000 - $120,000/year