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Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc is Hiring an Attorney I Near Portland, OR
Job Description
Join our dynamic team and a part of MPD’s commitment to being a leader in public defense which includes not just excellence in client representation but a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit:www.mpdlaw.com
MPD is currently searching for Attorneys to join our Multnomah County and Washington County Offices. The Attorney position provides court appointed criminal defense services in both Multnomah and Washington counties, Oregon. Attorneys who are assigned to a trial unit will review charging instruments and police reports and other discovery provided by the State. The attorneys will meet with clients and learn the client’s goals for the representation and any special needs of the client. Attorneys then determine what further investigation to undertake and direct that investigation. Attorneys determine what legal issues need development, researches those issues, and presents them in the appropriate forum. The attorney will negotiate with the State and promptly advise the client of the status of the negotiations. The attorney will litigate any legal issues that are necessary and appropriate, including bringing cases to trial. The attorney will also conduct any post-trial litigation necessary such as sentencing and post-trial motions (excluding appeals.)
Attorneys assigned to other units (specialty courts, juveniles) will also review documents provided by government agencies, discuss them with clients, and develop a strategy for representation in consultation with the client, and then carry out the representation in accordance with that strategy.
Attorneys will conduct their law practice according to all applicable statutes, practice standards, and the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct. Attorneys receive general supervision from the Chief Attorney.
This position pays $80,300.00 - $127,808.00 per year. Staff is a member of Union AFSCME Public Defenders Local 3668 after the completion of 6 months evaluation period. This is a full-time exempt position. In addition to compensation, MPD also offers:
- Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental (choice of PPO Standard or PPO Enhanced) and Vision – 100% employer paid for employee only coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Basic Life, STD, LTD and ADD&D – 100% employer paid
- 401(K) – MPD contributes 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of service
- PTO – 24 hours upon hire and accrue monthly to 80 hours and increase to 120 hours starting at 24 months
- 10 paid holidays 2 floating holidays (summer and winter)
- 4 Mental Health Days per year
- Sick Leave – 48 hours upon hire 48 hours after the completions of six months of employment and accrue 96 hours each service anniversary
Position Qualifications
- Must be a current member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing.
- Experience working in indigent criminal defense.
- Areas of proficiency should include evidence, criminal law, criminal procedure, court procedure, ethics, and collateral consequences.
- Ability to pass background check to access clients and witnesses in correctional facilities (may preclude employees and applicants arrested and jailed) and to testify in court without impeachment (may preclude employees and applicants convicted of certain crimes within the prior 15 years).
- Must have reliable transportation.
Position Preferences
- Ability to lead by example in the handling of work assignments, as well as in the treatment of staff and others in the criminal justice system.
- Maintains confidentiality of agency records.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Work Environment:
- MPD fosters a work environment that is friendly, cooperative, and respectful.
- Work is generally sedentary, in an office setting, courthouse, field location or jail facility.
- There are frequent requirements for some physical activity such as carrying boxes of records weighing up to 10 pounds, stooping to extract records from files, or carrying and setting up display easels in court.
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Job Summary
Full Time
$106k-144k (estimate)
06/30/2024
07/13/2024
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