Case Manager (Community Law)

Job Description

Job Description

MPD has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971 as a non-profit law firm. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties. For more information on MPD and our work visit our website.

Community Law (CL ) is the civil law division of MPD. CL was formed in 2016 in response to the growing concerns related to the collateral consequences of being justice involved and the disproportionate number of people of color suffering under these consequences. CL has both a civil law and an immigration law team. CL’s specialty is diminishing the downstream effects of criminal justice system involvement. We represent people from the community who have previously encountered the criminal justice system, as well as other vulnerable and underserved populations in Portland and Multnomah County, to remove barriers to housing and economic stability. We also advocate for systemic changes to help Oregonians previously involved in the criminal justice system. Our model is designed upon partnering with local government agencies and community-based organizations to serve our clients, working together to help clients remove barriers to economic opportunities, navigate legal systems, and achieve justice.

MPD is currently searching for a Case Manager to join our Housing Attorney on the Community Law Team . The Case Manager engages with clients who are facing eviction to identify the root cause of the eviction and provide case management and systems navigation to connect clients to desired community resources, including, but not limited to, substance use and behavioral health treatment, employment, barrier reduction work to increase work opportunities, healthcare, and public benefits. The Case Manager partners with eviction defense attorneys and other support staff to create plans for clients facing eviction. The goal is to get to the root cause of the eviction notice and then work to both legally avoid eviction through the attorney representation and stabilize the individual or family so that the threat of eviction is decreased going forward, or so that housing is obtained if eviction is unavoidable. The Case Manager will maintain contact with clients throughout the life of their open eviction cases and continue to advocate for them if legal barriers are still present post-eviction that may result in another eviction. The Case Manager will continue working with the client until there are no longer any legal services that the attorney can provide, be they eviction defense services, or barrier reduction services. The Case Manager attends care coordination meetings, housing case conferences, and hearings related to the clients’ pending case as needed.

This position pays $48,000.16 - $76,504.69 per year commensurate with experience and additional compensation for bilingual ability. Staff are members of a union. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. All Community Law positions are contingent upon continued funding.

In addition to compensation, MPD also offers :

• Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental 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 will contribute 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of service
• PTO – 24 hours upon hire, accrues monthly to 80 hours and increasing to 120 hours starting at 24 months
• 10 paid holidays 2 Personal Equity Days
• 4 Mental Health Days per year
• Sick Leave – 48 hours upon hire accrues monthly after the completion of six months of employment

Position Qualifications

Position Preferences

Work Environment :

Applicants must reside in Oregon or be willing to relocate for the position

To apply :

At MPD, we do not just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for all our staff.

MPD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act : We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources in advance to request assistance.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference.

Salary : $48,000 - $76,505