Bilingual Staff Attorney
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time Bilingual (English/Spanish) Staff Attorney for its Salem office.
BackgroundLASO 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 provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies that will have a demonstrable effect on community problems.
The Salem office provides advice and representation to low-income residents in Marion and Polk counties.
ResponsibilitiesThe staff attorney will be responsible for maintaining a varied caseload, including family, housing, public benefits, and employment cases. In addition to serving individual clients, attorneys are expected to spend significant time working on cases or projects designed to achieve broad impact upon significant problems in the client community.
Salary/BenefitsSalary based on experience. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. Full benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan; and generous leave.
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work as part of a team. Cultural competency skills as well as the ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish. Current Oregon State Bar membership, eligibility for reciprocity, or a willingness to take the next bar exam required.
Send resume, references, and letter of interest to:
Angelica Vega
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
105 High Street SE
Salem, OR 97301
salemjobs@lasoregon.org
No phone calls, please.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.