
Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense
Reynolds Defense Firm • Portland, OR, US
Posted 5 months ago
Are you an Oregon-barred attorney who is passionate about criminal defense and wants to help good people navigate Oregon DUI charges? Do you treat clients with skill and compassion, handle pressure with a level head and positive attitude, and adapt easily to change? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We foster a culture that takes work-life balance seriously, with a team-first attitude where shared expertise and knowledge serve clients best. We have exceptional marketing, intake, finance, and operations teams who do the work of running the business, so you can focus on the work only an attorney can do. You will build to a maximum active caseload of 28, backed by a dedicated legal assistant and a team of fantastic attorneys.
Why Attorneys Join Reynolds Defense Firm
Base salary of $110,000–$150,000
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance, with FSA/DCA available
401(k) with 3% employer contribution after one year
Three weeks of paid vacation (increases with tenure) and 40 hours of sick leave
Work-from-home flexibility after 90 days
Employee Assistance Program
Effectively manage a caseload of up to 28 DUI and related criminal defense matters in assigned jurisdictions
Help clients understand their legal options and represent them at arraignments, hearings, and trials; draft motions and conduct legal research
Handle DMV implied-consent hearings and license-suspension matters
Participate in ongoing DUI-defense continuing legal education
Optionally, build a referral base using the firm's established business-development systems
Required
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing with the Oregon State Bar
Minimum of two (2) years (five or more preferred) of criminal law experience (defense, prosecution, judicial clerkship), including trial experience
DUI defense and/or felony case experience
Sound judgment and courtroom composure under pressure
Ability to counsel clients with clarity and compassion; execute case strategies aligned with their goals
Preferred
Experience in Portland-metro, Willamette Valley, Eugene-area, and/or Coastal courts
Spanish-language fluency
Demonstrated mentoring or management/leadership experience
Compensation
$110,000 - $150,000 annual salary + bonus
At RDF, we believe in doing exceptional legal work and helping clients grow through their personal challenges. We combine courtroom excellence with tools that support personal change—that’s how we create real success.
We have been recognized for several years running as:
The largest DUI law firm in the Pacific Northwest
One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in OR & WA (Portland Business Journal)
Best of the Willamette Valley — Best DUI/DWI Law Firm
Best of the Rose City — Best Overall Law Firm, Best Defense Law Firm, and Best DUI/DWI Law Firm
Reynolds Defense Firm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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