Oregon Public Defense Commission: Deputy Defenders (Multiple Locations)
Core
Provide court-appointed legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in Oregon circuit courts, from arraignment through post-trial motions.
Role type
Deputy Defender (Criminal Defense Attorney)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and court representations for indigent defendants
Domain
Public Defense / Criminal Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Criminal law practice, case management, legal research, electronic filing, client advocacy, probation violation handling, misdemeanor and felony defense, extradition proceedings
Preferred skills
Experience with underserved populations, familiarity with legal technology, ability to work under pressure, strong organizational skills
Responsibilities
Represent clients from arraignment through filing of post-trial motions, handle probation violations, misdemeanors, contempt charges, lesser and major felonies, and extradition proceedings
Seniority
Mid-level attorney (Criminal Attorney 1-5 equivalent)