Oregon Public Defense Commission: Deputy Defenders (Multiple Locations)
Core
Deputy Defender attorneys provide court-appointed legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in Oregon circuit courts, handling cases from arraignment through post-trial motions.
Role type
Public Defender (Criminal Defense)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and court advocacy for indigent defendants
Domain
Public Law / Criminal Justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Criminal law practice, court advocacy, case management, legal research, electronic filing, working with underserved populations
Preferred skills
Experience with probation violations, misdemeanors, felonies, extradition proceedings, familiarity with legal technology
Technologies
Case management systems, document management systems, legal research databases, electronic filing systems
Responsibilities
Represent clients from arraignment through filing of post-trial motions, handle probation violations, misdemeanors, contempt charges, lesser and major felonies, and extradition proceedings, maintain organized and accurate case files and deadlines, communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, courts, and stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-level attorney (Criminal Attorney 1-5 equivalent)