As a public defender your work will have immediate positive impact on people’s lives. You will provide representation and access to justice for clients in rural Eastern Oregon.
If you are an experienced attorney looking to focus on providing top-tier representation to indigent clients and mentorship to the next generation, we would love to hear from you. And if you are a newer attorney looking to gain real world experience in a supportive learning environment, Elkhorn could be the perfect move for your career.
A rural court system is an ideal training ground for a new and driven attorney. You will have training, support and opportunities to learn by doing in a variety of settings. You will be supported, but also trusted to drive strategic decisions and handle all aspects of a defense, including trials.
As a newer attorney, a position with Elkhorn will allow you to quickly earn your misdemeanor, lesser felony and major felony qualifications as certified by OPDC, advancing your career and providing more value to your clients. We offer access to regular on-site CLEs and trainings and we constantly push ourselves to improve our skills.
Our office is well-staffed, and you will have support in the form of highly competent Legal Assistants and Investigators, allowing you to focus more of your time on practicing law and serving your clients.
And just as important, we work in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. All of our offices are located in ideal areas for outdoor lovers, offering unparalleled access to hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and skiing. You will have a great quality of life in a close-knit community. We offer flexible remote working options and generous compensation and leave packages, and you will travel throughout our service areas. Whether you’re moving from a nearby city or across the country, a job with Elkhorn is a great chance for a change of venue.
Open Position:
Staff Attorney (or graduating 3L) with Elkhorn Public Defender Malheur County (Ontario, OR).
– Salary range, DOE, $85K-$120K annually, 401k retirement plan, health insurance premiums covered, unlimited* vacation, dog friendly office.
– Firm pays PLC, CLE, and Bar Membership.
– Public defender work, supervised by experienced and dedicated veteran defenders.
– Copious trial opportunities; very few (1-3 times per month) “cattle call” dockets.
– Reasonable relocation expenses paid.
We are growing, dynamic and forward-thinking; professional and committed but have a lot of fun. Our non-attorney teammates are engaged and enthusiastic. Sense of humor is plus.
We can teach the skills you need with our formal training program. Zero experience is perfectly fine.
Retained work is allowed, not required, no billing requirements.
Eastern Oregon offers a rich diversity of outdoor activities, rafting, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, road and mountain biking, deer and turkey hunting, as well as world class elk hunting. Just about any outdoor activity you can think of is available to you just a short drive from the office, with no traffic or crowded trailhead parking lots. Any outdoor enthusiast will find a paradise.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: Kati Dunn, director@epdlaw.org
General: We are always interested in meeting new talent, so please drop us a line and send us your resume. We would love to meet you!
