Margaret is 52 with three grown children. For years, she lived with physical abuse and threats from her husband. After she insisted he move out, he threatened her and her family. Terrified, she called the police, who told her to get a stalking order. She didn’t know how to get one, so she contacted a domestic violence shelter. The shelter connected her with Legal Aid Services of Oregon. A LASO lawyer helped her get a protective order. This helped her to stay safe at work when her husband began stalking her there. Her lawyer also helped her get spousal support so she can complete a vocational program and become self-sufficient. Margaret said, “It was heaven-sent, being able to go to legal aid and get some help when I was between a rock and a hard place and had no money for a lawyer.”Current Employment Opportunities
Fatima came to the US for a marriage arranged by her family. Her husband was physically abusive and kept her as a prisoner in her home — she was not allowed to leave unless he was with her. She knew she needed to get away, but was not sure how to do it. She saved up quarters from doing laundry and one day was able to escape. She took a bus to the only building she had been to downtown – the immigration building. They referred her to Legal Aid Services of Oregon. LASO helped with her divorce and obtaining custody of her five year-old son. She is now raising her son in a safe household and is working to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon supports the decision of the Oregon Supreme Court to grant diploma privileges to 2020 law school graduates and will not discriminate in hiring against lawyers admitted to the Bar through diploma privileges.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon provides a supportive, challenging, and humanistic work environment that is conducive to professional growth. We seek staff members who are committed to justice for low-income Oregonians, willing to work as a team, and have good judgment, initiative, and an overall positive attitude. Attorney positions require excellent legal skills and most require an interest in litigation.
Staff Attorney, Eviction Defense – Remote
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney to work under a two-year grant intended to address housing instability and reduce illegal evictions. The attorney will provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants. Responsibilities include tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in F.E.D. trials in justice and circuit courts. The attorney may work remotely and will work to support LASO office(s) located in Roseburg, Newport, and/or Klamath Falls. Review of resumes to begin on December 15, 2021
Bilingual Staff Attorney, Farmworker Program – Woodburn or Pendleton
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) full-time staff attorney in its Farmworker Program. The position will provide services to agricultural workers in Eastern Oregon. LASO staff are currently working entirely remotely. This position will be eligible for a partial remote work option once the office reopens. The position can be based in either the Woodburn or Pendleton office. Open until filled. Review of applications to begin on December 1, 2021.
Outreach Worker, Farmworker Program – Pendleton
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) person to conduct outreach to agricultural workers in Eastern Oregon. LASO staff are currently working entirely remotely. This position will be eligible for a partial remote work option once the office reopens. The position will be based in the Pendleton office. Open until filled. Review of applications to begin on December 1, 2021.
Paralegal, Eviction Defense – Salem Regional Office
The Salem Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a paralegal to work on a new residential eviction defense program for low-income clients. The position is of limited duration and is currently funded for two years. LASO staff are currently working entirely remotely. This position will be eligible for a partial remote work option once the office reopens. Review of resumes to begin on December 1, 2021.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Persons of color, LGBTQI individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
