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.
Regional Director – Pendleton Regional Office
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Regional Director for its Pendleton office. The Pendleton Regional Director leads an office of two staff attorneys and two support staff. Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin July 29, 2022.
Staff Attorney – Salem Regional Office
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Salem office. Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on July 29, 2022.
Regional Director – Portland Regional Office
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Regional Director for its Portland Regional Office (PRO). The PRO Regional Director leads an office with four supervising attorneys and 25 staff attorneys and support staff. Review of resumes to begin on June 28, 2022.
Staff Attorney - Central Oregon Regional Office (Bend)
The Central Oregon Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) located in Bend is a seeking full-time staff attorney. The attorney will provide legal services to low-income individuals who present with various poverty law issues, including family law and domestic violence protection orders, housing, public benefits, and employment work. Review of resumes to begin on July 15, 2022.
Staff Attorney*, Tax – Portland Regional Office
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). The LITC is a statewide program that provides legal representation to low-income clients on federal and related state tax matters and conducts education and outreach to Limited English Speaking communities. This position will be eligible for a partial remote work option. Review of resumes to begin July 3, 2022.
Staff Attorney – Albany Regional Office
The Albany Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney for the limited duration of 18 months. The attorney will provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants. Responsibilities include tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in eviction trials in justice and circuit courts. Attorneys may work remotely a majority of the time. Open until filled. Reviews of resumes to begin June 24, 2022.
Staff Attorney or Paralegal to Serve Domestic Violence Survivors – Portland Regional Office
The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time paralegal or attorney to handle high volume consultation and legal advice for domestic violence survivors. While the person in this position will generally work from the Portland Office and the Gateway Domestic Violence Center, this position will be eligible for a partial remote work option. Review of resumes to begin June 27, 2022.
Housing Law Paralegal / Outreach Worker – Portland Regional Office
The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time Housing Law Paralegal / Outreach Worker to support the work of the Portland office’s Anti-Displacement Project (which includes partnerships with Self Enhancement, Inc., Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, Native American Youth Association, Don’t Shoot PDX, and Rockwood Initiative) and the Housing Catalyst Collaborative (a Fair Housing partnership with Urban League, El Programa Hispano Catolico, and Fair Housing Council of Oregon). Review of resumes to begin June 27, 2022.
Staff Attorney – Pendleton Regional Office
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney for its office in Pendleton, Oregon. Open until filled. Review of resumes is ongoing.
Staff Attorney, Eviction Defense – Salem Regional Office
The Salem Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a seeking full-time attorney for the limited duration of two years. The attorney will provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants including tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in eviction trials in justice and circuit courts. Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on May 2, 2022.
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.
