Description
Join the Oregon Public Defense Commission as a Senior Deputy Defender
The Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced attorney to join our Northwest Regional Trial Division in Oregon City, OR. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to lead a support team and provide zealous defense to clients charged with a wide range of offenses, from misdemeanors to serious felonies.
Position Details:
Location: Oregon City, OR
Salary Range: $141,588–$206,016
Recruitment Closes: Monday, September 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide effective representation to clients charged with crimes in Oregon trial courts, including the most serious offenses.
- Lead a support staff team, which include legal secretaries, investigators, case managers, and paralegals.
- Manage a caseload that demands trial preparation and practice, routine appearances in several courts, regular contact with clients, investigation, strategizing, and legal research and writing.
- Collaborate with other attorneys in the office, including mentoring junior attorneys and serving as co-counsel on select cases
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited law school
- Membership in the Oregon State Bar
- Eight (8) years full-time experience in criminal law practice, juvenile dependency practice, civil commitment law, or equivalent experience.
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License
Application Process:
Interested applicants please apply here: OPDC Senior Deputy Defender
Application Requirements:
Resume: Attach your most up-to-date resume.
Cover Letter: Attach a cover letter that clearly demonstrates how you meet the desired attributes for the Senior Deputy Defender position.
If you have any questions about the announcement or need an alternate format to apply, contact Kelli Anne Rodrigues at [email protected] or (971) 453-1736.
OPDC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. Assistance will be provided in the recruitment, application, and selection process to applicants with disabilities who request such assistance.
