The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center Staff Attorney is responsible for representing and advocating for clients of the Oregon Crime Victims Law Center, a pro bono legal clinic, in civil protective order, criminal, and other matters resulting from criminal acts perpetrated against them.

Educational Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school. 

Professional Qualifications:  Member of the Oregon Bar in good standing.

Professional Experience:  Civil or criminal litigation experience, and in particular experience in the criminal justice system working with victims of crime. Experience working with non-profit organizations is helpful. Understanding of the dynamics of trauma. Fluent Spanish a plus. 

Job Duties:

The Staff Attorney will primarily represent victims of crime in protective order proceedings and criminal proceedings to enforce their constitutional and statutory rights as victims.

The duties of the Staff Attorney will include:

§ Providing direct legal representation to crime victims in protective order, criminal, and administrative proceedings.

§ Conducting intake interviews with prospective clients.

§ Developing relationships with prosecutors, judges, victim advocates, domestic and sexual violence nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders in the criminal and civil justice systems who work for the benefit of crime victims.

§ Staffing clinic cases with other staff attorneys, the Executive Director, pro bono attorneys, and staff.

§ Working closely with OCVLC's other employees to ensure the smooth function of the Center.

§ Compiling stock motions and other technical assistance documents necessary to assist pro bono attorneys and others seeking to assist crime victims in the enforcement of their rights.

§ Providing victim advocacy services, including referrals and resource information, to clients as needed.

§ Developing relationships with similar clinics and nonprofits who work with the Center's clients.

§ Providing regular progress reports to the Executive Director.

This position requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Skills:

Written and oral communication skills; organizational skills; grant reporting skills; facilitation skills; computer technology management skills; ability to interact with diverse populations; strong independent problem-solving skills; knowledge and understanding of the rights of crime victims as well victims’ services at the state and federal levels; an understanding of the dynamics of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking; and civil litigation skills.

Salary and Benefits:

This is budgeted as a 1.0 FTE position, with a starting salary range of $65,000-$70,000, depending upon qualifications and relevant experience. 

Benefits include 100% medical, dental, vision insurance for employees plus 50% for dependents; disability insurance for employees, and optional participation in a SIMPLE IRA with an employer match of up to 3%. Vacation accrues based on length of employment, starting with 1.4 days of vacation per month. 12.5 days for sick leave per year. Legal malpractice insurance and Oregon State Bar fees are paid.

This position is full-time, working primarily at the OCVLC office on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. OCVLC attorneys are working both remotely and at the office.

This position is largely funded by, and dependent upon, state and federal grants.

To Apply:

Interested parties should send a cover letter, résumé, and writing sample of no more than ten pages by email by 5 P.M.  May 17th to:

Rosemary Brewer, Executive Director

Email: info@ocvlc.org