Money Fit by DRS
Attorney I
Money Fit by DRS, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
MPD
has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties.Join our dynamic team
and be a part of MPD’s commitment to being a leader in public defense which includes not just excellence in client representation but a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit:
www.mpdlaw.comMPD
is currently searching for
Attorneys
to join our
Multnomah County
and
Washington County
Offices. The Attorney position provides court-appointed criminal defense services in both Multnomah and Washington counties, Oregon. Attorneys who are assigned to a trial unit will review charging instruments and police reports and other discovery provided by the State. The attorneys will meet with clients and learn the client’s goals for the representation and any special needs of the client. Attorneys then determine what further investigation to undertake and direct that investigation. Attorneys determine what legal issues need development, research those issues, and present them in the appropriate forum. The attorney will negotiate with the State and promptly advise the client of the status of the negotiations. The attorney will litigate any legal issues that are necessary and appropriate, including bringing cases to trial. The attorney will also conduct any post-trial litigation necessary such as sentencing and post-trial motions (excluding appeals).Attorneys assigned to other units (specialty courts, juveniles) will also review documents provided by government agencies, discuss them with clients, and develop a strategy for representation in consultation with the client, and then carry out the representation in accordance with that strategy.Attorneys will conduct their law practice according to all applicable statutes, practice standards, and the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct. Attorneys receive general supervision from the Chief Attorney.This position pays $80,300.00 - $127,808.00 per year. Staff is a member of Union AFSCME Public Defenders Local 3668 after the completion of a 6-month evaluation period. This is a full-time exempt position. In addition to compensation, MPD also offers:Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental (choice of PPO Standard or PPO Enhanced), and Vision – 100% employer paid for employee-only coverageFlexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Basic Life, STD, LTD, and ADD&D – 100% employer paid401(K) – MPD contributes 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of servicePTO – 24 hours upon hire and accrue monthly to 80 hours and increase to 120 hours starting at 24 months10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays (summer and winter)4 Mental Health Days per yearSick Leave – 48 hours upon hire + 48 hours after the completion of six months of employment and accrue 96 hours each service anniversaryPosition QualificationsMust be a current member of the Oregon State Bar in good standingExperience working in indigent criminal defenseAreas of proficiency should include evidence, criminal law, criminal procedure, court procedure, ethics, and collateral consequencesPosition PreferencesAbility to lead by example in the handling of work assignments, as well as in the treatment of staff and others in the criminal justice systemAbility to pass a background check to access clients and witnesses in correctional facilities (may preclude employees and applicants arrested and jailed) and to testify in court without impeachment (may preclude employees and applicants convicted of certain crimes within the prior 15 years)Maintains confidentiality of agency recordsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamWork Environment:MPD fosters a work environment that is friendly, cooperative, and respectfulWork is generally sedentary, in an office setting, courthouse, field location, or jail facilityThere are frequent requirements for some physical activity such as carrying boxes of records weighing up to 10 pounds, stooping to extract records from files, or carrying and setting up display easels in court
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has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties.Join our dynamic team
and be a part of MPD’s commitment to being a leader in public defense which includes not just excellence in client representation but a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit:
www.mpdlaw.comMPD
is currently searching for
Attorneys
to join our
Multnomah County
and
Washington County
Offices. The Attorney position provides court-appointed criminal defense services in both Multnomah and Washington counties, Oregon. Attorneys who are assigned to a trial unit will review charging instruments and police reports and other discovery provided by the State. The attorneys will meet with clients and learn the client’s goals for the representation and any special needs of the client. Attorneys then determine what further investigation to undertake and direct that investigation. Attorneys determine what legal issues need development, research those issues, and present them in the appropriate forum. The attorney will negotiate with the State and promptly advise the client of the status of the negotiations. The attorney will litigate any legal issues that are necessary and appropriate, including bringing cases to trial. The attorney will also conduct any post-trial litigation necessary such as sentencing and post-trial motions (excluding appeals).Attorneys assigned to other units (specialty courts, juveniles) will also review documents provided by government agencies, discuss them with clients, and develop a strategy for representation in consultation with the client, and then carry out the representation in accordance with that strategy.Attorneys will conduct their law practice according to all applicable statutes, practice standards, and the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct. Attorneys receive general supervision from the Chief Attorney.This position pays $80,300.00 - $127,808.00 per year. Staff is a member of Union AFSCME Public Defenders Local 3668 after the completion of a 6-month evaluation period. This is a full-time exempt position. In addition to compensation, MPD also offers:Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental (choice of PPO Standard or PPO Enhanced), and Vision – 100% employer paid for employee-only coverageFlexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Basic Life, STD, LTD, and ADD&D – 100% employer paid401(K) – MPD contributes 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of servicePTO – 24 hours upon hire and accrue monthly to 80 hours and increase to 120 hours starting at 24 months10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays (summer and winter)4 Mental Health Days per yearSick Leave – 48 hours upon hire + 48 hours after the completion of six months of employment and accrue 96 hours each service anniversaryPosition QualificationsMust be a current member of the Oregon State Bar in good standingExperience working in indigent criminal defenseAreas of proficiency should include evidence, criminal law, criminal procedure, court procedure, ethics, and collateral consequencesPosition PreferencesAbility to lead by example in the handling of work assignments, as well as in the treatment of staff and others in the criminal justice systemAbility to pass a background check to access clients and witnesses in correctional facilities (may preclude employees and applicants arrested and jailed) and to testify in court without impeachment (may preclude employees and applicants convicted of certain crimes within the prior 15 years)Maintains confidentiality of agency recordsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamWork Environment:MPD fosters a work environment that is friendly, cooperative, and respectfulWork is generally sedentary, in an office setting, courthouse, field location, or jail facilityThere are frequent requirements for some physical activity such as carrying boxes of records weighing up to 10 pounds, stooping to extract records from files, or carrying and setting up display easels in court
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