Trainer Manager

$117,150 - $147,899/Yr

Metropolitan Public Defender Services - Hillsboro, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Hillsboro, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Trainer Chief Attorney at Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc. is responsible for planning and coordinating a comprehensive training program primarily for attorneys and legal support staff. This role involves mentoring team members, including Certified Law Students, and managing a small caseload. The position emphasizes leadership, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellence in indigent defense.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a robust training program for attorneys and legal support staff.
• Mentor and train team members, including Certified Law Students.
• Handle a caseload of approximately 0.25 of a normal caseload.
• Research and prepare training materials, outlines, practice guides, and motions.
• Serve as a resource to all staff, particularly staff attorneys.
• Co-counsel cases with attorneys.
• Assist with coverage as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a current member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing or eligible for reciprocity admission.
• Experience working in indigent criminal/juvenile defense.
• OPDS qualified to handle misdemeanor and felony cases.
• Ability to pass a background check to access clients and witnesses in correctional facilities.
• Trial experience in misdemeanor and felony cases.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in training, coaching, and supervision is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP) - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage.
• Dental (choice of PPO Standard or PPO Enhanced) - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage.
• Vision - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Basic Life, STD, LTD, and AD&D - 100% employer paid.
• 401(K) - MPD will contribute 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after 5 years of service.
• PTO - 24 hours upon hire, accruing up to 80 hours, increasing to 120 hours starting at 24 months.
• 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Personal Equity Days.
• 4 Mental Health Days per year.
• Sick Leave - 48 hours upon hire, accruing 8 hours monthly after 6 months of employment.