Public Defender Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a current member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing.
• Experience working in indigent criminal defense.
• OPDS qualified to handle misdemeanor and felony cases.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead by example in the handling of work assignments, as well as in the treatment of staff and others in the criminal justice system.
• Ability to pass 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 records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates a robust training program utilizing and developing resources within the office, primarily for attorneys.
• Mentors and trains all team members, including Certified Law Students, on a continuing basis.
• Works in close conjunction with other management Chiefs to meet the training needs of all MPD staff.

Benefits

• Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental (choice of PPO Standard or PPO Enhanced and Vision
• 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 the completion of 5 years of service
• PTO – up to 80 hours and increase up to 120 hours starting at 24 months
• 10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
• 4 Mental Health Days per year
• Sick Leave – 48 hours upon hire + 48 hours after the completions of six months of employment