We are seeking a full-time legal assistant in BEND, OREGON. Are you a hard-working and motivated legal assistant/paralegal or administrative assistant interested in developing your career in the legal field? Are you a kind, compassionate person who loves connecting with and serving clients? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative environment? If you answered yes, then you may be a perfect fit as our next Legal Assistant!
The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting their assigned attorney and clients. They ensure that the moving parts in each client’s case happen the right way and at the right time. The Legal Assistant manages all aspects of each client’s case, from scheduling meetings and court appearances, to gathering and filing paperwork to communicating important information to the client, attorney, staff members, and courts.
Compensation:$26 - $28 hourly
Required Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of, or ability to learn and master an understanding of, the criminal process for a DUII caseAbility to succeed in a high-paced and at times stressful environment, and manage a fluctuating caseloadExcellent oral and written business communication skills, interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligenceExceptional time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize based on deadlinesOutstanding organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multi-taskStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality, and to exercising discretion and good judgementAbility to work effectively independently and as part of a team, supporting co-workers as neededAdaptable and easily able to pivot as neededIntermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, and comfortable learning and using new software programs quicklyAt RDF, we believe in doing exceptional legal work and helping clients grow through their personal challenges. We combine courtroom excellence with tools that support personal change—that’s how we create real success.
We have been recognized for several years running as:
One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in OR & WA (Portland Business Journal)Best of the Willamette Valley — Best DUI/DWI Law FirmBest of the Rose City — Best Overall Law Firm, Best Defense Law Firm, and Best DUI/DWI Law FirmReynolds Defense Firm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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We are seeking an attorney to lead our Corvallis, OR office. You'll step into a steady but manageable caseload with dedicated legal-assistant support, established firm systems, and above-market compensation and benefits, so you can do your best work for clients while maintaining a full life outside the office.
Why Attorneys Join Reynolds Defense Firm
Base salary of $115,000–$150,000, plus performance bonuses and origination incentives100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance, with FSA/DCA available401(k) with 3% employer contribution after one yearThree weeks of paid vacation (increases with tenure) and 40 hours of sick leaveWork-from-home flexibility after 90 daysEmployee Assistance ProgramCaseload of 25–40 active matters, fully supported by legal staffA culture that takes work-life balance seriously, with a team-first attitude where shared expertise and knowledge serve clients bestAs the largest DUI law firm in the Pacific Northwest, with an exceptional courtroom reputation and established presence in the Portland-Metro area, Willamette Valley, and beyondCompensation:$115,000 - $150,000 annual salary + bonus
Required
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law schoolActive membership in the Oregon State Bar in good standingMinimum of two (2) years (five or more preferred) of criminal law experience (defense, prosecution, judicial clerkship), including trial experienceDUI defense and/or felony case experienceSound judgment and courtroom composure under pressureAbility to counsel clients with clarity and compassion; execute case strategies aligned with their goalsPreferred
Experience in Willamette Valley, Eugene-area, Coastal, or Portland-metro courtsSpanish-language fluencyDemonstrated mentoring or management/leadership experienceAt RDF, we believe in doing exceptional legal work and helping clients grow through their personal challenges. We combine courtroom excellence with tools that support personal change—that’s how we create real success.
We have been recognized for several years running as:
One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in OR & WA (Portland Business Journal)Best of the Willamette Valley — Best DUI/DWI Law FirmBest of the Rose City — Best Overall Law Firm, Best Defense Law Firm, and Best DUI/DWI Law FirmReynolds Defense Firm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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If criminal defense is your passion and youre grounded, hardworking, upbeat, and thrive in a collaborative and mission-driven environmentlets talk. This is a high-impact opportunityfor an attorney to manage a meaningful caseload and help good people facing DUI charges create success storiesin court and in life.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to head a Reynolds Defense Firm (RDF) office based inCorvallis, OR.
We promote work-life balance and have exceptional teams who do the work required to run a firm. With dedicated legal assistant support, our attorneys focus on the work that requires a bar number and our clients so that the whole team has time for a full life outside of the office.
What Youll Do
Manage a caseload of 25-40 clientsfacing DUI and related criminal chargesInterpret law for clients and help them understand their legal optionsDevelop and execute case strategies tailored to client goalsRepresent clients at arraignments, hearings, and trialsHandle administrative DMV hearings and license suspension challengesNegotiate with prosecutors and litigate cases when necessaryDraft legal documents, conduct research, and argue motionsEngage in ongoing DUI legal training and developmentQualifications
J.D. from ABA accredited law schoolLicensed and in good standing with the Oregon State BarMinimum 2 years as an attorney; 5+ preferredCriminal law and trial experience as a defense attorney, prosecutor, and/or in a judicial capacity; DUI defense and felony cases preferredExcellent working knowledge of Oregons criminal code, case law, DMV license consequences for criminal and non-criminal actionsExperience and working knowledge of Portland Metro, Salem/Mid-Valley, greater Eugene-area and/or Coastal courtsWhat We Offer
$115,000$150,000 base salarydepending upon experience, plus bonus and rainmaking opportunitiesPerformance bonuses & potential origination incentives100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance; FSAGenerous PTO: 3 weeks' vacation (increases with tenure) + 40 hours sick timeWhy Reynolds Defense Firm?
At RDF, we believe in doing exceptional legal work and helping our clients grow through their personal challenges. We combine courtroom excellence with tools that support personal changebecause thats how we create real success.
We are the largest DUI defense firm in the Pacific Northwest, with a strong reputation and established presence in the Willamette Valley.
Weve been named
Best DUI Firm in the Pacific NorthwestBest of Willamette ValleyBest of Rose City (Portland)Reynolds Defense Firm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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