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NPA WorldWide

Criminal Defense Attorney

NPA WorldWide, Eugene, Oregon, us, 97440

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Job description:

Responsible for a caseload of 25-40 clients who face DUI and related criminal charges Develop case strategies and solutions that meet the needs of the client Interpret law for clients and help them understand their legal options Represent clients at arraignments, hearings, and trials Litigate administrative hearings to contest driving privilege suspensions Negotiate with prosecutors to achieve the best possible outcomes Conduct legal research, draft motions, and present arguments to the court Participate in training to stay updated on changes and new developments in the DUI field Rainmaking: willingness and ability to leverage RDF's marketing systems and techniques to attract and close the types of clients we want to represent Assist in training and mentoring junior attorneys Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school Licensed and in good standing of the Oregon State Bar Experience in Oregon criminal law practice (5+ years) Experience in criminal defense, including DUII defense and felony cases preferred Prior jury trial experience (ideally 40+ trials, including felonies) Excellent working knowledge of Oregon's criminal code, case law, DMV license consequences for criminal and non-criminal actions Experience and working knowledge of at least one metro-area circuit court, and/or Lane, Benton and other Oregon counties Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Responsible for a caseload of 25-40 clients who face DUI and related criminal charges Develop case strategies and solutions that meet the needs of the client Interpret law for clients and help them understand their legal options Represent clients at arraignments, hearings, and trials Litigate administrative hearings to contest driving privilege suspensions Negotiate with prosecutors to achieve the best possible outcomes Conduct legal research, draft motions, and present arguments to the court Participate in training to stay updated on changes and new developments in the DUI field Rainmaking: willingness and ability to leverage RDF's marketing systems and techniques to attract and close the types of clients we want to represent Assist in training and mentoring junior attorneys