Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense

Are you an Oregon-barred attorney who is passionate about criminal defense and wants to help good people navigate Oregon DUI charges? Do you treat clients with skill and compassion, handle pressure with a level head and positive attitude, and adapt easily to change? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We foster a culture that takes work-life balance seriously, with a team-first attitude where shared expertise and knowledge serve clients best. We have exceptional marketing, intake, finance, and operations teams who do the work of running the business, so you can focus on the work only an attorney can do. You will build to a maximum active caseload of 28, backed by a dedicated legal assistant and a team of fantastic attorneys.

Why Attorneys Join Reynolds Defense Firm

• Base salary of $110,000–$150,000

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance, with FSA/DCA available

• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after one year

• Three weeks of paid vacation (increases with tenure) and 40 hours of sick leave

• Work-from-home flexibility after 90 days

• Employee Assistance Program

$110,000 - $150,000 annual salary + bonus

• Effectively manage a caseload of up to 28 DUI and related criminal defense matters in assigned jurisdictions

• Help clients understand their legal options and represent them at arraignments, hearings, and trials; draft motions and conduct legal research

• Handle DMV implied-consent hearings and license-suspension matters

• Participate in ongoing DUI-defense continuing legal education

• Optionally, build a referral base using the firm's established business-development systems

Required

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• Licensed and in good standing with the Oregon State Bar

• Minimum of two (2) years (five or more preferred) of criminal law experience (defense, prosecution, judicial clerkship), including trial experience

• DUI defense and/or felony case experience

• Sound judgment and courtroom composure under pressure

• Ability to counsel clients with clarity and compassion; execute case strategies aligned with their goals
  

Preferred

• Experience in Portland-metro, Willamette Valley, Eugene-area, and/or Coastal courts

• Spanish-language fluency

• Demonstrated mentoring or management/leadership experience

At 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:

• The largest DUI law firm in the Pacific Northwest

• One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in OR & WA (Portland Business Journal)

• Best of the Willamette Valley — Best DUI/DWI Law Firm

• Best of the Rose City — Best Overall Law Firm, Best Defense Law Firm, and Best DUI/DWI Law Firm

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.