Regional Director

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

The Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Regional Director for its Pendleton office. The Regional Director will lead a team of one to two staff attorneys and two support staff. LASO is a non-profit organization that provides legal representation to low-income clients in civil cases. The organization has eight regional offices and two specialized programs that focus on services for farmworkers and Native Americans. The Pendleton office is located in a picturesque area with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Regional Director will be responsible for overseeing the office's operations, including supervising legal work, managing budgets, and maintaining relationships with community organizations and the private bar.

To be considered for the position, candidates must have at least five years of legal experience and a demonstrated commitment to advocating for the rights of low-income and vulnerable clients. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in legal aid or poverty law issues. Fluency in Spanish and/or another language and membership in the Oregon State Bar are also desirable qualifications. The salary range for this position is $82,700 to $114,200 annually, depending on relevant work experience.

In addition to a competitive salary, LASO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off. The organization is actively working to build an inclusive and culturally responsive workplace and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a resume, references, and a letter of interest to the designated email address. As part of the application, candidates must also provide a written response to a supplemental question regarding their ability to work with diverse communities and contribute to efforts towards racial justice. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities during the application process.

LASO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourages individuals from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups to apply for this position.

Not mentioned.

Individual and family health, vision and dental insurance, employer retirement contribution, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid moving expenses.

Bilingual abilities in Spanish or another language preferred.

Legal expertise, communication, leadership, budget management, grant compliance, community relations, bilingual abilities, cultural competency, diversity and inclusion.

Admission to the Oregon State Bar.

Email resume, references, and letter of interest to Jeremy Aliason at .

Qualification and Experience Five years of legal experience, admission to the Oregon State Bar, experience in poverty law or legal aid, interest in advocating for low-income and vulnerable clients, understanding of anti-bias principles and systemic racism.

Legal