Bilingual Staff Attorney, Farmworker Program

Full-time

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H2: Legal Aid Services of Oregon is Seeking a Bilingual Staff Attorney for Farmworker Program

Bold Headline: Make a Difference in the Lives of Low-Income Communities in Oregon as a Bilingual Staff Attorney

Organization: Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO)

Department: Farmworker Program

Salary Information: $66,200 – $105,200 annually, based on years of experience and Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional $4,300 - $5,700 annually for bilingual ability.

Job Title: Bilingual Staff Attorney

Experience: 0-5 years, 6-10 years, or 11-30 years

Location: Hillsboro or Woodburn, Oregon (partial remote work option available)

Background:

- Non-profit organization representing low-income clients in civil cases
- Eight regional offices serving low-income population throughout the state
- Two specialized statewide programs for farmworkers and Native American issues
- Committed to advocacy strategies for long-term change and racial equity
- Actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture

Responsibilities:

- Represent agricultural workers in federal and state courts and administrative agencies
- Caseload includes impact litigation and brief service cases in areas such as employment, housing, health and safety, civil rights, unemployment, and tax
- Involved in non-litigation advocacy, community education, and outreach
- Work with team to overcome challenges faced by clients, including systemic racism and other forms of discrimination
- Use strategies such as community education, legal representation, and systemic advocacy

Requirements:

- Proven interest and commitment to advocacy for low-income communities and vulnerable populations
- Understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles and addressing systemic racism and oppression
- Excellent legal and interpersonal communication skills
- Membership in Oregon bar, eligibility for reciprocity, or willingness to take next bar exam
- High degree of initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Fluent in Spanish
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel

Closing Date: Open until filled

Application: Send resume and letter of interest to Laurie Hoefer, Program Director at

Supplemental Question: In letter of interest, address how personal background and experiences have prepared for effectively serving diverse client communities, working with colleagues from different backgrounds, acknowledging systemic barriers, and contributing to racial justice efforts.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration at

Diversity: LASO is committed to being a diverse organization and encourages applications from people of color and other historically marginalized groups.

Not specified.

Individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; paid moving expenses.

Spanish/English.

Legal advocacy, anti-bias principles, cultural knowledge, cultural humility, addressing systemic racism, legal and interpersonal communication, Spanish language proficiency, flexibility, driver's license, access to a vehicle.

J.D. degree.

Send resume and letter of interest to Laurie Hoefer, Program Director at .

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, membership in the Oregon bar or eligibility for reciprocity, willingness to take bar exam.

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