Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense

Reynolds Defense Firm; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Employee Assistance

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Reynolds Defense Firm in Salem/Corvallis, OR is seeking a skilled attorney to manage a DUI-focused caseload and represent clients in court. You’ll work across arraignments, hearings, and trials with supportive legal staff, promoting work-life balance in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years’ experience (5+ preferred), strong knowledge of Oregon criminal law, and potential Spanish fluency.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school and licensed in good standing with the Oregon State Bar.
• Minimum 2 years as an attorney; 5+ years preferred.
• Criminal law and trial experience; DUI defense and felony cases preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon criminal code, case law, and DMV license consequences.
• Experience with Portland Metro, Salem/Mid-Valley, Eugene-area and/or Coastal courts.
• Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 30 clients facing DUI and related criminal charges.
• Interpret law for clients and explain legal options.
• Develop and execute case strategies aligned with client goals.
• Represent clients at arraignments, hearings, and trials.
• Handle DMV hearings and license suspension challenges.
• Negotiate with prosecutors and litigate when necessary.
• Draft legal documents, conduct research, and file motions.
• Engage in DUI legal training and professional development.
• Mentor and train junior attorneys.

Skills

Criminal law

Trial experience

Client counseling

Mentoring

Spanish (fluency)

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Oregon State Bar license

Job description

Are you a skilled and compassionate attorney ready to take the next step in your career?

If criminal defense is your passion and you're grounded, hardworking, upbeat, and thrive in a collaborative and mission-driven environment-let's talk. This is a high-impact opportunityfor an attorney in Salem or Corvallis, OR to manage a meaningful caseload and help good people facing DUI charges create success stories—in court and in life, and grow our Corvallis, OR office.

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 can focus on the work that they do best.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload of up to 30 clients facing DUI and related criminal charges
• Interpret law for clients and help them understand their legal options
• Develop and execute case strategies tailored to client goals
• Represent clients at arraignments, hearings, and trials
• Handle administrative DMV hearings and license suspension challenges
• Negotiate with prosecutors and litigate cases when necessary
• Draft legal documents, conduct research, and argue motions
• Engage in ongoing DUI legal training and development
• Assist in training and mentoring junior attorneys

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Oregon State Bar
• Minimum 2 years as an attorney; 5+ preferred
• Criminal law and trial experience; DUI defense and felony cases preferred
• Excellent working knowledge of Oregon's criminal code, case law, DMV license consequences for criminal and non-criminal actions
• Experience and working knowledge of Portland Metro, Salem/Mid-Valley, greater Eugene-area and/or Coastal courts
• Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Spanish fluency preferred

What We Offer

• $110,000-$150,000 base salary
• Performance bonuses & potential origination incentives
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance; FSA/DCA
• Generous PTO: 3 weeks' vacation (increases with tenure) + 40 hours sick time
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after 1 year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work-life balance and an upbeat, team-first culture
• Hybrid work-from-home schedule

Why 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 change-because that's 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.

We've been named

• Best DUI Firm in the Pacific Northwest
• Best of Willamette Valley
• Best 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.