Staff Attorney - Native American Program (NAPOLS)

About the role

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual preferred (Spanish/English) attorney for its Farmworker Program. We are hiring for two positions:

• Full-time, hard-funded position focused on serving clients in Eastern Oregon with required periodic travel to the region.
• Limited duration contract Attorney (12mo contract, dates July/August 2026-July/August 2027).

Responsibilities

The staff attorney will work with our team to represent agricultural workers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. The caseload, involving a combination of impact litigation and brief service cases, consists primarily of employment, housing, health and safety, civil rights, unemployment and tax cases. The staff attorney will also be involved in non-litigation advocacy, community education and outreach to agricultural workers and community-based groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• We seek applicants who have:
• - Membership in the Oregon bar, eligibility for reciprocity, or a willingness to take the next bar exam;
• - Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds;
• - Ability to communicate with clients in Spanish is highly preferred; full fluency is not required, and applicants with developing Spanish skills are encouraged to apply;
• - Interest or experience in litigation and/or employment law;
• - A high degree of initiative and the ability to take ownership of work while coordinating closely with colleagues;
• - A valid driver’s license and willingness to engage in occasional travel (including travel to Eastern Oregon, as applicable).
• - Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for low-income communities and other vulnerable populations;
• - Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural knowledge, cultural humility, and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression; and
• - Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• We seek applicants who have:
• - Membership in the Oregon bar, eligibility for reciprocity, or a willingness to take the next bar exam;
• - Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds;
• - Ability to communicate with clients in Spanish is highly preferred; full fluency is not required, and applicants with developing Spanish skills are encouraged to apply;
• - Interest or experience in litigation and/or employment law;
• - A high degree of initiative and the ability to take ownership of work while coordinating closely with colleagues;
• - A valid driver’s license and willingness to engage in occasional travel (including travel to Eastern Oregon, as applicable).
• - Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for low-income communities and other vulnerable populations;
• - Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural knowledge, cultural humility, and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression; and
• - Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to meet client needs.

Salary/Benefits

Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $66,200 – 73,700 for 0-5 years’ experience; $75,200 – 81,200 for 6-10 years’ experience; and $82,700 – $105,200 for 11-30 years’ experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement. An additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually is available to bilingual staff, depending on proficiency. In addition, LASO offers a full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance; a 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and health leave; and paid moving expenses.

Closing Date

Open until filled. Review of resumes beginning July 1, 2026.

To Apply

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter (3 pages or less), which includes a description of your interest in this position and/or NAPOLS and on how you meet the qualifications for this position, as set forth in the “Responsibilities” and “Qualifications” sections of this job posting.

Email materials to: napolsjobs@lasoregon.org