Pro Bono Coordinator, Staff Attorney
At a glance
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Full-time
Portland, OR, US
4 July 2025
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time staff attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience. The attorney in this position teams up with two other pro bono attorneys and a pro bono paralegal to help manage LASO’s pro bono program which includes multiple individual projects and a case catalog for direct referrals on legal issues critical to low-income communities. This position is based in Portland, Oregon, and is eligible for a partial remote work option.
Key Responsibilities
The attorney in this position is responsible for creating and maintaining excellent relationships with the private bar and helping to operate pro bono projects. The attorney will help promote a culture of pro bono by promoting pro bono opportunities and representing LASO in the legal community. The staff attorney/pro bono coordinator will be responsible for conducting client intake, recruiting and mentoring pro bono attorneys, coordinating/presenting trainings, the daily operation of multiple pro bono projects, and some contract management. The functions of this position will include advising clients on legal matters but will not generally include representing clients. The attorney in this position will work with LASO Regional Offices, including extensive work with the Portland Regional Office of LASO to develop and support pro bono programs statewide.
The Successful Candidate
Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable communities. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, strong organization skills, ability to multi-task and willingness to work collaboratively. Experience coordinating volunteers, project management and knowledge of family law, DV/SA, elder law, consumer, and expungement law is preferred. The applicant must have strong legal advocacy, writing, and communication skills. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and are members of the Oregon State Bar. Availability to attend evening legal events and clinics and occasional travel.
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