Associate Activist Defense Attorney

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Associate Activist Defense Attorney

The candidate will report to the Senior Attorney and will be expected to work on all aspects of our case work, including intake, drafting motions and briefs, working with legal teams and defendant groups, and litigating cases at trial or on appeal. Will be expected to contribute to Dissent and Democracy program by conducting public education trainings. Should have environmental, climate, and/or anti-capitalist and anti-racist movement background, as well as experience litigating state and federal criminal cases, and related work. Should have 3+ years experience as a criminal defense attorney for Eugene position. 5+ years experience for remote position is required. Admitted to practice law in Oregon, Washington, or California, or must be admitted to a different state bar at the time of application and willing to apply for admission to another bar if necessary. Strong litigation, research, and writing skills; jury trial experience and skills are required. Bilingual English/Spanish speaker strongly preferred. Experience in community organizing work and/or social justice activism is preferred. Experience with security culture and digital security is preferred. Experience in a non-profit legal services organization is preferred. Experience and/or willingness to learn and assist in organizational fundraising is preferred.

Additional Information

Send Resume, Cover letter, Two writing samples and Three professional references.

Company info

Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC)
259 E 5th Ave, Ste 300 A
Eugene
Oregon
United States 97401
Website : http://cldc.org/