Legal Aid Services of Oregon

The Farmworker Program of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks clerks and/or externs for Summer 2025. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. Positions LASO is seeking law clerks for summer 2025. Farmworker Program clerkships are available in Salem and Hillsboro. LASO also offers clerkship opportunities in other programs and offices. For an up-to-date list of positions, please visit LASO’s employment page: https://lasoregon.org/employment/. The typical work schedule is based on a 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday 9:00-5:00 with a one-hour lunch break. Work location can be in-office or could be partially remote. Extended remote and flexible work schedules may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Type of Legal Work   LASO’s Farmworker Program represents agricultural workers in cases that involve employment, housing, unemployment, and civil rights issues. Law clerks will work on many aspects of client services including outreach to labor camps and community organizations, legal research and writing, conducting client interviews, and drafting administrative complaints and pleadings. Qualifications Class standing of 1L or above at time of application. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. 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 bilingual candidates who speak English and Spanish or another language. For Farmworker Program positions, Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred. Funding Law clerks will be paid a salary of $7000 for 10 weeks of work, with an additional $50 per week for bilingual ability in language(s) that serve our client communities. Clerks will be paid semimonthly. LASO will also coordinate with fellowship programs. Closing Date Positions open until filled. Review of resumes to December 20th and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only if there are still positions available, LASO will interview at the Northwest Public Service Career Fair. To apply there, see instructions here: https://law.lclark.edu/nwconsortium/nw-public-service-career-fair/. Materials are due there by January 9, 2025 at 8 a.m. To Apply To apply, submit a resume and cover letter, which includes your response to the supplemental question below. Please also note if you are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and describe your level of competency. Please send your application materials to: Paloma Dale at paloma.dale@lasoregon.org If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit it as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words. LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks clerks and/or externs for Summer 2025. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. Positions LASO is seeking law clerks for summer 2025. General clerkship positions are available in our regional offices in Albany, Pendleton, Portland, Roseburg, and Salem. LASO also offers the following additional clerkship opportunities: Farmworker Program clerkships are available in Salem and Hillsboro. Statewide Tax Clinic clerkships are available in Portland. For the full Farmworker Program and Statewide Tax Clinic clerkship descriptions, please visit LASO’s employment page: https://lasoregon.org/employment/. The typical work schedule is based on a 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday 9:00-5:00 with a one-hour lunch break. Work location can be in-office or partially remote. Extended remote and flexible work schedules may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Type of Legal Work Clerkships in the regional offices (including Albany, Pendleton, Portland, Roseburg, and Salem) will have an emphasis on domestic violence, family law, housing, and/or public benefits, depending on office need and the interests of the clerk, all within a framework of providing trauma-informed care. Under the supervision of staff attorneys, law clerks will work on many aspects of client services, which could include: Conducting trauma-informed client intake and interviews, including staffing various subject-specific intake shifts and hotlines; Providing information and brief advice to potential clients; Providing litigation support; Document drafting; Legal research and writing; and As eligible: Represent clients as certified law students in protective order hearings and administrative hearings. Qualifications Class standing of 1L or above at time of application. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. 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 bilingual candidates who speak English and Spanish or another language. Funding Law clerks will be paid a salary of $7000 for 10 weeks of work, with an additional $50 per week for bilingual ability in language(s) that serve our client communities. Clerks will be paid semimonthly. LASO will also coordinate with fellowship programs. Closing Date Positions open until filled. Review of resumes to begin November 25, 2024, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only if there are still positions available, LASO will interview at the Northwest Public Service Career Fair. To apply there, see instructions here: https://law.lclark.edu/nwconsortium/nw-public-service-career-fair/. Materials are due there by January 9, 2025 at 8 a.m. To Apply To apply, submit a resume and cover letter, which includes your response to the supplemental question below. Please also note if you are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language and describe your level of competency. Submit a copy of your application materials to all offices in which you are interested in working: Albany: albanyjobs@lasoregon.org Attn: Alivia Stretch, Regional Director Pendleton: pendletonjobs@lasoregon.org Attn: Joe MacNeille, Regional Director Portland: projobs@lasoregon.org Attn: Emily Brown Sitnick, Regional Director Roseburg: rosejobs@lasoregon.org Attn: Joan Marie Michelsen, Regional Director Salem: salemjobs@lasoregon.org Attn: Kelsey Tope, Regional Director If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit it as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words. LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO), is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant / Intake Specialist for its office in Albany.  This position is eligible for a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a statewide non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide additional services related to farmworker and Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program.  We are committed to advocacy and litigation strategies having the broadest possible beneficial impact on problems common in our client’s communities. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.    The Albany Regional Office provides advice and representation to low-income residents in Linn and Benton counties. Located in the Willamette Valley at the confluence of the Calapooia River and the Willamette River in both Linn and Benton counties, just 20 minutes east of Corvallis and about 30 minutes south of Salem. Albany has a population of around 56,000 while Corvallis boasts a population of just under 60,000. Responsibilities     Meet the clerical needs of a busy law office.       Provide support for lawyers in preparing, revising and finalizing legal documents.     Identify legal issues.     Screen and schedule potential clients.     Answer incoming calls and assist walk-ins.     Provide detailed referral information.     Process incoming and outgoing mail.     File client documents.     Create and destroy client files.     Maintain stock of brochures and other self-help legal materials.     Other receptionist /office support tasks as needed. Qualifications The position requires excellent people skills, ability to work effectively with trauma survivors, phone, computer, and word processing skills. We're looking for an organized and efficient person with a cheerful ability to deal with complex office procedures and a high volume of clients who may be in crisis and who are usually facing difficult problems.  Bilingual in English and Spanish, or another language spoken by our client population, preferred but not required. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $44,200 – 49,700 for 0-5 years’ experience; $50,800 – 55,200 for 6-10 years’ experience and $56,300 - $66,200 for 11-20 years’ experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional compensation of $4,300 to $5,700 is available annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.   Closing Date Position open until filled. Review of applications to begin on October 23, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: Alivia Stretch albanyjobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org.  We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking three full-time attorneys to provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants including tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in F.E.D. trials. These are grant funded positions of limited duration, currently funded through the end of 2025. One position will be based in Bend, one in Pendleton, and one in Salem. All positions require the successful applicant to work in person at the office where the position is based.  A partial remote work option within the state of Oregon is also available. Background   LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and maintain two specialized programs focused on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies with the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. Responsibilities The attorney will handle a housing caseload of clients who have been served residential termination notices or who have active eviction cases filed in circuit court. The attorney will regularly appear in eviction court. Responsibilities include regular review of eviction docket filings, outreach to and collaboration with community-based partners for tenant education, and creation of tenant-facing resources. The positions will provide representation in courts state-wide. Qualifications   Current Oregon State Bar membership required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language frequently spoken by the communities we serve. 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 coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.   Closing Date Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin October 4, 2024. Applications Please send your resume and letter of interest to each office where you would like to apply: bendjobs@lasoregon.org pendletonjobs@lasoregon.org salemjobs@lasoregon.org As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity?   If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org.  We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) supervising attorney for its Farmworker Program. The Farmworker Program represents migrant and seasonal farm, nursery and forestry workers primarily in employment, housing, health and safety, and civil rights cases. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies with the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.   The Farmworker Program consists of ten staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. Most of our clients speak Spanish and/or one of the Mesoamerican indigenous languages such as Mixteco. We emphasize areas of the law that community members tell us are most important to them and where representation and advocacy can achieve long term change. We work together with our clients to overcome the challenges they face including systemic racism, unpaid wages, poor working conditions, unsafe housing, and other forms of discrimination and retaliation for the exercise of their legal rights. We use strategies including community education, legal representation, and systemic advocacy. Responsibilities The Supervising Attorney will supervise farmworker program staff and will represent farmworkers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. The caseload consists primarily of employment, housing, health and safety and civil rights cases. The Supervising Attorney will also be involved in community education, including migrant labor camp visits, which may include occasional overnight travel. In addition to serving clients and supervising staff, the supervising attorney will be expected to spend substantial time working on cases or projects designed to achieve broad impact on significant problems facing agricultural workers in Oregon.   Requirements We seek applicants who have:     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;       A minimum of five years of legal experience, including substantial litigation experience;       Excellent legal and interpersonal communication skills;       Membership in the Oregon bar, eligibility for reciprocity or a willingness to take the next bar exam;     A high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively;       Ability to speak, read and write Spanish;       Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to meet client needs; and     A valid driver’s license.    Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. The salary range is $82,700 – 90,200 for 5-10 years' experience and $91,700 - $114,200 for 11-30 years' experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience. An additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually is available for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. This position also offers a full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.  Closing date Position open until filled. This is a repost.  Review of applications to begin on November 11, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: Brenda Bradley, Program Director   farmworkerjobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org.    We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Salem Regional Office. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs focused on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems.   The Salem office serves the civil legal needs of low-income residents in Marion and Polk counties. Current staff say the Salem Regional Office offers: ·    Collaborative litigation teams ·    Close-knit and diverse staff ·    Positive team building and professional development ·    Strong support on case handling ·    Flexible office culture that is supportive of individual interests and work-life balance ·    Individually tailored supervising ·    Ample opportunity for court experience and litigation, including administrative, federal, and appellate state court appearances Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for maintaining a varied poverty law caseload that will focus on housing, family law, and administrative law matters and other substantive areas as assigned by the Regional Director. The attorney will handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, working with support staff, and hearing and trial work. Qualifications Competitive candidates will have 1- 2 years of civil or criminal litigation experience, court clerkship experience, or clinical experience, are current members of the Oregon State Bar or can gain admission through reciprocity. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work as a team. Bilingual in English and Spanish, or another language spoken by our client population, preferred but not required. 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.  Additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency.  Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses. Closing Date (rolling until filled) Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin September 23, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: salemjobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon is seeking a full-time staff attorney with 3 years or more litigation experience to join our bustling family law and immigration practice group. The position is a general civil litigator with an emphasis on serving domestic and sexual violence survivors in Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties. This position will primarily carry a family law caseload including representation of clients in restraining orders, divorce and custody matters but also in immigration and has the possibility to practice in other areas as deemed appropriate by the office and employee.   Background LASO is a statewide non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide additional services related to farmworker and Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program.  We are committed to advocacy and litigation strategies having the broadest possible beneficial impact on problems common in our client’s communities. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.    The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace. Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for conducting trauma informed initial client meetings (intake) and representing survivors of crime, including domestic and sexual violence and stalking. The litigation caseload will primarily include restraining orders, custody and divorce matters, and other civil legal needs. This attorney is also expected to work closely with community-based organizations as a liaison to LASO for organizations that that serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and immigrant communities to receive referrals, identify legal issues important to crime victims. This position will also be expected to engage in collaborative development of their counterparts within the program and support the ongoing effort to enhance service models.   Qualifications Competitive candidates will have experience in civil litigation and family law, a proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations, specifically DV/SA survivors; experience providing trauma-informed services to survivors; enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively; as well as a demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. Candidates should be bilingual in English and Spanish, another language commonly spoken by our client population, or have extensive experience working with interpreters in litigation settings. Candidates should also have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience. 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. Additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.   Closing Date Open until Filled.  This is a repost.  Review of resumes to begin on November 15, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: Emily Brown-Sitnick projobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity?   If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org.  We celebrate diversity. LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

The Central Administrative Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a full-time Director of Grants and Development with at least 5 years of experience. The selected candidate will work with the Deputy Director and Director of Finance to identify, apply for, and maintain federal, state, and private grants. A significant portion of this role involves managing compliance with LASO’s funding sources. This position is based in Portland, Oregon, and offers a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a non-profit law firm that represents low-income Oregonians in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs focus on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. Our Central Administrative office provides administrative oversight and support for those statewide offices. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services law firm that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.     Responsibilities The Director of Grants and Development (DGD) will enhance funding operations at LASO. Responsibilities include researching funding opportunities, coordinating grants across regional offices to ensure efficiency, and managing the entire grant lifecycle. This involves designing grant programs, writing and submitting bids & applications, executing contracts and managing budgets, ensuring compliance with funding terms, coordinating with funders, finance, and program staff, tracking grant results, and preparing detailed reports for funders. The DGD will also manage all grant-related timelines and documentation, including contracts and agreements, and grant billings.  This position also assists in our yearly audit. Qualifications Candidates should have a proven interest and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable communities. Required qualities include enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively. Experience managing complex, highly regulated federal and non-federal funded grants is essential. Applicants must possess strong project management and development experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency, and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. Salary/ Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $75,200 – 82,700 for 0-5 years' experience; $84,200 - 90,200 for 6-10 years’ experience; and $91,700 - 114,200 for 11-30 years' experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and up to $2000 for moving expenses. Closing Date Review of resumes to begin August 16, 2024. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Applications Send resume, references, and letter of interest by email to: Jeremy Aliason Centraljobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question As part of your application, please provide a written response (limit to 500 words) addressing how your personal background or experiences have prepared you to serve our diverse client communities effectively, work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, acknowledge the systemic barriers our clients face, and contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice. If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org.  We celebrate diversity. LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time attorney to provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants including tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in F.E.D. trials in Circuit Court. This is a grant funded position of limited duration, currently funded through the end of 2025. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option within the state of Oregon. Background   LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve low-income individuals throughout the state and maintain two specialized programs focused on services to farmworkers and issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies with the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. Pendleton is ideally situated near national forests, natural wilderness areas and scenic waterways that offer many opportunities for outside recreational activities, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the Pacific Northwest. An historic city that retains echoes of the old west, Pendleton is in sunny northeastern Oregon, about 3 hours’ drive from Portland and Boise, 250 miles from Seattle, and 45 miles from Walla Walla, Washington. Responsibilities The attorney will handle a housing caseload of clients who have been served residential termination notices or who have active eviction cases filed in circuit court. The attorney will regularly appear in eviction court. Responsibilities include regular review of eviction docket filings, outreach to and collaboration with community-based partners for tenant education, and creation of tenant-facing resources. The position will provide representation in Circuit and Justice Courts state-wide, but with an emphasis on cases in Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Morrow, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties. Qualifications   Current Oregon State Bar membership required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language frequently spoken by the communities we serve. 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 coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.   Closing Date Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin Monday, August 19, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: pendletonjobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO Pendleton is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity?   If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org.  We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) director for its Farmworker Program. The Farmworker Program represents migrant and seasonal farm, nursery and forestry workers primarily in employment, housing and civil rights cases. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies with the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.   The Farmworker Program consists of eight staff, including attorneys and paralegal/outreach workers. Most of our clients speak Spanish and/or one of the Mesoamerican indigenous languages such as Mixteco.  We emphasize areas of the law that community members tell us are most important to them and where representation and advocacy can achieve long term change. We work together with our clients to overcome the challenges they face including systemic racism, unpaid wages, poor working conditions, unsafe housing, and other forms of discrimination and retaliation for the exercise of their legal rights. We use strategies including community education, legal representation, and systemic advocacy. Responsibilities The Farmworker Program Director leads the Program is providing high quality effective advocacy that produces a significant positive impact upon the client population.  The Director is responsible for the functioning of all aspects of the Program. The Director will have an independent caseload and in that respect will have all the duties of a staff attorney. The Director will also be involved in community education and outreach to migrant labor camps, which may include occasional overnight travel. Requirements We seek applicants who have:     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;       A minimum of five years of legal experience, including substantial litigation experience;       Excellent legal and interpersonal communication skills;       Membership in the Oregon bar, eligibility for reciprocity or a willingness to take the next bar exam;     A high degree of initiative and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively;       Ability to speak, read and write Spanish;       Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to meet client needs; and     A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel.   Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. The salary range is $88,700 – 96,200 for 5-10 years' experience and $97,700 - $120,200 for 11-30 years' experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience. An additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.  Closing date Position open until filled. Review of applications to begin on August 12, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: Jeremy Aliason   centraljobs@lasoregon.org   Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org.  We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

The Albany Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a seeking full-time attorney to provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants including tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in F.E.D. trials in circuit court. This is a grant funded position of limited duration, currently funded through the end of 2025. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.     The Albany Regional Office provides advice and representation to low-income residents in Linn and Benton counties. Located in the Willamette Valley at the confluence of the Calapooia River and the Willamette River in both Linn and Benton counties, just 20 minutes east of Corvallis and about 30 minutes south of Salem. Albany has a population of around 56,000 while Corvallis boasts a population of just under 60,000. Responsibilities The attorney will handle a housing caseload of clients who have been served residential termination notices or who have active eviction cases filed in circuit court. The attorney will regularly appear in eviction court. Responsibilities include regular review of eviction docket filings, outreach to and collaboration with community-based partners for tenant education, and creation of tenant-facing resources. The position will provide representation in Linn and Benton counties, in circuit courts and justice court.   Qualifications Current Oregon State Bar membership required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language frequently spoken by the communities we serve. 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. Additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses. Closing Date Open until filled. Reviews of resumes to begin on August 30, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: Alivia Stretch albanyjobs@lasoregon.org   Supplemental question   Please provide a written response to the following question and submit it as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words. LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org.  We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a bilingual (Spanish) housing and employment law attorney for a full-time position in its Portland Regional Office. This is a grant funded position that is currently funded for 24 months. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs focused on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems.   The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace.  Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for maintaining a varied poverty law caseload that will focus on housing and employment law matters and other substantive areas as assigned by the Regional Director. The attorney will handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, working with support staff, and hearing and trial work.  Qualifications Competitive candidates will have at least 2 years of civil or criminal litigation experience, are current members of the Oregon State Bar or are able to gain admission through reciprocity. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations. Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work as a team. Bilingual in English and Spanish, or another language spoken by our client population, preferred but not required. 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. Additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.   Closing Date Open until filled. This is a repost.  Review of resumes to begin November 15, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: Emily Brown-Sitnick, Regional Director   projobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question   LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. We celebrate diversity. LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant / Intake Specialist for a two-year contract in its office in Portland. This position is open due to new grant funding obtained by the office. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a statewide non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide additional services related to farmworker and Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program.  We are committed to advocacy and litigation strategies having the broadest possible beneficial impact on problems common in our client’s communities. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.    The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace. Responsibilities     Answer high volume incoming calls and assist walk-ins.       Screen and schedule potential clients.       Provide detailed referral information.       Identify legal issues.       Meet the clerical needs of a busy law office.       Process incoming and outgoing mail.     File client documents internally.     Create and destroy client files.     Maintain stock of brochures and other self-help legal materials.     Other receptionist /office support tasks as needed. Qualifications Candidates should be bilingual in English and Spanish, or another language commonly spoken by our client population. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a customer service-oriented call center, law firm, legal clinic, or equivalent environment. The position requires excellent people skills and emotional intelligence. The position also requires the ability and willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary and interdependent team, to work effectively with trauma survivors, and to spend a majority of hours answering phones. In addition, the ideal candidate should have some computer and technology competence, and word processing skills. We're looking for an organized and efficient person with a cheerful ability to deal with complex office procedures and a high volume of potential clients who may be in crisis and who are usually facing difficult problems.    Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $44,200 – 49,700 for 0-5 years’ experience; $50,800 – 55,200 for 6-10 years’ experience and $56,300 - $66,200 for 11-20 years’ experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional compensation of $4,300 to $5,700 is available annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.   Closing Date Position open until filled. Review of applications to begin on July 1st, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to:   Emily Brown-Sitnick projobs@lasoregon.org   Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org.   We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

The Central Oregon Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) located in Bend is a seeking full-time attorney to provide residential eviction defense services to low-income tenants including tenant rights advice, negotiation with adverse parties, and representation in F.E.D. trials in circuit court. This is a grant funded position of limited duration, currently funded through the end of 2025. This position is eligible for a partial remote work option. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs focused on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. Responsibilities The attorney will handle a housing caseload of clients who have been served residential termination notices or who have active eviction cases filed in circuit court. The attorney will regularly appear in eviction court. Responsibilities include regular review of eviction docket filings, outreach to and collaboration with community-based partners for tenant education, and creation of tenant-facing resources. The position will provide representation in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties. Applicants who wish to work remotely will be considered but not preferred; preference will be given to candidates local to Central Oregon or willing to relocate. Qualifications Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income Oregonians. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism. LASO has a hiring preference for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and/or another language frequently spoken by the communities we serve. 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. Additional compensation of $4,300 to $5,700 is available annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses. Closing Date Open until filled. Review of resumes is ongoing. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: bendjobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

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 to help manage multiple pro bono 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.   Background LASO is a non-profit statewide law firm that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs focused on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client communities. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients.     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 staff attorney/pro bono coordinator will be responsible for conducting client intake, recruiting, and mentoring pro bono attorneys, coordinating the daily operation of 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. Qualifications 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, 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. This position requires current membership in a state bar, preferably the Oregon State Bar. 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. Additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses. Closing Date This is a re-post; initial resume review to begin on September 13th, 2024.   Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: probonojobs@lasoregon.org As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO PRO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. Please address how your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org.  We celebrate diversity. LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Regional Director for its Salem office. The Salem Regional Director leads an office of one supervising attorney, five staff attorneys, three support staff and two temporary, grant-funded positions. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies that will have a demonstrable effect on community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. The Salem office serves the civil legal needs of low-income residents in Marion and Polk counties. Nestled in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the state's capital and a dynamic midsize city. Home to an array of vineyards and an annual arts festival as well as boasting proximity to both skiing and the Oregon Coast, Cherry City offers a well-rounded lifestyle. In Marion County, you’ll find tulip and hot air balloon festivals, numerous pumpkin patches, as well as the lovely natural oases of Minto-Brown Island and Silver Falls State Park. The city provides an ideal, family-friendly setting to establish your career and create a lasting home for your family. Responsibilities The Regional Director is responsible for the office's overall effectiveness. Duties include supervising legal work; mentoring and overseeing the career development of staff; planning and priority setting; grant compliance; budget management; and maintaining good relations within the office and with community organizations and the private bar. The Regional Director also has a small independent caseload and, in that respect, has all the duties of a staff attorney. Qualifications Five years of legal experience required. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients. Legal aid experience or demonstrable involvement in poverty law issues, such as domestic violence/family law, public benefits, and housing. Substantial litigation experience and excellent legal skills. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to promote community visibility, awareness, and collaboration. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. Demonstrated understanding of 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. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $88,700 – 96,200 for 5-10 years' experience and $97,700 - $120,200 for 11-30 years' experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience. An additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.  Closing Date This is a repost. Open until filled. Review of resumes is ongoing. Applications Send resume, references, and letter of interest by email to: Jeremy Aliason Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 1130 Portland, OR 97204 centraljobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit it as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words. LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Staff Attorney - Native American Program Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a Staff Attorney for its Native American Program (NAPOLS), located in Portland. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs provide services to farmworkers and representation on Native American issues. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program committed to advocacy strategies that will have a demonstrable effect on community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. NAPOLS assists income-eligible Indian tribes, Native organizations, and individual tribal members, including with cases related to tribal sovereignty and self-governance, estate planning and trust resources, access to benefits, expungement of criminal records, and tribal court cases. NAPOLS also offers community education on a wide range of legal issues. Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for maintaining a varied caseload, with an emphasis on representing eligible Tribe members in tribal, state and federal courts, as well as other legal services to Indian tribes and Native organizations. Qualifications Position requires current Oregon State Bar membership, proven interest in and commitment to working in Indian Country, and knowledge of federal, tribal, and state laws impacting tribes and tribal members. Occasional travel throughout Oregon, including some overnight travel, is required. 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. Additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses. Closing Date Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin April 12, 2024 Applications Send resume, letter of interest, a brief writing sample (5 pages or less) and list of 3 professional references to: Fabio Apolito, Director napolsjobs@lasoregon.org As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. How have your personal background and experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity? If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

Supervising Attorney – Portland Regional Office The Portland Regional Office (PRO) of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a family law supervising attorney. The person in this position supervises staff attorneys and paralegals and assists the Regional Director in directing the legal advocacy and outreach of the office. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs focused on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace. Responsibilities This position assists the Regional Director in supervising and developing staff attorneys and paralegals, managing legal advocacy and outreach, ensuring programmatic compliance with regulations, and directing strategic litigation. They will supervise a team of staff attorneys and paralegals, manage an active caseload ranging from brief service and advice to full representation, and join the supervisory team at PRO. The supervising attorney is expected to provide structure and cohesion for community-based outreach, and training, and aid in the development of strategic impact litigation and advocacy aimed at impacting the lives of low-income people in Oregon. A significant part of this position is to bring enthusiasm and excitement to the work of the office and provide positive support to and mentoring of lawyers. This person is also expected to demonstrate solid understanding of anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression and help lead the office in its effort to implement a race equity framework. Qualifications Five years of legal experience is required, preferably in the areas of family law, civil rights, immigration or public benefits, and at least one year of supervisory experience. Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable clients. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of poverty law experience and have experience and aptitude for supervising others and providing developmental planning for staff. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively. 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. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $75,200 – 82,700 for 0-5 years’ experience; $84,200 – 90,200 for 6-10 years’ experience and $91,700-114,200 for 11-30 years’ experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional compensation of $4,300 to $5,700 is available annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.  Closing Date Review of resumes to begin on March 5, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: projobs@lasoregon.org As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response. Please note, we will not review applications that are not emailed directly to the above email address. If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during the application/hiring process, please contact Meghan Collins, Director of Administration, at Meghan.Collins@lasoregon.org. We celebrate diversity LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

The Central Administrative Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking full-time Executive Administrator. This position is based in Portland and is eligible for partial remote work. Background LASO is a non-profit law firm that represents low-income Oregonians in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs focus on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. Our Central Administrative office provides administrative oversight and support for those statewide offices. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services law firm that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. LASO is actively working to build an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial equity. LASO is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for our staff and clients. Job Summary We are in search of a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Administrator to deliver indispensable support to our executive team, overseeing the operations of a prominent statewide non-profit law firm. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in managing the day-to-day administrative activities inherent to a legal environment, all while upholding a steadfast commitment to diversity and justice. A crucial aspect of this role involves maintaining the utmost standards of confidentiality, as mandated by both the Oregon State Bar and relevant laws and regulations. Responsibilities 1.    Calendars, Communication and Confidential Information Handling: Efficiently manage executive calendars, schedules, and appointments. Facilitate seamless office communication and handle confidential information with discretion. 2.    Office Management: Coordinate travel for executive staff and board members. Process mail, document checks, and maintain an electronic check log. Manage office supply inventory, ordering, and demonstrate proficiency in database management. 3.    Document Formatting, Presentations, and Executive Financial Duties: Utilize Microsoft Office suite and Excel for creating reports and presentations. Assist with formatting issues in documents. Prepare drafts of internal memos, policies, and other documents. Assist with payroll tasks and manage office and statewide subscriptions and invoices. 4.    Human Resources Support: Assist in drafting, posting, and developing job postings. Maintain organized personnel files and coordinate administrative tasks related to HR processes. Coordinate LASO’s participation in job fairs and recruiting events. 5.    Event Coordination: Create, coordinate, and attend events that elevate LASO’s reputation, morale, and/or development. 6.    Board Meetings and Virtual Platforms: Schedule, email and prepare for general and executive committee board meeting notices, and other associated materials. Provide transcription services as needed for the recording and creation of meeting minutes. Qualifications Proven experience as an Office Administrator or in a similar role. High level administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Excellent clerical skills including transcription services and file management. Strong skills with various software programs including Word, Excel, Acrobat Pro and database management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with both Zoom and Microsoft Teams platforms. Good judgment, ability to handle stress, and initiative. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions for streamlined processes. Demonstrated commitment to justice for low-income communities. Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression. Salary/ Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $55,200 – 61,200 for 0-5 years' experience; $62,400 - 67,200 for 6-10 years’ experience; and $68,400 - $79,200 for 11-30 years' experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience. An additional $4,300 to $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and up to $2000 for moving expenses. Closing Date Review of resumes to begin 03/18/2024. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Applications Send resume, references, and letter of interest by email to: Jeremy Aliason Legal Aid Services of Oregon 520 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 1130 Portland, OR 97204 Centraljobs@lasoregon.org Supplemental question Please provide a written response to the following question and submit it as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words. LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response. We celebrate diversity. LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.

The Portland Regional Office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon is seeking a full-time staff attorney. The person in this position will carry a general poverty law caseload specializing in housing law and will also conduct restraining order consultations for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence and stalking. This position will be eligible for a partial remote work option but will require regular in-person work at our Portland Regional Office in downtown Portland. Background LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout the state and two specialized statewide programs focused on services to farmworkers and on issues impacting Native Americans. LASO is an effective, high-quality legal services program that is committed to advocacy strategies having the broadest possible impact on client community problems. The Portland Regional Office of LASO serves a poverty population of more than 220,000. The office serves Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties, a diverse service area requiring the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. The Portland Office has adopted a race equity agenda to guide its work with clients as well as its internal operations. The office has a strong commitment to building an inclusive, diverse workplace. Responsibilities The staff attorney will be responsible for conducting trauma-informed intake interviews and maintaining a housing-focused caseload, including affirmative cases related to the enforcement of Fair Housing laws, attainment of safe and habitable housing, and the advancement or race equity, as well as some defensive representation of tenants in eviction proceedings. The attorney will also participate in outreach and community-based clinics/events. In addition to serving individual clients, the attorney will be expected to spend substantial time identifying and advancing housing cases and projects designed to achieve broad impact on significant problems in the client community. In addition to the housing intake responsibility, the attorney will conduct intake for the Domestic Violence Project for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and may be called upon to occasionally represent a survivor in a contested restraining order case. Qualifications Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights, and access to the law, for low-income Oregonians. Oregon State Bar membership preferred. Housing law experience and/or experience providing trauma-informed services to DV/SA survivors a plus. Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively and learn independently. 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 commonly spoken by our client population. Please indicate your proficiency level in languages other than English in your application materials. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Work in an office environment including working at a workstation, attending meetings, etc. This position will involve occasional travel around the Portland Regional Office service region (Clackamas, Multnomah, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties) and, as such, requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire date. Use of computer and other office equipment during a 7-hour workday. Salary/Benefits Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. Salary range is $66.2K – 73.7K for 0-5 years’ experience; $75.2K – 81.2K for 6-10 years’ experience and $82.7K - $105.2K for 11-30 years’ experience annually; salaries are determined by relevant work experience and our Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional compensation for bilingual ability. Full benefits package including individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.    Closing Date Review of resumes to begin   February 15, 2024. Applications Send resume and letter of interest to: projobs@lasoregon.org As a part of your letter of interest, please address the following: LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to: (1) serve our diverse client communities effectively, (2) work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own, (3) acknowledge the systemic barriers that our clients face, and (4) contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice? Feel free to provide examples and apply various aspects of your life and personal experiences in your response. Please note , we will not review applications that are not emailed directly to the above email address. We celebrate diversity. LASO is committed to being an organization that reflects the communities we serve and is diverse in race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities, work background, experience and education. We believe that the outcome of such diversity is our greatest strength and a matter of basic human fairness. It is to this end that we strongly encourage applications from people of color and people from any other underrepresented and historically marginalized group to apply for this position.