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Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is seeking a Regional Director for its Pendleton office. The Pendleton Regional Director leads an office of two staff attorneys and two support staff. 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 two specialized programs focus on services to farmworkers and 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. 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...

The incumbent in this critical position reports to the agency Deputy Director on regulatory, public records, records management, information governance, risk management, and governmental efficiency projects and related issues.  In this role, the individual directly manages the agency public records function, and provides legal and policy analysis related to agency emerging issues in collaboration with, and serving as a backup to, the Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs.  The individual serves as a member of the program managers team, as the agency risk manager and privacy officer. Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Projects Assist the Director of Regulatory Affairs with petitions for review under the Administrative Procedures Act and assisting with legal analysis in connection with regulatory affairs affecting the agency and individual divisions. Serve as the agency Director’s and Deputy Director’s primary assistant on assigned regulatory projects, economic development...

The Director of Quality Enhancement for Parental Representation is responsible for fulfilling the Office’s responsibility to “make efforts to improve the quality of services provided pursuant to article 18-B of the county law” with respect to the representation of indigent parents in Family Court proceedings. The incumbent of this position reports to the Director of the Office of Indigent Legal Services (ILS) (“ILS Director”) and oversees a unit that includes a Parental Representation Attorney and a Family Court Program Associate. Responsibilities include: • Examines, evaluates, and monitors the legal services provided in each county and New York City to parents in Family Court proceedings pursuant to Article 18-B of the County Law. • Supervises the Parental Representation Attorney, the Family Court Program Associate, and any additional staff hired by ILS to work towards improving the quality of legal representation provided to indigent parents in Family Court matters....

The Position With the stated mission of transforming “unproductive real estate in neighborhoods and industrial areas into opportunities for employment and housing,” The Port is an economic and community development agency that is seeking its next General Counsel to join a high-performing team of professionals dedicated to transforming communities for lasting impact, including residential properties and commercial business districts. The position of General Counsel holds the responsibility of maintaining The Port’s legal standing and compliance, serving a prominent role in anticipating, developing, and advancing major litigation, contracts, and negotiations for The Port’s redevelopment initiatives. Since its establishment in 2000, The Port has grown significantly in its size and scope, necessitating an experienced and driven litigator on the executive team. This position oversees outside counsel and four staff: three attorneys, one paralegal, and one administrative assistant....

The City of Santa Rosa is Seeking a Litigation Attorney See our Recruitment Brochure  HERE Be part of a dynamic, diverse, and knowledgeable organization committed to excellence in serving a thriving community! The City is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. NEW: Depending on experience, the successful candidate may be appointed to the position of Assistant City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney. Assistant City Attorney is the senior level in the City Attorney series and is distinguished from the Deputy City Attorney position by the level of difficulty and complexity of work performed and experience expected....

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.  Priority Review Deadline:  May 20,  2022 The   County Counsel's Office   is recruiting for a   Workers' Compensation Attorneys.  This position will analyze complex legal and factual issues; conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research; prepare pleadings including applications, answers and responsive pleadings; draft proposed compromise and release agreements, stipulations with request for awards, and AME/PQME letters; prepare trial briefs and appeals including petitions for reconsideration and writs; take depositions of applicants and cross-examinations of physicians; prepare strategies for resolution with little or no supervision; prepare for hearings including trial, cross-examination, trial exhibits and witnesses with little or no supervision; communicate with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, witnesses and opposing counsel and maintain...