Attorney

Lafky & Lafky has an immediate opening for two entry to mid-level associates to join its team!

About the Office:

Lafky & Lafky is a well-established full service law firm conveniently located in downtown Salem, Oregon, less than one block away from the Marion County Courthouse! With both strong traditions and modern sensibilities, we pride ourselves on being creative thinkers who are committed to serving our clients, our community, and each other in smart and innovative ways. Lafky & Lafky is currently comprised of two attorneys and three office staff. Our practice areas include employment and labor consultation and litigation; criminal defense; domestic relations, probate, conservatorships, and other family law litigation; business and commercial formation, transactions, and litigation; professional malpractice and personal injury litigation; and appellate litigation. For more information, please visit https://www.lafky.com/

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active membership in the Oregon State Bar in good standing;
• Strong work ethic, time management skills, and demonstrated ability to handle a heavy case load;
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently;
• Ability to handle a variety of matters simultaneously to meet client demands;
• Close attention to detail, superior proof-reading skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent oral advocacy, research, writing, communication, and analytical ability; and
• 1-3 years of litigation experience, ideally including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation. Judicial clerkship experience will be considered in lieu of or in addition to litigation experience.

Benefits:

Lafky & Lafky offers an excellent benefits package, which includes a competitive salary, 401 (k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match, flexible telework options, free parking, comprehensive health care, vacation and sick leave, parental leave, and paid professional membership dues, professional liability fund premiums, continuing legal education courses, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lafky & Lafky is committed to diversity, equity, and contributing to an inclusive working environment. Lafky & Lafky values and supports diverse individual experiences and perspectives. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,286.00 - $172,063.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The health, safety and well-being of our staff and clients are our top priority. Therefore, all lawyers and staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (exemptions and accommodations for medical and religious reasons consistent

License/Certification:

• Oregon State Bar Membership (Required)

Work Location: One location