Careers

OPDC Job Opportunities

The Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) posts vacancies through the Oregon Jobs page. Below are the current job listings for OPDC.

The Oregon Public Defense Commission’s Trial Division is excited to announce an internal opportunity for current OPDC employees to apply for the role of Early Resolution Attorney (Deputy Defender) based in Salem. This position focuses on providing high-quality, client-centered representation to indigent clients, with an emphasis on early resolution dockets and related proceedings in Marion, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact by promoting timely, fair outcomes and advancing equitable access to justice within our communities.

Early Resolution Attorney Job Listing

If the area above is empty, there are no current job openings at OPDC.

External Public Defender Job Opportunities

The information provided below is employment or opportunities outside of the Oregon Public Defense Commission. OPDC has no role in the hiring process of these organizations. Our goal is to help spread and collect information to facilitate connection between those interested in working in public defense and the entities that are seeking those people.

To post a job opening, email ProviderJobs@opds.state.or.us

Public Defense Interest Card

This form is to confirm your interest in a career path in public defense. By completing this form your information will be provided to public defense organizations in Oregon.

Click Here to fill out the Interest Form.

County: Lane
Posting: Trial Attorney Job Posting
Deadline: Open Until Filled

County: Multnomah
Posting: Case Manager Job Posting
Deadline: Open Until Filled

Careers

OPDC Job Opportunities

The Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) posts vacancies through the Oregon Jobs page. Below are the current job listings for OPDC.

Early Resolution Attorney (Deputy Defender)

External Public Defender Job Opportunities

Public Defender Services of Lane County (PDSLC)Trial Attorney

Multnomah Defenders Incorporated (MDI)Case Manager