Practice Management Attorney

The Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund (PLF) is hiring a full-time practice management attorney (PMA) to join its unique, well-established, and nationally recognized Practice Management Assistance Program. The PLF is the mandatory provider of primary legal malpractice coverage for Oregon lawyers in private practice. As a PMA, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the Oregon legal profession.

Who We’re Looking For

This position is ideal for those seeking a long-term career transition out of law practice. The PMAs are a resource for attorneys, providing practice management advice, CLEs, written publications, and more. If you naturally spot inefficiencies and bottlenecks in workflows and processes, love improving systems and procedures, yearn to learn new things, and have an eye for the big picture, then this position is for you! Our preferred candidate enjoys generating new ideas and initiatives while also getting down in the weeds to implement the details. You thrive on checklists and advance planning to manage numerous deadlines and projects. You’re highly self-motivated and can work independently or in a team. You crave feedback and are always looking to improve. You are enthusiastic and friendly, comfortable supporting attorneys with varying levels of practice management needs.

If this sounds like you, we are excited to have you apply! You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive, affirming workplace.
 

What We Offer

We are pleased to state that the starting salary range for this position is $91,600 - $118,080. We also offer an excellent benefits package, including participation in the Oregon PERS/OPSRP retirement program, health insurance, and other benefits.

This position is based at the PLF office in Tigard with a hybrid remote work setup and requires travel throughout Oregon.
 

What You’ll Do

As the newest member of the PMA team, you will hit the ground running and almost immediately be involved in supporting the legal community in the following ways:
 
  • Advising and educating lawyers and law office staff in all aspects of law practice management and malpractice prevention. Areas of PMA assistance include law office systems and procedures, opening or closing a law practice, departing or joining a firm, legal technology, improving client relations, trust accounting, and more.
  • Presenting CLEs to lawyers, staff, and law students across the state.
  • Writing for various legal publications such as the PLF’s inBrief, its inPractice blog, the Oregon State Bar Bulletin, and other media outlets.
  • Developing law practice aids and handbooks that assist lawyers in private practice, as well as creating content for online toolkits and other PLF resources.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful in This Role

Being a PMA is an exciting opportunity to assist lawyers in a variety of ways, but it’s also a challenging role that will stretch you as well as stimulate you. To set you up for success in this position, we ask that you meet these criteria:
 
  • At least four years of experience practicing law 
  • Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and understand legal technology and general technology use
  • Working knowledge of law office systems and procedures
  • A wide range of professional aptitudes, including interpersonal, organizational, analytical, public speaking, presentation, communication, and writing skills
  • Excellent time and project management, strong initiative, intrinsic motivation, accountability, and good judgment
  • The ability to analyze, synthesize, and explain complicated information and to communicate clearly and effectively
  • The capacity to collaborate with others whether working independently or in a team
  • Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office productivity suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; Adobe Acrobat; the ability to learn and use new software applications, programs, and databases
  • A basic understanding of the Professional Liability Fund and the Oregon State Bar
  • Knowledge and understanding of legal technology and general technology use

Who We Are

Practicing law can be challenging. Managing a law practice entails further responsibilities and complexities, carrying added risks for practitioners. Fortunately, Oregon lawyers have a unique and highly qualified resource in the PLF’s Practice Management Assistance Program (PMAP), whose goal is to help lawyers understand and manage their malpractice risks so they can have a successful and satisfying practice. Long-established in the Oregon legal community, the program is nationally recognized for its innovative practice management services and approach and for its contribution to the legal profession.

The PMAs are committed to helping lawyers by meeting them where they are and being responsive to lawyers' practice management needs. Their patience, compassion, and capacity to relate with lawyers from all different backgrounds helps put people at ease and facilitates increased learning and implementation of the PMA's guidance.

What You’ll Love

The mission and purpose of the PLF is to serve the lawyers of Oregon. At the PLF, we believe that assistance to one lawyer is assistance to all. “Helping each lawyer when they need it, for the good of the whole profession" - as our home page proudly states - is the animating force behind the PLF's mission and our staff's dedication to serving the Oregon legal community. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about us!

How You Can Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to:

Emilee Preble
Director of Administration & Underwriting
Email: HR@osbplf.org
Subject line: PMA Position – (your name)

Application Deadline: July 28, 2023

We look forward to receiving your application!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The PLF is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the PLF are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or identity, age, disability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please let us know. 

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and would like to request an accommodation for the application process, please contact Emilee Preble, Director of Administration & Underwriting, at HR@osbplf.org.

Application Deadline: July 28, 2023