We are a criminal defense and juvenile advocacy trial law firm.  We use a team approach that includes administrative assistants, trial assistants, social workers, case managers, investigators, law students, and attorneys. MDI seeks employees who wish to engage in a fast paced work environment who value humans over systems.

MDI provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, political belief or affiliation, union activity or membership status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, job injuries, age or any status otherwise protected under an applicable federal or state law or local ordinance.

Employees are represented by a local of the union of AFSCME.

MDI is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation formed pursuant to the laws of Oregon and overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of five members. The Directors are independently appointed by the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, the Multnomah Bar Association, the Director of the Oregon Chapter of the ACLU, the President of the Oregon Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association, and the President of the Oregon State Bar Association.

MDI welcomes inquiries about employment opportunities. Current openings are listed below.