Assistant Attorney General (Civil Recovery Section)

Initial Posting Date:

05/02/2024

Application Deadline:

06/03/2024

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$8,298 - $16,113

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Attorney General (Civil Recovery Section)

Job Description:

Civil Enforcement Division, Civil Recovery Section

The Civil Enforcement Division of the Oregon Department of Justice is seeking applicants for a permanent full-time Assistant Attorney General in its Civil Recovery Section. Civil Recovery Section AAGs may work remotely and in the office. This position is Salem-based, with opportunities to also work in our Portland or Eugene offices.

The selected candidate will be specifically responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and litigation services to the Division of Child Support. This includes, but is not limited to, researching and advising the agency on administrative and legal issues, representing the agency at hearings to establish, modify, and enforce child support orders, and prosecution of contempt of court.

In addition, the selected candidate may have the opportunity to represent state agencies in a wide variety of other matters, including:

• Wildfire investigations and cost recovery.

• Contract disputes.

• Torts.

• Real property disputes.

• Injunctive relief.

• Overpayment recovery.

• Probate (including estates, conservatorships and guardianships).

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Michael Grant, Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Recovery Section, at 503-934-4400.

Required

• Active membership and in good standing with the Oregon State Bar by the time of appointment.

• At least five (5) years experience litigating cases in Oregon state courts.

• Superior analytical, advocacy, research, verbal communication, and writing skills.

• Strong work ethic.

• Client counseling skills.

• Collaborative work history with lawyers and non-lawyers.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and contributing to an inclusive working environment where diverse individual experiences and perspectives are valued and supported.

Desired Experience

• Experience in child support or family law cases is preferred, but not required.

• Civil litigation experience.

• Experience with administrative law.

• Experience managing a high-volume caseload.

Applicants most closely matching the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Application Process

• Follow the "Apply" link above.

• Attach your resume.

• Attach your cover letter.

• Attach a writing sample suitable for assessing analytical and writing ability. The writing sample should be a legal memo, not a litigation filing. (Not required from attorneys currently working for the Oregon Department of Justice.)

This OAJA-represented position will be filled at either the Assistant Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General level, salary range $8,298.00 - $16,113.00 per month, depending primarily on years of legal practice experience and other factors. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted reflects base salary only. For a partial list of our benefits, you can learn here.

ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both requested documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.state.or.us. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your state-issued login, and apply via the Jobs Hub Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates.

Working for the Department of Justice

Assistant Attorneys General, on behalf of the Attorney General, represent the State of Oregon and state-elected and appointed officials, agencies, boards and commissions in most civil and many criminal proceedings. The Department offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues that face our state and make a difference to the citizens of Oregon while providing unparalleled career satisfaction and professional prospects.

Conduct Expectations

The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to provide justice and uphold the rule of law. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the Department.

The Department of Justice

The Mission of the Oregon Department of Justice is to serve state government and to support safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon by providing essential justice services. Its over 1,400 employees in ten divisions, including over 300 lawyers, are dedicated to the rule of law and serving the people of Oregon and its government.

The Attorney General and our ten divisions are dedicated to:

• Providing ethical, independent and high quality legal services to state government;

• Safeguarding consumers from fraud and unfair business practices;

• Fighting crime and helping crime victims;

• Advocating for vulnerable children;

• Supporting families through the collection of child support;

• Enforcing environmental protections;

• Defending the civil rights of all Oregonians;

• Pursuing justice and upholding the rule of law.

Diversity is a core value of the Department of Justice and the department's Civil Enforcement Division. We are working to build and maintain a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. Every employee expands our diversity through varied experiences and perspectives, and by contributing to the range of ways to understand and communicate with one another, identify challenges, and work cooperatively.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

For additional information regarding working for the Department of Justice and application assistance, click HERE.

Oregon Department of Justice

1162 Court St NE

Salem OR, 97301

DOJ.recruitment@doj.state.or.us

Phone: (503) 947-4328

Fax: (503) 373-0367