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Civil Enforcement Division, Civil Recovery Section

The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking applicants for an attorney position in the Civil Recovery Section of the Civil Enforcement Division.  This position will be based in our Salem office, with opportunities to work in our Portland or Eugene offices, plus additional opportunities for remote work.  The Civil Recovery Section represents all state agencies, boards, and commissions in civil litigation, probate, collections and bankruptcy proceedings. 

The successful applicant will represent state agencies in a wide variety of litigation in which the state is a plaintiff, including litigation involving:

• Contracts and Grant Agreement Disputes.

• Damage to State Property.

• Environmental Contamination.

• Fraud and Overpayments.

• Injunctive Relief.

• Probate (including estates, guardianships and conservatorships).

• Real Property Disputes (including foreclosures, ejectments and quiet title litigation).

• Receiverships.

• Wildfire litigation.  

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

Required

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

• At least five (5) years experience litigating cases in Oregon state or federal court. 

• Possess superior analytical, advocacy, research, verbal communication, and writing skills.

• Strong work ethic.

• Experience representing clients, including communicating directly with clients and managing client relationships.

• Collaborative work history with lawyers and non-lawyers.

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

• Willingness and availability to travel throughout the state for court appearances, and other case-related work, including overnight stays away from home.

Desired Experience

• Civil litigation experience, including first chair trial experience and jury trial experience.

• Commercial litigation experience.

• Experience negotiating and resolving claims.

• Completion of each of the following tasks during a trial in state or federal court: Opening statement; Closing argument; Direct examination of a fact witness; Cross examination of a fact witness; Direct examination of an expert witness; Cross examination of an expert witness; and jury selection.

• Taking and defending depositions in state or federal court actions.

• Complex discovery experience, including use of electronic discovery platforms.

• Strong research and writing skills.

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

To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link above and complete the application online and all supplemental questions.

• Attach your resume. Please identify your substantive practice area and the types of cases you have worked on (for example, breach of contract, real property matters, litigation, probate litigation, etc.).

• Attach your cover letter.

• Attach a writing sample (not to exceed seven pages) suitable for assessing analytical and writing ability). A writing sample is not needed from attorneys currently working at the Oregon Department of Justice at the time of application. However, a copy may be requested at a later date if needed.

This OAJA-represented position will be filled at either the Assistant Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General level, salary range $9,063.00 - $17,597.00 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 [email protected]. 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.

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 1,600 employees in ten divisions, including nearly 400 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.  

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.

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

[email protected]

Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367