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 is Salem-based, with opportunities for some remote work and to work in our Portland office. The Civil Recovery Section represents all state agencies, boards and commissions in state and federal litigation, as well as contested case hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings. This position offers a diverse and stimulating plaintiff’s litigation practice. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to represent agencies in a wide variety of matters, including:
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Michael Grant, Assistant Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Recovery Section, at 503-934-4400.
Required
The State of Oregon is requiring all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by October 18, 2021, unless the employee receives a medical or religious exception/exemption/accommodation. For more information, visit https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/Documents/50.000.03-COVID-19-Vaccination-Requirements.pdf.
Desired Experience
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
This OAJA-represented position will be filled at either the Assistant Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General level, salary range $7,374-$14,260 per month, depending primarily on years of legal practice experience and other factors.
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 1,300 employees in nine divisions, including more than 300 lawyers, are dedicated to the rule of law and serving the people of Oregon and its government.
The Attorney General and our nine divisions are dedicated to:
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.
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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