Oregon State Government

Initial Posting Date:

03/26/2024

Application Deadline:

05/07/2024

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$8,298 - $16,113

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Attorney General (Appellate Division - Eugene, Salem, or Portland)

Job Description:

Appellate Division

The Appellate Division of the Department of Justice has one or more openings for an Assistant Attorney General. The candidate(s) selected may be placed in the Portland, Salem, or Eugene Legal office, depending on the needs of the division and the preferences of the successful applicant(s). This position has opportunity for a hybrid remote schedule. 

The Appellate Division represents the State of Oregon in state and federal appellate courts in a wide variety of criminal, civil, and administrative cases. We are seeking candidates with exceptional writing skills and analytical ability who have a strong work ethic and work well with both attorneys and support staff. Candidates must be prepared to handle appeals across the full range of our work. 

Questions about this position or about the Appellate Division can be directed to Solicitor General Ben Gutman or Deputy Solicitor General Paul Smith at 503-378-4402.

Required

• Active membership in the Oregon State Bar at the time of appointment.
• Exceptional writing skills and analytical ability.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a heavy case load.
• Willingness to work on all types of matters handled by the Appellate Division.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and contributing to an inclusive working environment where diverse individual experiences and perspectives are valued and supported.
• Strong work ethic.

Requested

• Experience as an appellate litigator or as an appellate judicial clerk.
• Experience handling government-involved litigation including criminal, post-conviction, or juvenile dependency cases.

Applicants that most closely matching the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview. 

Application Process

• Follow the "Apply" link above and complete the application online and all supplemental questions.
• Attach your resume.
• Attach your cover letter.
• Attach a writing sample of no more than 20 pages demonstrating your ability to engage in deep legal analysis succinctly and persuasively.

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.

The Oregon 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. 

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.

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) 373-036

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