Assistant Attorney General (Civil Litigation Section)

State of Oregon

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trial Division of the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an experienced civil litigator who can lead complex civil case for a permanent, full-time Assistant Attorney General position in its Civil Litigation Section. The individual selected for this position will join a team of skilled lawyers who represent the state, its agencies, officers, and employees in complex civil lawsuits in state and federal trial courts. If you are looking for a place with great colleagues and dynamic cases where you can focus on litigation and the excellent practice of law, the Civil Litigation Section is the place for you. Attorneys with a background and interest in land-use, condemnation, contracts, employment, tort, civil rights, or administrative law, will find opportunities to grow their experience and expertise based on the attorney’s interests and capabilities. The Civil Litigation Section strives to provide each attorney with a mix of cases that the attorney finds challenging, interesting, and engaging. DOJ’s Trial Division has developed flexible remote working policies that provide our attorneys with the ability to optimize work-life balance while maintaining an active and varied litigation practice. Civil Litigation Section attorneys work a hybrid schedule with everyone working at least one day per week in the office, plus additional occasions when the requirements of the job make it necessary to be in the office or in court. Those who wish to be in the office more often have all been cheerfully accommodated. This position can be based out of Portland or Salem.

Requirements

• At least ten years of experience litigating in state or federal court as an attorney.
• An active interest in jury trials, and a willingness to take appropriate cases to trial, while recognizing the cases best suited for a reasonable settlement.
• Experience writing and arguing motions to dismiss or motions for summary judgment in a state or federal court.
• Ability to balance frequent court appearances and an active motions practice while maintaining excellent client communication.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• A high level of professionalism and collegiality, and a desire to work with smart and thoughtful clients who are dedicated to doing the right thing for the State of Oregon.
• Willingness and availability to travel throughout the state for court appearances and trials.

Nice To Haves

• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar prior to appointment or reciprocity in progress at the time of the application.
• Experience negotiating and resolving claims brought in civil actions.
• Civil jury trial experience.
• Experience taking and defending depositions in state or federal court actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed