Assistant Attorney General (Economic Justice Section)
About The Position
The Civil Enforcement Division of the Oregon Department of Justice seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, experienced attorney with a strong interest or background in antitrust and false claims to join our Economic Justice Section. This section brings legal actions on behalf of the Attorney General to protect consumers and working families and ensure healthy competition in the marketplace, so that Oregonians are offered the best goods and services at the best price. The work often involves cutting edge issues of law and policy across an array of traditional and emerging industries. The attorney in this position will focus on antitrust and false claims enforcement. Working alone or in teams, this attorney will apply their skills and experience to identify, investigate and prosecute complex matters related to antitrust or false claims enforcement actions. Duties will include issuing investigative demands, taking sworn witness interviews, and working with consulting experts and analysts to evaluate legal and strategic issues. When warranted, this attorney will seek injunctive relief, civil penalties, or consumer restitution through a negotiated settlement or, if necessary, through litigation. The attorney in this position may also participate in or lead multistate efforts to enforce antitrust law, and the attorney may collaborate with federal antitrust enforcers. In addition, this attorney may be tasked with assisting on other Section matters as needed.
Requirements
- Be admitted to the Oregon bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Oregon Bar and be in good standing at the time of application.
- Minimum of five (5) years' litigation or enforcement experience, which includes experience developing cases and handling complex document discovery.
- Experience taking or defending depositions in state or federal court actions or conducting investigative interviews.
- Willingness and ability to litigate complex civil cases.
- Willingness and ability to periodically travel.
- Ability to clear all actual or potential ethical conflicts to represent the state.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to public service.
Nice To Haves
- More than ten (10) years litigation or enforcement experience.
- Strong background in state or federal antitrust laws.
- Experience with false claims investigations or prosecutions.
- Experience leading investigations and working with opposing counsel.
- Superior writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and ability to think creatively about complex legal issues.
- Experience negotiating settlements and resolving disputes.
- Interest in technology and capable of learning new technologies, as well as utilizing technical tools to advance investigations.
- Practical and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Capable of independently managing a full workload.
- Be an effective and responsive communicator.
- Goal-oriented and a self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Identify, investigate and prosecute complex matters related to antitrust or false claims enforcement actions.
- Issue investigative demands.
- Take sworn witness interviews.
- Work with consulting experts and analysts to evaluate legal and strategic issues.
- Seek injunctive relief, civil penalties, or consumer restitution through a negotiated settlement or litigation.
- Participate in or lead multistate efforts to enforce antitrust law.
- Collaborate with federal antitrust enforcers.
- Assist on other Section matters as needed.
Benefits
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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