Assistant Attorney General (Salem Child Advocacy & Protection Division)

State of Oregon

79d • $8,842 - $17,168

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking self-motivated individuals to consider for the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Child Advocacy and Protection Division (CAPD). This position is based in Salem with opportunities for a hybrid remote work schedule. Frequent travel to court and client offices in surrounding counties will be required. CAPD attorneys are responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and litigation services to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Program (DHS) in all phases of juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases. CAPD attorneys work closely with ODHS regarding child safety and to improve outcomes for children and families in child abuse and neglect cases. Attorneys must effectively balance providing legal advice with frequent court appearances, from short hearings to multi-day complex trials. This position also requires the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. This litigation-focused position requires significant time in the court, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with agency-client representatives and internal support staff teams for shared success.

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or reciprocity actively pending.
• Minimum of one year practical legal experience within the past ten years.
• Demonstrated oral advocacy proficiency.
• Practical knowledge of the Oregon Rules of Evidence or successful completion of law school Evidence course.
• Willingness and availability to travel, which may include overnight stays.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to independently transport substantial amount of hearing or trial materials.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity and experience with Oregon juvenile dependency law.
• Demonstrated expertise with managing a high-volume workload.
• Experience working in a team-supported environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and litigation services to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Program.
• Handle all phases of juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases.
• Work closely with ODHS regarding child safety and improve outcomes for children and families.
• Balance providing legal advice with frequent court appearances.
• Manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participation with a base salary increase of 6.95%.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details not specified in the job description).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees