Assistant Attorney General (Consumer Protection Unit)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Justice has two full-time openings in the Consumer Protection Unit of the Economic Justice Section, Civil Enforcement Division. The attorneys will investigate and litigate violations of laws prohibiting deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable business practices. The work includes high-profile and often complex litigation involving areas such as consumer finance, auto sales, health care, technology, and retail sales. Attorneys handle all phases of civil investigations and litigation in state and federal court, including developing cases and investigation strategies, managing civil discovery, drafting and arguing motions, trying cases, and negotiating settlements. They work with consumer protection enforcement partners in other states on regional and national issues and may occasionally assist with other Economic Justice Section matters, including antitrust, privacy, or false claims. Positions may be based in Portland or Salem, with a particular interest in candidates based in Salem. Remote work is available on a hybrid schedule. The role is represented by OAJA and may be filled at the Assistant Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General level, depending primarily on legal practice experience and other factors.
Requirements
- Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar, or clear eligibility to waive into the Oregon Bar at the time of application. Candidates waiving in must provide proof of a completed application and temporary practice authority before their first day of employment.
- At least two years of recent civil litigation or consumer protection experience.
- Ability to independently manage a caseload and move cases forward through all phases of litigation or resolution.
- Superior writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical skills, and ability to think creatively about complex legal problems.
- Strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to public service.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, potentially including overnight stays.
Nice To Haves
- Experience handling state or federal civil enforcement actions, consumer class actions, or other complex consumer law claims.
- Experience with electronic discovery.
- Interest in data analytics and capacity to learn new technologies and use new technical tools to advance investigations.
- Experience with multi-party settlement negotiations.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and litigate violations of laws prohibiting deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable business practices.
- Develop cases and investigation strategies, and plan and advance cases through all phases of civil investigations and litigation.
- Issue and review civil discovery.
- Draft and argue motions, try cases, and negotiate settlements.
- Collaborate with consumer protection enforcement partners in other states on regional or national issues.
- Occasionally assist with other Economic Justice Section matters, including antitrust, privacy, or false claims matters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
