Assistant Attorney General (Consumer Protection Unit)

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Justice is hiring two full-time Assistant Attorneys General in the Consumer Protection Unit of the Economic Justice Section, within the Civil Enforcement Division. The attorneys will investigate and litigate violations of laws prohibiting deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable business practices. The work is high-profile and may involve complex litigation in areas including 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, conducting and reviewing civil discovery, drafting and arguing motions, trying cases, and negotiating settlements. The Section collaborates with consumer protection enforcement partners in other states on regional and national issues. Attorneys may also assist with other Economic Justice Section matters, such as antitrust, privacy, or false claims, as needed.

The ideal candidates can identify and develop cases, plan next steps, anticipate obstacles, and move cases toward trial or resolution. They are self-directed and collaborative, and approach legal issues creatively and strategically. Positions may be based in Portland or Salem, with particular interest in attorneys based in Salem, and are eligible for a hybrid remote-work schedule. The role may involve occasional travel, including overnight stays.

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 seeking admission by waiver 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Manage all phases of civil investigations and litigation in state and federal court.
• Develop cases and investigation strategies.
• Issue and review civil discovery.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Try cases and negotiate settlements.
• Collaborate with consumer protection enforcement partners from other states on regional or national issues.
• Assist with other Economic Justice Section matters, including antitrust, privacy, or false claims matters, as needed.
• Independently manage a caseload and move cases forward through litigation or resolution.

What This Job Offers

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