Assistant Attorney General (Appellate Division - Eugene, Salem, or Portland)
Assistant Attorney General (Appellate Division - Eugene, Salem, or Portland)
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
05/02/2025Application Deadline:
05/26/2025Agency:
Department of JusticeSalary Range:
$8842 $17168Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Assistant Attorney General (Appellate Division Eugene Salem or Portland)Job Description:
Appellate Division
The Appellate Division of the Department of Justice has one or more openings for an Assistant Attorney General. The candidate(s) selected may be placed in the Portland Salem or Eugene Legal office depending on the needs of the division and the preferences of the successful applicant(s). This position has opportunity for a hybrid remote schedule.
The Appellate Division represents the State of Oregon in state and federal appellate courts in a wide variety of criminal civil and administrative cases. We are seeking candidates with exceptional writing skills and analytical ability who have a strong work ethic and work well with both attorneys and support staff. Candidates must be prepared to handle appeals across the full range of our work.
Questions about this position or about the Appellate Division can be directed to Solicitor General Ben Gutman or Deputy Solicitor General Paul Smith at.
Active membership in the Oregon State Bar at the time of appointment.
Exceptional writing skills and analytical ability.
Demonstrated ability to handle a heavy case load.
Willingness to work on all types of matters handled by the Appellate Division.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and contributing to an inclusive working environment where diverse individual experiences and perspectives are valued and supported.
Strong work ethic.
Requested
Experience as an appellate litigator or as an appellate judicial clerk.
Experience handling governmentinvolved litigation including criminal postconviction or juvenile dependency cases.
Applicants that most closely matching the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview.
Application Process
- Follow the Apply link above. Current State of Oregon applicants are asked to use their stateissued login to access and apply in Workday. Using an external account disrupts the hiring process.
- Attach your resume. (Required)
- Attach your cover letter. (Required)
- Attach your writing sample. (Required)
This OAJArepresented position will be filled at either the Assistant Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General level salary range $8842.00 $17168.00 per month depending primarily on years of legal practice experience and other factors. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted reflects base salary only. For a partial list of our benefits you can learn here.
ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume cover letter writing sample and any other required documents. Drag and drop all into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that any of your documents may not have attached to your application please email a copy to . Material will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.
CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your stateissued login and apply via the Career Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates. Prior to clicking Apply update your employee profile to reflect your Education Skills and Job History (including your current job).
The Oregon Department of Justice
The Mission of the Oregon Department of Justice is to serve state government and to support safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon by providing essential justice over 1400 employees in ten divisions includingover 300 lawyers are dedicated to the rule of law and serving the people of Oregon and its government.
The Attorney General and our ten divisions are dedicated to:
Providing ethical independent and high quality legal services to state government;
Safeguarding consumers from fraud and unfair business practices;
Fighting crime and helping crime victims;
Advocating for vulnerable children;
Supporting families through the collection of child support;
Enforcing environmental protections;
Defending the civil rights of all Oregonians;
Pursuing justice and upholding the rule of law.
Working for the Department of Justice
Assistant Attorneys General on behalf of the Attorney General represent the State of Oregon and stateelected and appointed officials agencies boards and commissions in most civil and many criminal proceedings. The Department offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues that face our state and make a difference to the citizens of Oregon while providing unparalleled career satisfaction and professional prospects.
Conduct Expectations
The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to provide justice and uphold the rule of law. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the Department.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate based on race color national origin ethnicity veteran gender sexual orientation religion age or disability and is committed to workplace diversity.
For additional information regarding working for the Department of Justice and application assistance click HERE.
Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem OR 97301
Phone: (503)
Employment Type
Full-Time
