2026 DOJ Honors Attorney Program
2026 DOJ Honors Attorney Program
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
08/12/2025Application Deadline:
09/21/2025Agency:
Department of JusticeSalary Range:
$8842.00-$9287.00Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
2026 DOJ Honors Attorney ProgramJob Description:
The Oregon Department of Justice is accepting applications for our 2026 Honors Attorney Program.Placement will beginSeptember 2026 following a comprehensive recruitment and evaluation on assignment selected candidates may be located in one of our Salem or Portland options may be available for in-state candidates.
Program
The Oregon Department of Justice Honors Attorneys Program is designed to provide recent law school graduates who have not yet engaged in the practice of law the opportunity to gain public law experience. Honors Attorneywill be assigned to work on ongoing cases or client advice and will have the opportunity to work on some of the most pressing issues facing Oregon. Whether you are interested in complex litigation criminal law defending state agency orders in administrative hearings protecting Oregons children or constitutional issues the Honors Attorney Program enables new attorneys to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a wide range of legal disciplines alongside more experienced attorneys. As an employee of the OregonDepartment of Justice you will work with talented and dedicated attorneys and staff to represent the State of Oregon and its people.
Program Details
Honors Attorney serve as Assistant Attorneys General for two years. Honors Attorneys typically rotate from one division to another after their first year enabling them to obtain a breadth of experience in diverse areas of the law and to workwith colleagues from different divisions in the office. This is a limited duration position from September 2026 through August 2028. Participants are eligible to apply for permanent positions with the department after completing their first year in the program but they should not expect the Honors program appointment to extend beyond two years.
Oregon Department of Justice
With more than 1600 dedicated employees including over 400 exceptional attorneys the Oregon Department of Justice is the largest law firm in Oregon. Our goal is to be the best public law office in the are committed to finding developing and retaining the finest legal professionals. We offer our employees a challenging fun and rewarding work environment with great benefits--resulting in a satisfying career. Because of our size and the volume of legal work we are able to entrust each attorney with an appropriate level of responsibility helping people work productively by facilitating growth and development of their knowledge and skills.We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings. Your backgrounds and insights help us grow and succeed in our mission. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to justice and motivated to work hard on important legal matters on behalf of Oregonians.
Assistant Attorneys General acting on behalf of the Attorney General represent the State of Oregon and officers and agencies of the State in most administrative and civil proceedings all juvenile dependency proceedings and many criminal Department offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues facing our Attorneys General work in virtually every area of legal practice including protecting children prosecuting crimes defending criminal convictions protecting consumers and older Oregonians protecting our natural resources fighting discrimination defending the state and state employees and providing legal advice and counselto state agencies boards and commissions as well as elected work makes a difference daily to the people of Oregon and provides unparalleled career satisfaction and professional opportunities.
Diversity equity and inclusion are core values of the Oregon Department of Justice. As such we focus on buildingand maintaininga diverse inclusive and equitable work employee contributes to our diversity through varied background experiences and perspectives. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OregonDepartment of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race color national origin ethnicity veteran gender sexual orientation religion age or disability and is committed to workplace diversity. Veterans preference is recognized as provided by law.
Required Attributes
Must be arecent law school graduate--includes those who are serving as judicial clerks. Applicants who have already practiced law are not eligible.
Must be admitted to the Oregon Bar (or anticipate being admitted shortly after appointment in September 2026) and be eligible to practice law in Oregon courts by or soon after September 2026.
In reviewing applications for Honors Attorney positions the Department considers many factors including: individual background and perspective commitment to diversity and equity contributions to an inclusive work environment enthusiasm for public service along with educational achievements class standing and written most closely matching the requirements and needs of the Honors Attorney position will be invited to interview.Application materials may also be reviewed and evaluated for presentation content clarity grammar spelling and applicable knowledge and skills.
How To Apply
Click Apply and complete the online application and all supplemental questions. (You do not need to complete the Education or Work History sections. Your resume will be used.)
Attach Your Letter of Interest.
Attach Your Resume.
Attach Your Most Recent Law School Transcript.
Attach Your Writing Sample. (One that reflects your work. Please do not submit published judicial opinions)
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation. (From persons acquainted with your legal work.)
An application missing any of the above items is incomplete and may not be considered.
Letters of recommendation and transcripts may be sent separately if you do not have them at the time ofapplication. Please send them by email to no later than end of day September 21 2025.
Application Tips
If possible please attach documents in PDF format.
ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required documents. Drag and drop all attachments into Workday when prompted to upload your resume/CV. If you are concerned that some or all of the required documents didnt attach to your application if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or need assistance with the application process please contact . Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.
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
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Employment Type
Full-Time
