Closing Date: 7th May, 2024
Description:
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 503-378-4402.
Required:
- 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 government-involved litigation including criminal, post-conviction, or juvenile dependency cases.
- Applicants that most closely matching the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview.
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.
