Job Description
- SEO friendly job title: Assistant Attorney General (Business Activities Section) - H1 heading: Assistant Attorney General (Business Activities Section) at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - H2 heading: Join Our Team as an Assistant Attorney General at the General Counsel Division - Bold headline: Seeking Experienced Attorney for Business Activities Section at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Salary information: $8,842 - $17,168 per month - Job title: Assistant Attorney General (Business Activities Section) - Experience information: 5 years of legal experience, including 3 years of litigation experience - Department: General Counsel Division - Location: Salem, Oregon (Remote work available) - Full-time position - Application deadline: April 28, 2025 - Initial posting date: March 26, 2025 - Job requisition ID: REQ-177508
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in contested cases against licensees and individuals who have engaged in misconduct or unlicensed practice - Handle all parts of the hearing process, including discovery, motion practice, and representation at hearing - Advise and assist clients with regulatory investigation process - Provide legal advice related to administrative rulemaking and procedures - Confer with and assist colleagues in DOJ Trial, Civil Enforcement, and Appellate Divisions - Advise and assist clients with Oregon Public Records Law and Public Meetings Law - Advise and assist gubernatorially appointed boards during public meetings - Analyze and advise on critical questions of constitutional and statutory interpretation - Participate in public meetings and try complex administrative cases
Requirements:
- Active membership (in good standing) in the Oregon State Bar - Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive working environment - 5 years of legal experience, including 3 years of litigation experience - Exceptional writing and analytical skills - Ability to handle a heavy and challenging workload - Strong work ethic and commitment to public service - Willingness to travel within Oregon as needed
Desired qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with Oregon professional licensing boards - Knowledge and experience with professions and occupations regulated by specific boards - Knowledge of administrative law and experience litigating complex contested cases - Knowledge and experience with Oregon Public Records and Public Meetings Laws - Knowledge and experience with APA rulemaking laws and process - Excellent communication and training skills - Self-directed ability to prioritize and handle a diverse number of pending matters
Application process:
- Apply through the link provided in the job posting - Attach resume, cover letter, and writing sample - This is an OAJA-represented position and salary will depend on years of legal practice experience - Current State of Oregon employees must use their state-issued login to apply - Working for the Department of Justice offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues - Conduct expectations include meeting the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics
About the organization:
- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** serves state government and supports safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon by providing essential justice services - Over 1,400 employees, including over 300 lawyers, dedicated to the rule of law and serving the people of Oregon and its government - The Attorney General and ten divisions are dedicated to providing ethical, independent, and high-quality legal services to state government, safeguarding consumers, fighting crime, advocating for vulnerable children, supporting families, enforcing environmental protections, defending civil rights, and pursuing justice - Diversity is a core value and the organization is committed to building and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment - Equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability - Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
