Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (DOJ) Position: Assistant Attorney General (General Counsel Division, Chief Counsel’s Office) Type: Full-time, Employee Salary: $8,842 - $17,168 per month Location: Salem, Oregon (with opportunities for remote work on a hybrid schedule) Application Deadline: April 29, 2025
Job Description:
- Provide general counsel services to state government, primarily related to insurance and risk management issues - Conduct legal research and produce written legal advice on complex issues - Work with agencies across state government on strategic legal advice and transactional matters involving risk management and insurance - Assist other Assistant Attorney Generals with legal questions related to insurance and risk management - Draft and review provisions of transactional documents related to insurance and risk management - Occasionally provide general counsel support for litigation attorneys - Develop a deep understanding of Oregon’s self-insurance functions and commercial insurance needs - Collaborate with colleagues and clients to ensure coordinated legal services - Other legal duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Law degree from an accredited law school and active membership with the Oregon State Bar - At least 3 years of legal experience or a combination of career and legal experience relevant to the position duties - Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging - Openness to receiving constructive feedback - Exceptional legal research, analysis, and writing skills - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to clients - Accountability for work product and time management skills - Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships - A commitment to public service and providing timely and effective legal support to state agencies - Knowledge of the Oregon Tort Claims Act and experience working with governmental entities preferred - Familiarity with insurance coverage, defense, and commercial insurance law preferred
Application Process:
- Follow the "Apply" link above and use your state-issued log-in to access and apply in Workday - Attach your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (not to exceed 7 pages) - Applicants most closely matching the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview - Questions can be directed to Sarah Weston, Deputy Chief Counsel, at 503-508-6778 or **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
Working for the Department of Justice:
- Assistant Attorneys General represent the State of Oregon and state-elected and appointed officials, agencies, boards, and commissions in civil and criminal proceedings - The Department offers opportunities to work on significant and complex issues that make a difference for the citizens of Oregon - The role of the Oregon DOJ is to provide justice and uphold the rule of law - Employees are expected to maintain high standards of professional conduct and ethics - Diversity is a core value and the department is working to build and maintain a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment - Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Benefits:
- Salary range of $8,842 - $17,168 per month, with potential for increase based on years of legal practice experience - Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS - Opportunities for remote work on a hybrid schedule - Comprehensive benefits package
About the Organization:
- The Oregon DOJ serves state government and supports safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon - Over 1,400 employees in ten divisions, including more than 300 lawyers - Dedicated to the rule of law and serving the people of Oregon and its government - Committed to providing ethical, independent, and high-quality legal services - Safeguarding consumers, fighting crime, advocating for vulnerable children, and more
Diversity and Inclusion:
- Diversity is a core value of the Oregon DOJ and the department's General Counsel Division - Working to build and maintain a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment - Every employee expands diversity through varied experiences and perspectives - Encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply - Equal opportunity employer, committed to workplace diversity
