Assistant Attorney General (Economic Justice Section)

About the role

The Civil Enforcement Division of the Oregon Department of Justice seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, experienced attorney with a strong interest or background in antitrust and false claims to join our Economic Justice Section.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate and prosecute complex matters related to antitrust or false claims enforcement actions.
• Issue investigative demands, take sworn witness interviews, and work with consulting experts and analysts to evaluate legal and strategic issues.
• Seek injunctive relief, civil penalties, or consumer restitution through a negotiated settlement or litigation, if necessary.
• Participate in or lead multistate efforts to enforce antitrust law.
• Collaborate with federal antitrust enforcers.
• Assist on other Section matters as needed.

Requirements

• Be admitted to the Oregon bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Oregon Bar and be in good standing at the time of application.
• Minimum of five (5) years' litigation or enforcement experience, which includes experience developing cases and handling complex document discovery.
• Experience taking or defending depositions in state or federal court actions or conducting investigative interviews.
• Willingness and ability to litigate complex civil cases.
• Willingness and ability to periodically travel.
• Ability to clear all actual or potential ethical conflicts to represent the state.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to public service.

Desired

• Strong background in state or federal antitrust laws.
• Experience with false claims investigations or prosecutions.
• Experience leading investigations and working with opposing counsel.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and ability to think creatively about complex legal issues.
• Experience negotiating settlements and resolving disputes.
• Practical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of independently managing a full workload.
• Effective and responsive communication skills.
• Goal-oriented and a self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Apart from the competitive salary range of $9,063 - $17,597, the position offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including:

• Base salary increase of 6.95% for PERS participating members.
• Opportunities to work on significant and complex issues facing the state and make a difference for Oregonians.
• Unparalleled career satisfaction and professional prospects.
• Workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Pay

$9,063.00 - $17,597.00 per month, depending primarily on years of legal practice experience and other factors.

Schedule

The incumbent for this position may be based in either our Salem or Portland office and will have access to work remotely on a hybrid schedule. If the selected finalist is based in the Salem office, occasional travel to the Portland Legal office will be required a few times per year for meetings.