Assistant Attorney General (Portland Child Advocacy & Protection Division)

About the role

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking self-motivated individuals to consider for the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Child Advocacy and Protection Division (CAPD). This position is based in Portland with opportunities for a hybrid remote work schedule. Frequent travel to court and client offices will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and litigation services to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Program (ODHS) in all phases of juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases.
• Work closely with ODHS regarding child safety and to improve outcomes for children and families in child abuse and neglect cases.
• Balance providing legal advice with frequent court appearances, from short hearings to multi-day complex trials.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment, handling significant time in court, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaborative work with agency-client representatives and internal support staff teams.

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or reciprocity actively pending.
• A minimum of two years of practical legal experience in dependency practice, delinquency, family law or litigating criminal matters within the past seven years.
• Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
• Demonstrated oral advocacy proficiency.
• Practical knowledge of the Oregon Rules of Evidence or successful completion of law school Evidence course.
• Willingness and availability to travel, which may include overnight stays—must have valid driver’s license.
• Able to independently transport substantial amount of hearing or trial materials to court and client offices.

Qualifications

• Familiarity and experience with Oregon juvenile dependency law.
• Demonstrated expertise with managing a high-volume workload.
• Demonstrated ability to balance administrative obligations, advice requirements and fast paced litigation practice.
• Experience working in a team supported environment.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$9,063 - $17,597 per month, depending primarily on years of legal practice experience and other factors.

Schedule

Hybrid remote work schedule with frequent travel to court and client offices.