Assistant Attorney General (Portland Child Advocacy & Protection Division)

About the role

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking self-motivated individuals for the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Child Advocacy and Protection Division (CAPD). This position is based in Portland with a hybrid remote work schedule. Frequent travel to court and client offices is 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 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 a valid driver's license.
• Able to independently transport substantial amounts of hearing or trial materials to court and client offices.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Strong analytical and writing abilities are required. Familiarity with Oregon juvenile dependency law and practical legal experience are preferred qualifications.

Benefits

Details on benefits are provided in the "Pay" section.

Pay

This OAJA-represented position will be filled at either the Assistant Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General level, salary range $9,063.00 - $17,597.00 per month, depending primarily on years of legal practice experience and other factors. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted reflects base salary only.

Schedule

The position offers a hybrid remote work schedule with frequent travel to court and client offices.