Assistant Attorney General (Child Advocacy & Protection Division)
The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking self-motivated collaborative individuals for the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Child Advocacy and Protection Division. This role focuses on providing comprehensive legal advice and litigation services related to juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases, requiring frequent court appearances and collaboration with agency-client representatives.
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive legal advice and litigation services to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Program (DHS) in all phases of juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases
- Working closely with ODHS regarding child safety and to improve outcomes for children and families in child abuse and neglect cases
- Effectively balancing providing legal advice with frequent court appearances, from short hearings to multi-day complex trials
- Managing a high-volume workload and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Skills
- Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or reciprocity actively pending
- Minimum of one year practical legal experience
- 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
- Must be able to independently transport substantial amount of hearing or trial materials to court and client offices
- Familiarity and experience with Oregon juvenile dependency law
- Demonstrated expertise with managing a high-volume workload
- Experience working in a team-supported environment
Benefits
- 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
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