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Oregon Department of Justice · 8 hours ago

Assistant Attorney General (Child Advocacy & Protection Division)

Pendleton, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$8,842/mo - $17,168/mo

1+ years exp

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.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon Profit

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

Qualification

Oregon State Bar membershipOral advocacy proficiencyOregon juvenile dependency lawLegal experienceHigh-volume workload managementCollaborative workOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

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

Preferred

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