2024 Honors Attorney Program

Initial Posting Date: 08/15/2023 Application Deadline: 09/24/2023 Agency: Department of Justice Salary Range: $7,792.00 - $8,184.00 Position Type: Employee Position Title: 2024 Honors Attorney Program Job Description: The Oregon Department of Justice is accepting applications for our 2024 Honors Attorney Program. Placement will begin September 2024 following a comprehensive recruitment and evaluation process. Depending on assignment, selected candidates may be located in one of our Salem or Portland offices. Hybrid/remote options may be available for in-state candidates. Program The Oregon Department of Justice Honors Attorneys Program is designed to provide recent law school graduates, who have not yet engaged in the practice of law, with the opportunity to gain public law experience. Honors Attorney will be assigned to work on ongoing cases and will have the opportunity to work on some of the most pressing issues facing Oregon. Whether you are interested in complex litigation, criminal law, defending state agency orders in administrative hearings, protecting Oregon's children, or constitutional issues, the Honors Attorney Program enables new attorneys to gain invaluable, hands-on experience in a wide range of legal disciplines alongside more experienced attorneys. As an employee of the Oregon Department of Justice, you will work with talented and dedicated attorneys and staff to represent the State of Oregon and its people. Program Details The term of appointment is one year, which may be (and customarily is) extended to a second year. Honors Attorneys typically rotate from one division to another after their first year, enabling them to obtain a breadth of experience in diverse areas of the law and to work with colleagues from different divisions in the office. Participants are eligible to apply for permanent positions with the department after completing their first year in the program, but they should not expect the Honors program appointment to extend beyond two years. Oregon Department of Justice With more than 1400 dedicated employees, including over 300 excellent attorneys, the Oregon Department of Justice is the largest law firm in Oregon. Our goal is to be the best public law office in the nation. We are committed to finding, developing and retaining the finest legal professionals. We offer our employees a challenging, fun, and rewarding work environment with great benefits--resulting in a satisfying career. Because of our size and the volume of our legal work, we are able to entrust each attorney with an appropriate level of responsibility, helping people work productively by facilitating growth and development of their knowledge and skills. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to justice and motivated to work hard on important legal matters on behalf of Oregonians. Assistant Attorneys General, acting on behalf of the Attorney General, represent the State of Oregon and officers and agencies of the State in most civil and many criminal proceedings. The Department offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues facing our state. Assistant Attorneys General work in virtually every area of legal practice including protecting children, prosecuting crimes, defending criminal convictions, protecting consumers and older Oregonians, protecting our natural resources, fighting discrimination, defending the state and state employees, and providing legal advice and counsel to state agencies, boards and commissions, as well as elected officials. This work makes a difference to the people of Oregon and provides unparalleled career satisfaction and professional opportunities. Required Attributes Must be a recent law school graduate--includes those who are serving as judicial clerks. Applicants who have already practiced law are not eligible. Must be admitted to the Oregon Bar, (or expect to be admitted shortly after appointment in September 2024) and be eligible to practice law in Oregon courts by or soon after September, 2024. In reviewing applications for Honors Attorney positions, the Department considers many factors, including: individual background and perspective, commitment to diversity, equity and contributions to an inclusive work environment, and enthusiasm for public service, along with grades, class standing and written work. Applicants most closely matching the requirements and needs of the Honors Attorney position will be invited to interview. Application materials may also be reviewed and evaluated for presentation, content, clarity, grammar, spelling, and applicable knowledge and skill(s). How To Apply Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions. (You do not need to complete the Education or Work History sections. Your resume will be used.) Attach Your Letter of Interest. Attach Your Resume. Attach Your Most Recent Law School Transcript. Attach Your Writing Sample. (One that reflects your work. Please do not submit published judicial opinions) Two (2) Letters of Recommendation. (From persons acquainted with your legal work.) An application missing any of the above items is incomplete and may not be considered. Letters of recommendation and transcripts may be sent separately if you do not have them at the time of application. Please send them by email to DOJ.recruitment@doj.state.or.us no later than end of day, September 24, 2023. Application Tips If possible, please attach documents in PDF format. ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required documents. Drag and drop all attachments into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that some or all of the required documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.state.or.us. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline. Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of the Oregon Department of Justice. As such, we focus on building and maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. Every employee contributes to our diversity through varied background, experiences and perspectives. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Oregon Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity. Veterans’ preference is recognized as provided by law. For additional information regarding working for the Department of Justice and application assistance, click HERE. Oregon Department of Justice 1162 Court St NE Salem OR, 97301 DOJ.recruitment@doj.state.or.us Phone: (503) 947-4328 Fax: (503) 373-0367 Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”