What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant County Attorney 2 - Litigation and Advisory Attorney position at Multnomah County, OR?
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$111,858.04 - $167,788.65 Annual
Department:
Non-Departmental
Job Type:
Regular Non-Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
- Note ~ This recruitment is Open Until Filled, with a first review date of February 28th, 2025, and may close at any time; interested candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.
About the Position:
Multnomah County’s Office of County Attorney
is actively seeking an Assistant County Attorney to undertake a docket of litigation and general advisory work. If you have a demonstrated interest in representing and advising large government, institutional or corporate clients, and have the flexibility to serve multiple agencies inside a large organization on a variety of topics, we welcome your application!
Is your passion around working closely with clients to develop clear understandings of their challenges, building collaborative relationships, and crafting creative solutions designed and executed with long term strategic goals in mind? Are you experienced in advising large government, institutional or corporate clients, and have the flexibility to serve multiple agencies inside a large organization on a variety of topics? If so, we should talk.
As an Assistant County Attorney - Litigation and Advisory Attorney with
Multnomah County's Office of the County Attorney
, you will be a part of the County's in-house legal team.
As a litigation generalist, you will represent the County in all aspects of litigation from initial case analysis, responsive pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial and appeals in the courts and before administrative tribunals. Areas of case work will include torts, federal civil rights actions, employment actions, contract actions, property tax appeals, and other matters in which the County or its officers, employees, or agents are parties.
Advisory assignments to include
Animal Services
and county-wide public records programming. Advisory responsibilities include: drafting resolutions and ordinances; interpreting and applying federal and State statutes, administrative rules, and County code; interpreting and advising on contracts; drafting, amending, and negotiating contracts and intergovernmental agreements; advising on dispute resolutions, claims, and litigating cases that arise from assigned client representatives.
Additional duties as assigned include public meetings, restrictions on political campaigning, sustainability, environmental regulations, and all other aspects of County governance.
The successful candidate will be flexible and utilize problem solving and innovation to provide creative options to help clients achieve their goals. Highest quality legal work, strong work ethic, ability to work independently and as an effective member of a legal team, and intellectual curiosity emphasized.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to represent the County in a variety of complex legal areas with minimal direction and supervision. They have the ability to utilize problem solving and innovation to provide creative options to help clients achieve their goals. The position requires the highest quality legal work, a strong work ethic, the ability to work as an effective member of a legal team, and intellectual curiosity.
To Qualify:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications (required):
- Law degree from an accredited college or university;
- Four (4) years of litigation and trial experience;
- Current membership of Oregon State Bar, and ability to be admitted to practice in Oregon State Court; certified to practice in U.S. District Courts for the State of Oregon and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; and
- Ability to pass a professional reference check.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- Experience with public sector and municipal law, highlighting any particular experience with advising government agencies or working as in-house counsel for government entities. Experience working in a high volume environment or working with clients who work in a high volume environment.
- Experience prosecuting or defending civil claims in Oregon state and federal courts, with emphasis on cases involving constitutional and civil rights claims, federal and state employment claims, contract claims, tort claims including professional liability, property tax appeals, and all other claims involving state or local government.
- Transferable Skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Screening and Evaluation:
Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application.
1. A completed online application.
2. An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision if any.
3. An uploaded cover letter that expands on your resume and details your prior experience and how it may align with the preferred and desired areas.
Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the To Qualify section of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
Internal Applicants: After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans’ Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference for this recruitment. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.
The Selection Process: We typically evaluate candidates for unclassified executive recruitment as follows:
- Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review, phone screen, and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.
- Consideration of top candidates: This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
- Professional reference checks.
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our
benefits website.
Equal Pay Law:
Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education seniority, training, and/or tenure. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the
Disaster Service Worker Information
page.
Additional Information:
- This position is classified as an Unclassified Executive position and serves at the pleasure of the County Attorney and may be subject to discharge at any time.
- This is a salaried, executive position that is not eligible for overtime.
- This position is approved for a hybrid schedule. The onsite work location is at the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214.
- All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
- This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The
EEO Know Your Rights poster
is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Sita Khalsa
Email:
sita.khalsa@multco.us
Phone:
1 (503) 3075525
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
9190 - Assistant County Attorney 2Salary : $111,858 - $167,789
