Assistant Attorney General (Civil Recovery Section)

Initial Posting Date

01/13/2025

Application Deadline

02/13/2025

Agency

Department of Justice

Salary Range

$8,842 - $17,168

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Assistant Attorney General (Civil Recovery Section)

Job Description

Civil Enforcement Division, Civil Recovery Section

The Oregon Department Of Justice Is Seeking Applicants For An Attorney Position In The Civil Recovery Section Of The Civil Enforcement Division. This Position May Be Based In Our Portland, Salem Or Eugene Offices, With Opportunities For Some Remote Work. The Civil Recovery Section Represents All State Agencies, Boards, And Commissions In Bankruptcy Cases, Receiverships, Collections, Foreclosures, And a Wide Variety Of Civil Litigation. This Position Offers a Diverse Bankruptcy, Creditor’s Rights, And Collection Practice, Including

• Representation of state agencies in consumer and business bankruptcy cases.
• Participation in national chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, including mega cases.
• Adversary proceedings, including nondischargeability actions and preference avoidance.
• Contested case proceedings, including objections to confirmation, motions to dismiss, claims disallowance, automatic stay litigation, and discharge injunction proceedings.
• State court receiverships.
• Judicial and nonjudicial foreclosures.
• Secured transactions and statutory lien analysis.
• Advice and litigation in complex creditor-rights matters.
• Complex civil litigation, including commercial, environmental, breach of contract and wildfire litigation.
  
  

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Michael Grant, Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Recovery Section, at 503-934-4400.

Required

• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar by the time of appointment.
• At least five (5) years of experience representing clients in bankruptcy cases and independently managing a bankruptcy caseload.
• Civil litigation experience.
• Possess superior analytical, advocacy, research, verbal communication, and writing skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Client counseling skills.
• Collaborative work history with lawyers and non-lawyers.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and an inclusive working environment where diverse individual experiences and perspectives are valued and supported.
  
  

Desired Experience

• Candidates with experience working on both consumer and business bankruptcy cases are preferred.
• First chair trial experience is preferred.
• Commercial litigation experience.
• Receivership experience.
  
  

Applicants most closely matching the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Application Process

• Follow the "Apply" link above.
• Attach your resume.
• Attach your cover letter.
• Attach a writing sample suitable for assessing analytical and writing ability. The writing sample should be a legal memorandum, if you are not currently working as an attorney for the Oregon Department of Justice.
  
  

This OAJA-represented position will be filled at either the Assistant Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General level, salary range $8,842.00 - $17,168.00 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. For a partial list of our benefits, you can learn here.

ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both requested documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your state-issued login, and apply via the Jobs Hub Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates.

Working for the Department of Justice

Assistant Attorneys General, on behalf of the Attorney General, represent the State of Oregon, its elected and appointed officials, agencies, boards, and commissions in most civil and many criminal proceedings. The Department offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues that face our state and make a difference to the citizens of Oregon while providing unparalleled career satisfaction and professional prospects.

Conduct Expectations

The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to provide justice and uphold the rule of law. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics both on the job, and when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the Department.

The Oregon Department of Justice

The Mission of the Oregon Department of Justice is to serve state government and to support safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon by providing essential justice services. Its over 1,400 employees in ten divisions, including over 300 lawyers, are dedicated to the rule of law and serving the people of Oregon and its government.

The Attorney General And Our Divisions Are Dedicated To

• Providing ethical, independent and high quality legal services to state government;
• Safeguarding consumers from fraud and unfair business practices;
• Fighting crime and helping crime victims;
• Advocating for vulnerable children;
• Supporting families through the collection of child support;
• Enforcing environmental protections;
• Defending the civil rights of all Oregonians;
• Pursuing justice and upholding the rule of 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.oregon.gov

Phone: (503) 947-4328

Fax: (503) 373-0367