Assistant Attorney General

Initial Posting Date:

09/03/2025

Application Deadline:

10/05/2025

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$8,842 - $17,168

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Attorney General (Family Support Legal Section)

Job Description:

Civil Enforcement Division, Family Support Legal Section

Duties and Responsibilities

The Family Support Legal Section (FSLS) is seeking candidates to consider for the position of Assistant Attorney General. The section is part of the DOJ Civil Enforcement Division with offices in Eugene, Salem and Portland.  This position is based in Eugene.  The Assistant Attorneys General of the FSLS represent the Oregon Division of Child Support in all 36 counties of the state. The Division of Child Support strives to promote the well-being of the children of the state of Oregon by supporting parents to support children.  The selected candidate will be specifically responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and litigation services to the Division of Child Support.  This includes, but is not limited to, researching and advising the agency on administrative and legal issues, representing the agency at hearings to establish, modify, and enforce child support orders, and prosecution of contempt of court.

Questions may be directed to Attorney-in-Charge Shannon Richard at (541)686-7973.

Required

• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar at the time of appointment.

• Minimum of five years practical civil litigation experience within past ten years.

• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

• Demonstrated ability to balance legal advice with frequent court appearances. 

• The position will be located in our Eugene offices and will require travel (including overnight) to counties throughout the state, depending on assignment; applicants must be willing and able to travel as necessary.

Desired Experience

• Experience litigating cases in state court, including civil or criminal.

• Experience in Child support or family law preferred but not required. 

• Experience with administrative law.

• Experience in managing a high-volume caseload.

• Experience representing a client agency as a part of an interagency team.

Application Process
 

Diversity is a core value of the Oregon Department of Justice.  We are working to build and maintain an inclusive and equitable work environment.  Every employee expands our diversity by contributing to the range of ways to understand and communicate with one another, identify challenges, and work cooperatively.

• Follow the "Apply" link above and complete the application online and all supplemental questions;

• Attach your resume;

• Attach your cover letter (detailing how you meet the job requirements); and

• Attach your writing sample (not to exceed seven pages) suitable for assessing analytical and writing ability.

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 [email protected]. 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.

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.  

Working for the Department of Justice

Assistant Attorneys General, on behalf of the Attorney General, represent the State of Oregon and state-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 while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the Department.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

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
[email protected]

Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367