AAG, Child Advocacy & Protection (Hybrid)

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybride; USD 101 000 - 196 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Oregon Department of Justice, CAPD, seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Child Advocacy and Protection Division. Based in Eugene with hybrid remote options, the role requires frequent court appearances and travel, handling juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases with DHS.

Join a dedicated team serving vulnerable children. Licensed attorneys with strong advocacy, CJIS clearance, and knowledge of Oregon Evidence rules are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or reciprocity pending.
• Minimum of one-year practical legal experience within the past ten years.
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
• Demonstrated oral advocacy proficiency.
• Practical knowledge of the Oregon Rules of Evidence or completion of law school Evidence course.
• Willingness and availability to travel; must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to independently transport hearing or trial materials to court and client offices.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and litigation services to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Program in juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases.
• Balance providing legal advice with frequent court appearances, from short hearings to multi-day trials.
• Work collaboratively with agency-client representatives and internal support staff teams.
• Frequent travel to court and client offices; contribute to handling a high-volume workload.

Description du poste

The Oregon Department of Justice, CAPD, seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Child Advocacy and Protection Division. Based in Eugene with hybrid remote options, the role requires frequent court appearances and travel, handling juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases with DHS.

Join a dedicated team serving vulnerable children. Licensed attorneys with strong advocacy, CJIS clearance, and knowledge of Oregon Evidence rules are encouraged to apply.