Assistant Attorney General - Child Advocacy & Protection (Hybrid)

Department of Revenue; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Justice in Eugene seeks an Assistant Attorney General to join the Child Advocacy and Protection Division. The role involves providing legal advice and litigation services for the DHS Child Welfare Program in juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases, with frequent court appearances and travel.

This position is limited duration through December 31, 2027, with a hybrid remote option and opportunities to collaborate with agency staff to improve outcomes

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or reciprocity actively 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 ability to travel, including overnight stays; valid driver’s license.
• Ability to independently transport substantial hearing/trial materials to court and client offices.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Litigate in court with a mix of short hearings to multi-day complex trials; balance legal advice with courtroom appearances.
• Collaborate with agency-client representatives and internal support staff to achieve child safety outcomes.

Skills

Oral advocacy proficiency

Travel willingness

CJIS background check

Job description

The Oregon Department of Justice in Eugene seeks an Assistant Attorney General to join the Child Advocacy and Protection Division. The role involves providing legal advice and litigation services for the DHS Child Welfare Program in juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases, with frequent court appearances and travel.

This position is limited duration through December 31, 2027, with a hybrid remote option and opportunities to collaborate with agency staff to improve outcomes