Entry-Level AAG: Child Advocacy & Protection

Oregon Department of Justice; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 118.000 - 196.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Oregon Department of Justice, CAPD in Salem, seeks self-motivated individuals for an entry-level Assistant Attorney General role focusing on juvenile dependency and protection matters. The position supports litigations and provides legal guidance, with frequent court appearances and a hybrid remote work schedule.

Travel to courts and client offices is required, and the team aims to develop litigation skills in a collaborative environment, serving the state and its vulnerable populations.

Qualifikationen

• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or reciprocity pending.
• Minimum of one year of practical legal experience in dependency practice, delinquency, family law, judicial clerkship, or litigating criminal matters within the past seven 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 an Evidence course.
• Willingness and availability to travel; must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to independently transport substantial amounts of hearing or trial materials to court and client offices.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice and litigation services to the ODHS Child Welfare Program in juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases.
• Appear frequently in court and collaborate with agency-client representatives and support staff.
• Balance administrative obligations with fast-paced litigation practice.

Kenntnisse

Or Bar admission

Oral advocacy

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Jobbeschreibung

The Oregon Department of Justice, CAPD in Salem, seeks self-motivated individuals for an entry-level Assistant Attorney General role focusing on juvenile dependency and protection matters. The position supports litigations and provides legal guidance, with frequent court appearances and a hybrid remote work schedule.

Travel to courts and client offices is required, and the team aims to develop litigation skills in a collaborative environment, serving the state and its vulnerable populations.