Legislation & Research Attorney

oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Legislative Counsel in Salem, Oregon is seeking one full-time Staff Attorney to begin in December 2026. The role emphasizes thorough legal research, persuasive writing, and drafting bills and amendments on a confidential, non-partisan basis. You will support legislators and committees, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and rules.

Applicants must have a J.D. and be eligible for Oregon bar admission within 18 months, with strong research, analysis, and communication

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with eligibility for admission to the Oregon State Bar within 18 months.
• Strong research and writing skills for legal opinions and draft legislation.
• Ability to analyze statutes, rules and constitutional issues clearly and persuasively.
• Capacity to work nonpartisanly with legislators, staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and write legal opinions for legislators and staff.
• Draft bills and amendments with attention to office style and deadlines.
• Review administrative rules for consistency and constitutionality.
• Provide impartial legal information to legislators in written and oral form.

Skills

Advanced legal research

Legal writing

Independent work

Clear communication

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission within 18 months

Job description

The Office of the Legislative Counsel in Salem, Oregon is seeking one full-time Staff Attorney to begin in December 2026. The role emphasizes thorough legal research, persuasive writing, and drafting bills and amendments on a confidential, non-partisan basis. You will support legislators and committees, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and rules.

Applicants must have a J.D. and be eligible for Oregon bar admission within 18 months, with strong research, analysis, and communication