Legislative Staff Attorney: Research & Draft Bills

State of Oregon; Salem (AL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Medical, vision and dental insurance

11 paid holidays

Professional development

Mentoring from experienced attorneys

Job summary

Office of the Legislative Counsel in Salem, Oregon, is hiring a full-time Staff Attorney to join in December 2026. The role involves conducting in-depth legal research, drafting bills, and providing non-partisan legal opinions to legislators and committees. Candidates must have a J.D.

and be eligible for Oregon State Bar within 18 months. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the Capitol Building, with a strong focus on clear writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and admission to the Oregon State Bar within 18 months.
• At least 1 year of related legal experience in a legislative or similar setting.
• Strong legal research and writing ability; ability to present clear, persuasive opinions.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and write legal opinions for legislators, committees and staff.
• Draft bills and amendments, ensuring compliance with statutes and constitutional provisions.
• Review administrative rules for consistency with legislative intent and constitutionality.
• Respond to diverse requests; work in a fast-paced, nonpartisan environment.
• Attend meetings and provide impartial legal information to legislators.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Nonpartisan work

Communication skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Office of the Legislative Counsel in Salem, Oregon, is hiring a full-time Staff Attorney to join in December 2026. The role involves conducting in-depth legal research, drafting bills, and providing non-partisan legal opinions to legislators and committees. Candidates must have a J.D.

and be eligible for Oregon State Bar within 18 months. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the Capitol Building, with a strong focus on clear writing and analytical skills.