Senior AAG, Corrections Litigation | Civil Rights Trials

Oregon Department of Justice; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Justice, Trial Division, Corrections Litigation Unit, seeks an experienced Assistant Attorney General to defend the state's Department of Corrections and its officers in civil actions. The role requires handling high-volume cases, mentoring junior attorneys, and participating in significant strategic decisions.

Remote work with regular in-office presence is available. Ideal candidates have extensive civil litigation experience, strong research and writing abilities, and

Qualifications

• At least ten years of civil litigation in state or federal court.
• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar.
• Experience writing and arguing motions to dismiss or for summary judgment.
• Ability to take cases to trial and balance frequent court appearances with client communication.
• Willingness to travel throughout Oregon for court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Mentor less-experienced attorneys and contribute to unit-wide strategic decisions.
• Independently manage high-volume, fast-paced civil cases for ODOC and officers.
• Appear in state and federal trial courts and argue motions.
• Research complex constitutional issues as needed across First Amendment, due process, and civil rights areas.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court appearances

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Motions practice

Education

Active Oregon State Bar member in good standing

Job description

The Oregon Department of Justice, Trial Division, Corrections Litigation Unit, seeks an experienced Assistant Attorney General to defend the state's Department of Corrections and its officers in civil actions. The role requires handling high-volume cases, mentoring junior attorneys, and participating in significant strategic decisions.

Remote work with regular in-office presence is available. Ideal candidates have extensive civil litigation experience, strong research and writing abilities, and