Assistant Attorney General (Hybrid)

Closing Date: 1st August, 2024

Description:

The Criminal Justice Division
The Criminal Justice Division of the Oregon Department of Justice conducts specialized local, state, and federal criminal investigations and prosecutions and provides highly trained and experienced special agents, prosecutors, and analysts to fight crime across Oregon; the Division is the only agency in Oregon that has the unique ability to combine the skills of all three disciplines in a single agency to comprehensively address crime in our communities. The Division also provides outreach and training to citizens, victim service providers, and members of the law enforcement community to help ensure that Oregonians receive? the highest level of service from the criminal justice system. ?

At this time, we are seeking current or previous prosecutors who are enthusiastic about working with federal, state and local law enforcement to actively investigate and prosecute a wide variety of criminal activity, including homicide, public corruption, election law violations, internet crimes against children, sex crimes, child abuse, officer use of force cases, complex financial crimes, and organized criminal enterprises. The selected candidate will evaluate and pursue criminal cases, including conflict and specialty cases, at the request of district attorneys throughout the state. The finalist will also provide advice and support to district attorneys and their deputies and present at trainings across the state. The selected attorney may be stationed in Salem, Eugene, or Portland depending on need and office space availability. There is also potential for remote work.

We anticipate hiring for multiple positions from this recruitment. The positions and their primary responsibilities are listed below. In addition, all prosecutors in the Criminal Justice Division may work on any case the office investigates and/or prosecutes.

Election Law Prosecutor
The selected candidate will be the Criminal Justice Division liaison with the Secretary of State's office regarding election law crimes. They will lead investigations and prosecutions of election law crimes.

Organized Crime Prosecutor
The selected candidate will be part of the team that investigates and prosecutes drug, firearm, and organized retail theft cases.

District Attorney Assist Prosecutor
The selected candidate will be part of the team that investigates and prosecutes crimes at the request of district attorneys, including major persons felonies and conflict cases.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Stephanie Tuttle, Deputy Chief Counsel of the Criminal Justice Division, at stephanie.j.tuttle@doj.oregon.gov or (503) 378-6347, (800) 735-1232 TTY.

Please note in your cover letter your position(s) of interest.

Required:

• Active member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing on the effective date of appointment.
• Five or more years practicing law as an attorney.
• Demonstrated knowledge of criminal and evidence codes.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people from a variety of disciplines (e.g., state agency personnel, law enforcement officers, county prosecutors, etc.).
• Excellent organization, analytical, oral presentation and advocacy, and writing skills.
• Willing and able to travel statewide, sometimes overnight, in order to meet case and outreach needs.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to public service.
• Able to successfully clear a comprehensive criminal background investigation and reference checks. Finalists will be subject to a thorough criminal background investigation, as well as thorough employment reference checks. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

This OAJA-represented position will be filled at either the Assistant Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General level, salary range $8,298.00 - $16,113.00 per month, depending primarily on years of legal practice experience and other factors. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted reflects base salary only. For a partial list of our benefits, you can learn here.

Requested:

• Experience prosecuting cases with high public interest
• Experience training prosecutors and/or law enforcement

Applicants most closely matching the requirements and needs of the positions will be invited to interview.

Working for the Department of Justice:
Assistant Attorneys General, on behalf of the Attorney General, represent the State of Oregon and state-elected and appointed officials, agencies, boards and commissions in most civil and many criminal proceedings. The Department offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues that face our state and make a difference to the citizens of Oregon while providing unparalleled career satisfaction and professional prospects.

Conduct Expectations:
The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to provide justice and uphold the rule of law. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the Department.

Application Process:
Diversity is a core value of the Oregon Department of Justice. We are working to build and maintain an inclusive and equitable work environment. Every employee expands our diversity by contributing to the range of ways to understand and communicate with one another, identify challenges, and work cooperatively.

To Apply for This Position:

• Follow the "Apply" link above and complete the application online and all supplemental questions.
• Attach your resume.
• Attach your cover letter.
• Attach a writing sample suitable for assessing analytical and writing ability. (Not required from attorneys currently working for the Oregon Department of Justice.)

All Applicants: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Drag and drop all documents into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or more required documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.

Current State Employees: Login to Workday using your state-issued login, and apply via the Jobs Hub Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates.

The Oregon Department of Justice
The Mission of the Oregon Department of Justice is to serve state government and to support safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon by providing essential justice services. Its over 1,400 employees in nine divisions, including over 300 lawyers, are dedicated to the rule of law and serving the people of Oregon and its government.

The Attorney General and our ten divisions are dedicated to:

• Providing ethical, independent and high quality legal services to state government;
• Safeguarding consumers from fraud and unfair business practices;
• Fighting crime and helping crime victims;
• Advocating for vulnerable children;
• Supporting families through the collection of child support;
• Enforcing environmental protections;
• Defending the civil rights of all Oregonians;
• Pursuing justice and upholding the rule of law.

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