Civil Enforcement Division - Antitrust, False Claims & Privacy

Duties and Responsibilities

The Civil Enforcement Division of the Oregon Department of Justice is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced attorney with a strong interest or background in privacy and cybersecurity to join our Antitrust, False Claims, & Privacy Section. The Civil Enforcement Division is the Oregon DOJ’s plaintiff’s civil litigation arm. The primary role for this attorney position will be to help enforce Oregon’s consumer data privacy law, ORS 646A.570-646A.589 (also known as the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act), and assist with all aspects of the Section’s privacy and data security work. The work often involves cutting edge issues of privacy law and policy across an array of traditional and emerging industries.

Working alone or in teams, this attorney will apply their skills and experience to identify, investigate and prosecute complex civil cases related to data privacy and security, and other priority areas for the Department. Duties will include issuing investigative demands, taking sworn witness interviews, management of large document reviews, and working with consulting experts and investigators to evaluate legal and strategic issues, in order to make recommendations to decisionmakers. When warranted, this attorney will seek consumer restitution, penalties, and injunctive relief through a negotiated settlement or, if necessary, through litigation in state or federal court. The attorney in this position may also participate in or lead joint investigations with other state attorneys general and federal consumer protection agencies to address trending issues occurring on a national scale. In addition, this attorney may be tasked with assisting on other Section matters as needed.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Tim Smith, Attorney-in-Charge, Antitrust, False Claims, & Privacy Section, Civil Enforcement Division, at 503.798.3297 or tim.smith@doj.oregon.gov.

Office Location/Remote Work

This position is Portland-based with opportunities for working remotely on a hybrid schedule.

Department of Justice, Criminal Justice Division

Duties & Responsibilities

The Criminal Justice Division is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorneys General to serve as our Bias Crime Resource Prosecutor. This position will work with the DOJ Bias Crime Special Agent to help coordinate statewide response for bias crimes, including consultation with the DOJ Bias Response Hotline team. The selected attorney will be responsible for (in part):

+ Providing technical assistance and case support to Oregon prosecutors;
+ Working with investigators to ensure thorough investigation prior to and throughout prosecution in bias crime and other cases;
+ Coordinating with DOJ Bias Response Hotline advocates; federal, tribal, state, and local prosecutors and law enforcement; culturally-specific community organizations; and other partners to promote best practices for bias crime investigations and prosecutions.
+ Developing and maintaining statewide resources on bias crime case law;
+ Developing and maintaining relevant publications;
+ Developing and presenting relevant trainings;
+ Facilitating outreach and coordination with Oregon, tribal, and national programs dedicated to combating bias crime; and
+ Prosecuting bias crime and other cases.

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 (including prosecutors) to help ensure that Oregonians receive ​the highest level of service from the criminal justice system. ​

The Crime Victims and Survivor Services Division (CVSSD) includes the Bias Response Hotline led by the Bias Crimes Response Coordinator. This team provides assistance to bias crime victims, including safety planning. They coordinate with nongovernmental organizations to provide services to victims and they train these groups about best practices for assisting victims of bias crimes and bias incidents.

This position may be based in Portland, Salem, or Eugene, depending on the location of the finalist.

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

We are looking for someone to provides counsel to the Oregon State Bar (OSB) in the evaluation, investigation, and, where appropriate, negotiated resolution of ethics complaints made against Oregon lawyers. This position is authorized to work a hybrid schedule.

What You Will Do:

As Client Assistance Office Attorney and Assistant General Counsel:
+ Receives and reviews inquiries concerning the conduct of attorneys. Analyzes facts and legal issues to determine whether misconduct may have occurred and exercises discretion to dismiss matters or refer for further investigation by Disciplinary Counsel.
+ Drafts formal dispositional letters and memorandums.
+ Responds to telephone contacts from the public.
+ Manages a high-volume case load.
+ Speaks and writes on ethics issues for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and OSB publications.

As Assistant Disciplinary Counsel:
+ Investigates disciplinary complaints regarding Oregon lawyers and makes appropriate recommendations regarding those investigations to Disciplinary Counsel and the State Professional Responsibility Board.
+ Gathers documents, interview witnesses, conducts legal research and analyze facts and legal issues to determine whether ethical misconduct may have occurred and exercise discretion to dismiss matters.
+ Drafts disposition recommendations regarding disciplinary complaints, including dismissal letters, diversion agreements, and legal memoranda for the State Professional Responsibility Board, and prepares letters of admonition and stipulations for discipline.

Other Duties:
+ In both roles, models behavior and provides leadership that values diversity and incorporates inclusive and culturally competent practices.
+ Serves as OSB liaison to committees and sections as assigned.
+ Other duties as assigned.

For this exempt position, the salary range is $119,331.68-$138,458 annually. The OSB offers excellent benefits including voluntary 6% participation in the PERS program.

The Workers' Compensation Board's mission is to provide timely and impartial resolution of disputes arising under the Workers' Compensation Law and Oregon Safe Employment Act. The Board, through its Hearings Division, handles the adjudication and the provision of alternative dispute resolution (including mediation) for workers' compensation matters as well as for occupational safety and health matters. The five-member Board also serves as the appellate body that reviews workers' compensation orders on appeal and reviews claim disposition agreements. The Board also exercises own-motion jurisdiction and administers Victim of Crimes Compensation Law.

This board appointment consists of a full-time workload and is compensated in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes.

For a full review of the position duties and details, please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Consistent with ORS 656.712(1), successful candidates for these positions will be individuals who can demonstrative that they have a background and understanding as to concerns of employers.

Desired Attributes

+ Experience with litigation in Oregon Workers’ Compensation Law, Employment Law, or related field, representing the interests of employers or carriers.
+ Experience with litigating, reviewing or issuing administrative orders.
+ Demonstrated expertise with managing a time-sensitive caseload.
+ Experience working in a team-supported environment.
+ Strong communication skills.
+ Experience with legal writing and utilizing legal research tools.
+ The ability to use logic and legal analysis, principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
+ Ability to work with a group to reach consensus.

Trial Division, Civil Litigation Section

The Trial Division of the Oregon Department of Justice is seeking applications for permanent, full-time Assistant Attorneys General in its Civil Litigation Section (CLS). The individuals selected for this position will join a team of lawyers who represent the state, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil lawsuits in state and federal trial courts. The cases handled by the successful candidate will focus on a wide variety of civil claims, including defense of agencies, officers, and employees in general tort, employment, contract, civil rights, and petitions for judicial review of agency orders. The assigned cases and caseload will vary, depending on the hired attorney’s level of experience.

The Division has more than one position to fill. It is seeking at lawyers with experience as a first-chair trial lawyer, or who has the background and skills to take a first-chair role in cases. In addition to its need for experienced trial counsel, though, the Division is also open to candidates who currently have the background and skill to fulfill a strong second-chair support role, and who have the motivation and potential to develop into a first-chair trial lawyer.

DOJ Trial Division has developed flexible remote working capabilities. Civil Litigation Section AAGs are able to work remotely and also from the office. Everyone works at least one day per week in the office; there will also be occasions when the requirements of the job make it necessary to be in the office or in court more often.

This position can be based out of Portland or Salem.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Sheila Potter, Chief Trial Counsel; Kristen Boyd, Deputy Chief Trial Counsel; or Craig Johnson, Attorney-in-Charge of the Civil Litigation Section, at their e-mail addresses in the OSB directory, or at the main number, (503) 947-4700.

Are you an experienced legal professional looking to put your skills to work in public service? Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to ensuring due process for Oregonians? If so, please consider joining our team.

The Office of Administrative Hearings is responsible for conducting administrative hearings for most state agencies in the State of Oregon. Our mission is to serve the public by providing impartial, fair, and efficient contested case hearing services for agencies, businesses and individual Oregonians. Every day, our staff of dedicated professionals provides hearing services for Oregonians throughout the state regarding issues that affect their daily lives, their businesses, and their professions.

What You Will be Doing:

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct timely, fair, and impartial contested case hearings. This position works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. This position presides over hearings, ensuring that a complete record is developed, and writes orders accurately, deciding all factual and legal issues.

What We Are Looking For (Desired Attributes):
+ Commitment to valuing equity and diversity, and promoting inclusion and belonging.
+ Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with audiences from a variety of cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.
+ Superior interpersonal skills: ability to work with police officers, other subject matter experts, and the public on a variety of subjects.
+ Commitment to procedural fairness and substantive due process.
+ Skill in providing customer service to individuals facing challenging life circumstances or highly stressful situations.
+ Ability to meet multiple short—and sometimes urgent—deadlines.
+ Skill conducting judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative hearings, in person or electronically.
+ Ability to explain legal processes, procedures, and policies to individuals with varying levels of familiarity with the legal system.
+ Ability to work independently, take initiative, and remain organized and self-motivated.
+ Ability to analyze a variety of legal matters.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
+ Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree; OR
+ Three years’ experience conducting contested case hearings.
+ Experience preparing and/or presenting cases before an administrative hearing or preparing written administrative decisions based on laws and regulations may be substituted for one year of the conducting contested case hearings experience.

This position requires travel to various locations within Oregon. Employee must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, OR employee must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. Occasional overnight travel will be required.

The Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund (PLF) is hiring a full-time claims attorney to join our Claims Department. The PLF is the mandatory provider of primary legal malpractice coverage for Oregon lawyers in private practice. The PLF also offers additional malpractice coverage for law firms above primary limits on an optional, underwritten basis. PLF claims attorneys manage a caseload of lawyer professional liability claims and work with covered attorneys and outside counsel on a broad range of matters involving lawyer professional liability.

Who We’re Looking For

The claims attorney position combines some of the best aspects of private practice with the service mentality of a mission-driven organization. In this role, you will spend considerable time immersed in working autonomously on your own assigned files, yet also keeping abreast of the claims issues and trends facing your colleagues and the Claims Department in general. Our ideal candidate enjoys sifting through the procedural timeline of a case to discern the relevant facts but is equally adept at conversing with outside counsel or covered attorneys about broad strategic direction for a particular matter. Your litigation experience, knowledge of professional liability and/or insurance defense issues, and network of connections within the Oregon legal community allow you to effectively analyze and address claims against lawyers involving a broad array of legal issues and a wide range of practice areas. You are a willing team member, eager to offer support and contribute to the success of the department and the PLF. Beyond the intellectual satisfaction you derive from your work, you truly appreciate the opportunity to achieve a good result for your covered attorneys and are proud to be part of an organization with a service ethic and an established place in the legal profession.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. You will be joining a team of committed professionals in a supportive, affirming workplace.

What We Offer

We are pleased to state that the hiring range for this position is $126,880 – $158,558. We also offer an excellent benefits package, including participation in the Oregon PERS/OPSRP retirement program, health insurance, and other benefits.

This position is based at the PLF office in Tigard with a hybrid remote work setup and may involve some travel, primarily in Oregon.

What You’ll Do
As a PLF claims attorney, you will almost immediately begin training to support the Oregon legal community in the following ways:
- Investigating, evaluating, and administering claims and potential claims against covered attorneys
- Reviewing the terms and conditions of applicable PLF coverage plans and analyzing potential coverage issues
- Working with covered attorneys throughout the claims process; conferring about options, possible strategies, appropriate courses of action, and the handling and desired resolution of claims
- Retaining outside counsel or other experts to assist in evaluating and defending claims, attempting repairs, and representing covered attorneys in discovery matters
- Managing relationships and direction of outside counsel, including defining the scope of the assignment, requesting reports at periodic intervals, authorizing work and staffing, communicating regarding settlement, participating in significant litigation events, and ensuring adequate representation
- Negotiating settlements with opposing counsel or claimants’ counsel and obtaining any necessary settlement authority
- Answering informational calls from lawyers who have questions or concerns about a mistake or potential mistake in the course of representation
- Assisting covered attorneys in navigating issues such as client confidentiality and privilege; dealing with challenging clients; disclosure of malpractice or potential malpractice; and proper withdrawal or termination of representation
- Communicating strategically, effectively, and empathetically with covered attorneys during times of heightened stress or crisis; connecting covered attorneys with other appropriate resources and support
- Maintaining current knowledge of substantive and procedural law across a wide range of practice areas

What You’ll Need to Be Successful in This Role
Being a claims attorney is an important opportunity to assist lawyers in a variety of ways, but it’s also a challenging role that will stretch you as well as stimulate you. To set you up for success in this position, we ask that you meet these criteria:
- Juris Doctor degree
- Active member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing
- At least 5 years of private practice experience in Oregon
- More than 6-9 years of professional liability and/or insurance coverage knowledge and experience highly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications
- An understanding of the Professional Liability Fund, the Oregon State Bar, Oregon law, and the Oregon legal community
- The ability to manage a large caseload of numerous active claims or litigation matters
- A wide range of professional aptitudes, including interpersonal, organizational, analytical, communication, and writing skills
- The ability to synthesize and explain complicated information and to communicate clearly and effectively
- The capacity to work independently and also function effectively as a member of a team
- Strong initiative, good judgment, and the ability to collaborate with others

Who We Are
For over forty years, the PLF has provided malpractice coverage to lawyers in private practice in the state of Oregon. The PLF is a unique organization within the United States as it is the only state that provides that coverage through a mandatory program. The mission and purpose of the PLF is to serve the lawyers of Oregon. The existence of the PLF also provides a benefit to the public because lawyers have malpractice coverage.

What You’ll Love
The mission and purpose of the PLF is to serve the lawyers of Oregon. At the PLF, we believe that assistance to one lawyer is assistance to all. “Helping each lawyer when they need it, for the good of the whole profession" — as our home page proudly states — is the animating force behind the PLF's mission and our staff's dedication to serving the Oregon legal community. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about us!
How You Can Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume to:

Emilee Preble
Director of Administration & Underwriting
Email: HR@osbplf.org
Subject line: Claims Attorney Position – (your name)

Application Deadline: December 6, 2024

The Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund (PLF) is seeking a full-time Practice Management Attorney (PMA) to join our unique and nationally recognized Practice Management Assistance Program. As the mandatory provider of primary legal malpractice coverage for Oregon lawyers in private practice, the PLF offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Oregon legal profession.

Who We’re Looking For

Ready to pivot your legal career and make a lasting impact on the profession? As a Practice Management Attorney (PMA), you'll transition from traditional law practice into a dynamic role where you'll help legal professionals transform their practices. You’ll be the go-to resource for advising on best practices in law practice management, with a focus on mitigating malpractice risks.

We're seeking someone who is organized, detail-savvy, self-motivated, and skilled in time and project management. You should also possess strong judgment, initiative, accountability, and the ability to communicate clearly. This high-performance role requires you to thrive in a structured environment with established protocols, while remaining adaptable to unexpected challenges. If you can connect with legal professionals from all walks of life, provide tailored support, and embrace direct feedback for continuous growth, we welcome your application.

What We Offer

The salary hiring range for this position is $95,264 - $119,137 with an excellent benefits package, including Oregon PERS/OPSRP retirement, health insurance, and more.

This position is based at the PLF office in Tigard with a hybrid remote work setup and requires travel throughout Oregon.

What You’ll Do
- As a PMA, you will support the legal community in the following ways:
- Advise and assist legal professionals and law office staff in all aspects of law practice management and malpractice prevention.
- Organize and facilitate CLEs and seminars on relevant topics.
- Deliver presentations across the state, both in person and online.
- Contribute to various legal publications, including the PLF’s inBrief, its inPractice blog, the Oregon State Bar Bulletin, and other media outlets.
- Update and develop law practice aids and handbooks to support legal professionals.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful in This Role
Being a PMA is an exciting yet challenging opportunity to assist lawyers in various ways. To set you up for success, you must meet the following criteria:
- Juris Doctor degree required
- At least four years of law practice experience
- Enthusiasm for learning various practice management topics and understanding their role in malpractice prevention
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, public speaking, presentation, communication, and writing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to learn new software
- Basic understanding of the Professional Liability Fund and the Oregon State Bar

How You Can Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume to:

Hong Dao
Email: HR@osbplf.org
Subject line: PMA Position – (your name)

Application Deadline: December 6, 2024

Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 21 consecutive years. We’ve created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for our leadership on diversity and inclusion in the legal industry and our dedication to creating a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

Perkins Coie is seeking a lateral litigation associate for the Portland office with outstanding credentials and 2 to 4 years of experience in civil or complex business litigation. Experience may include a judicial clerkship, which is encouraged. Successful candidates will be eager to practice law at a high level, committed to professionalism and excellence, and have a strong work ethic, distinctive academic credentials, superb written and oral advocacy skills, and excellent references. Experience with large and sophisticated litigation matters and e-discovery is a plus.


The commercial litigation practice consists of the representation of a wide range of businesses and individuals in federal and state court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution venues. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial environment and work closely with experienced, collaborative practitioners on a local and national level.


To apply, please access the link above and attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, references, and a brief writing sample. Principals only.

The Oregon Attorney Assistance Program (OAAP) is hiring a full-time attorney counselor to join its unique, well-established, and nationally recognized program. The OAAP is a free and confidential service providing assistance to all members of the Oregon legal community with well-being, personal challenges, and crisis support. As an attorney counselor, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the Oregon legal profession.

Who We’re Looking For:
The OAAP attorney counselors are a resource for attorneys and others in the legal community, offering short-term individual counseling, support groups and workshops, CLEs and other educational programs, and referrals to community resources, as well as a blog and a newsletter. If you are naturally empathetic, possess a passion for helping people, have a gift for deep listening, and are unflappable in crisis, you are ideally suited for this position. Our ideal attorney counselor enjoys assisting lawyers, judges, and law students by meeting them where they are and being responsive to their concerns. Your patience, compassion, and capacity to relate with individuals from all different backgrounds helps put people at ease. You’re self-directed and capable of working independently, yet you flourish in a collaborative, close-knit team environment. You are warm, caring, and approachable, comfortable supporting legal professionals with varying levels of personal assistance needs - whether in crisis or simply looking to enhance their well-being.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive, affirming workplace.

This position is a hybrid position and may require frequent visits to campus.

Function/Duties of Position
+ Serve as subject-matter-expert in matters related to disability law and access and coordinate institutional efforts to ensure equal access to individuals with disabilities (applicants, employees, students, patients, members of the public and others).
+ Work with colleagues in Patient Relations, Central Services and Healthcare operations on patient, employee, and student-related matters involving access to services, programs, and physical spaces.
+ Collaborate with the Center of Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), Office of Employee Accommodations (OEA), the Patient Relations Office, and the Office of Student Access. Provide interim support during the transition of accommodations work to OEA.
+ Analyze data to identify trends in accommodations and identify pathways to support employees, patients, and students with disabilities and departments with concerns about the intersection of accommodations and operations.
+ Support institutional efforts to ensure compliance with applicable web and digital accessibility guidelines and the accessibility of physical spaces in accordance with applicable law and regulation.
+ Serve as chairperson on the Physical Access Committee, in accordance with OHSU Policy 008-01-006, contributing to make OHSU more accessible, compliant, and navigable for people with disabilities.
+ Participate on committees and councils across OHSU to provide leadership, guidance, and perspective on issues related to disability inclusion and ADA compliance.

The Portland City Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney to join the legal team advising the Portland Housing Bureau and other City bureaus on complex business and real estate transactions and housing policy. This recruitment may also be used to hire for a separate construction (capital improvements) and procurement position.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in commercial real estate, affordable housing tax credit vehicles, finance, fair housing and landlord-tenant laws, and public law. In addition, the ideal candidate will have in-house or governmental legal experience providing advice to elected officials and other policymakers, as well as drafting and negotiating complex business and real estate transactions.

Examples of job responsibilities include:
• Provide prompt legal advice to the City Council and the Portland Housing Bureau's Director, leadership team and bureau staff on a broad range of subjects, with an emphasis on deployment of general obligation bond funds and other affordable housing financing tools including but not limited to tax increment financing and affordable housing tax credits and exemptions, application of fair housing and landlord tenant laws, and implementation of the City's affordable housing goals and policies;
• Negotiate, draft and review documents necessary to implement complex business finance transactions that may involve one or more tax credits or other state and federal financing tools;
• Analyze and provide advice on and documentation of housing financing and draft documents such as loan and grant agreements, promissory notes, guaranty agreements, trust deeds, security agreements, subordination and inter-creditor agreements, purchase and sale, disposition and development and ground lease agreements. Experience with condominium and land trust ownership law is highly desirable;
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills and business and legal judgement;
• Judge the relative importance of a document, contract provision, task or assignment and apply the appropriate level of scrutiny, detail or effort to the matter;
• Appropriately prioritize workload and regularly reorder that prioritization to meet frequent changes in client needs; and
• Provide legal advice as necessary on a broader array of subjects on a less frequent basis including: public contracts law, public records, construction and environmental law, corporations and general business law; and state and federal constitutional law.

Under guidance of SVP, Chief Labor/Employment Counsel, and in coordination with other Labor/Employment Attorneys, the Vice President - Senior Labor and Employment Counsel serves as labor and employment counsel to employers throughout the Providence system, including representation and day-to-day advice in all aspects of labor and employment matters and related litigation. Emphasis on representing employers in the system in traditional labor matters, such as serving as the spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations, organizing issues from the pre-petition stage through post-election procedures, litigation before the NLRB, and arbitrations and complex grievances. Represents employers in the system before the EEOC, DOL, and corollary state agencies, NLRB, and other administrative forums. Provides advice and guidance in the development of labor relations strategies, communications and education. Provides day-to-day employment advice and counsel, and partners with teammates to manage litigation.

We have two openings; one role that will be located in Portland, Oregon and another role that will focused on Northern California and also cover some work in our Los Angeles market (can live in either location).

Under guidance of SVP, Chief Labor/Employment Counsel, and in coordination with other Labor/Employment Attorneys, the Vice President - Senior Labor and Employment Counsel serves as labor and employment counsel to employers throughout the Providence system, including representation and day-to-day advice in all aspects of labor and employment matters and related litigation. Emphasis on representing employers in the system in traditional labor matters, such as serving as the spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations, organizing issues from the pre-petition stage through post-election procedures, litigation before the NLRB, and arbitrations and complex grievances. Represents employers in the system before the EEOC, DOL, and corollary state agencies, NLRB, and other administrative forums. Provides advice and guidance in the development of labor relations strategies, communications and education. Provides day-to-day employment advice and counsel, and partners with teammates to manage litigation.

We have two openings; one role that will be located in Portland, Oregon and another role that will focused on Northern California and also cover some work in our Los Angeles market (can live in either location).

The Bonneville Power Administration is filling a vacant attorney-advisor position in the Office of General Counsel-Legal General section. The position will be filled at a GS-12 level. The individual will advise on matters related to Labor and Employment (Personnel) and provide backup for the Torts practice group. This opportunity is open to anyone that meets the qualifications below. Please respond to this announcement by email to WKBell@bpa.gov.

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Position title, series, pay plan and grade: Attorney-Adviser (General) GS-12

Duty Location: Portland, OR (this position is not full-time remote work)

Number of vacancies: 1

Duties and Responsibilities: This position is located in the Office of General Counsel, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and is subject to the general supervision by the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) for the General Law (LG) section. The General Law practice group provides legal expertise supporting BPA programs through legal advice and representation with respect to Employment and Labor Relations, Torts, Procurement, Finance, FOIA, Privacy, and Ethics.

This position will serve as an Attorney-Adviser in the General Law section of the Office of General Counsel. The position is a professional in-house Attorney providing advice and counsel on matters of Employment and Labor Relations and Tort litigation.

Major Duties

100%: Serves as an Attorney-Adviser (General) involved in rendering legal advice and service. Typical assignments may include but are not limited to the following:

· Within the applicable subject-matter area, renders legal advice to managers and staff on administrative and policy matters, which may include conducting investigations to obtain evidentiary data and recommending an agency course of action. Supports legal positions taken by BPA and works with members of various BPA offices and Departmental components providing opinions and advice within the scope of the assignment.

· Analyzes and interprets various federal and State laws, orders, rules and regulations, and judicial opinions and orders relating to BPA. Assists higher grade attorneys in analyzing and drafting proposed legislation, regulations, and/or statements of agency policy.

· Participates in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings before regulatory bodies, such as the MSPB; prepares pre-proceeding documents and evidence, and represents BPA’s position at administrative hearings as assigned.

· Prepares legal opinions and analyses in areas as assigned by the Assistant General Counsel.

· Researches, writes, edits and analyzes memoranda, motions, pleadings, discovery and briefs involving litigation in various courts. Assists in Arbitration (quasi-litigation) matters.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Multnomah County’s Office of County Attorney has an immediate opening for an Assistant County Attorney 1 - Generalist. This entry level position will work as a member of the County's in-house legal team. You will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary project teams that will provide advice on all aspects of County operations. In addition, ideal candidates will have experience and demonstrated interest in litigation or prior litigation experience including case assessment, discovery, dispositive motions, and trial work.

The successful candidate will be flexible and utilize problem solving and innovation to provide creative options to help clients achieve their goals. You will bring the highest quality legal work, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and as an effective member of a legal team, and an emphasis on intellectual curiosity.

About Us:
The Office of Multnomah County Attorney is the county's legal resource center. The lawyers and staff provide legal services to the Chair's Office, Board of County Commissioners, transportation and bridges, library services, community corrections, elections, and real property taxation. The County Attorney's Office represents the county before administrative tribunals and in state and federal courts. Our commitment to exceptional customer service relies upon a team-oriented workplace and a continuous quality improvement environment.

Youth, Rights & Justice, an innovative nonprofit based in Portland OR, is seeking a Data Integrity Manager to join our juvenile defense team.

Founded in 1975, YRJ is widely recognized as a leader in juvenile law. We provide court-appointed representation of children, youth, and parents involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems—in both the trial and appellate courts. We also represent individual children and youth in school-related enrollment, special education, and disciplinary matters. On a larger scale, we work to improve the systems impacting our clients through education, legislative and administrative advocacy, class action litigation, publications, and training other lawyers and community partners

Essential Functions:
1. Maintain quality and accuracy of data within existing database per YRJ procedure.
2. Ensure database accuracy and completeness when opening/closing cases, assigning cases, and filing documents.
3. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of data processes.
4. Review confidential legal documents to identify relevant information about clients and related people to enter into database.
5. Cultivate an understanding of the database system and serve as the point of contact for in office questions and trouble-shooting.
6. Retain a current understanding of the state public defense contract terms regarding case credits, case weights, and case types.
7. Record and reconcile information necessary to complete the state public defense reports according to the current contract terms.
8. Collaborate with other management members to develop best practices and procedures regarding database management and trial operations.
9. Provide supervision and oversight of data team.
10. Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development and capacity to work through an equity lens for equity and racial justice.
11. Be committed to YRJ’s mission, vision, and values.

Required Skills and Experience:
+ Education and relevant training in law and related fields (paralegal, legal assisting, data entry, database management, business, etc.).
+ Advanced knowledge and skills in data entry and database management
+ Strong ability to work in a team with a variety of people and personalities
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Advanced knowledge and skills in MS Office applications, including Excel and Word
+ Ability to work independently and efficiently
+ Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks simultaneously
+ High degree of attention to detail and organization

Preferred Experience & Skills:
+ Personal lived/living experience with child welfare or juvenile justice system, or of systemic inequity/oppression/or its root causes.
+ Associates degree or above in related field preferred

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 investigate and prosecute crime throughout 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 complex financial crimes, organized criminal enterprises, public corruption, and potentially persons crimes. 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. This position will also have the opportunity for some remote work.

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

The Portland City Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney to join the legal team advising the Portland Housing Bureau and other City bureaus on complex business and real estate transactions and housing policy. This recruitment may also be used to hire for a separate construction (capital improvements) and procurement position.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in commercial real estate, affordable housing tax credit vehicles, finance, fair housing and landlord-tenant laws, and public law. In addition, the ideal candidate will have in-house or governmental legal experience providing advice to elected officials and other policymakers, as well as drafting and negotiating complex business and real estate transactions.

Examples of job responsibilities include:
• Provide prompt legal advice to the City Council and the Portland Housing Bureau's Director, leadership team and bureau staff on a broad range of subjects, with an emphasis on deployment of general obligation bond funds and other affordable housing financing tools including but not limited to tax increment financing and affordable housing tax credits and exemptions, application of fair housing and landlord tenant laws, and implementation of the City's affordable housing goals and policies;

• Negotiate, draft and review documents necessary to implement complex business finance transactions that may involve one or more tax credits or other state and federal financing tools;

• Analyze and provide advice on and documentation of housing financing and draft documents such as loan and grant agreements, promissory notes, guaranty agreements, trust deeds, security agreements, subordination and inter-creditor agreements, purchase and sale, disposition and development and ground lease agreements. Experience with condominium and land trust ownership law is highly desirable;

• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills and business and legal judgement;

• Judge the relative importance of a document, contract provision, task or assignment and apply the appropriate level of scrutiny, detail or effort to the matter;

• Appropriately prioritize workload and regularly reorder that prioritization to meet frequent changes in client needs; and

• Provide legal advice as necessary on a broader array of subjects on a less frequent basis including: public contracts law, public records, construction and environmental law, corporations and general business law; and state and federal constitutional law.

The Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ), the support organization for Oregon’s statewide legal aid programs, is seeking an Executive Director. Oregon’s legal aid programs provide free civil legal services to low-income Oregonians in areas such as safety from domestic violence, income maintenance, safe housing and consumer protection. CEJ works to educate lawyers, other members of the legal community, and the public about the civil legal needs of the poor, operates a robust annual fund drive, and helps to increase government and foundation support for legal aid. You can learn more about our work at www.cej-oregon.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Executive Director is responsible for implementing the mission of the organization, and managing the day-to-day operations of the organization. The Executive Director assists the board of directors in maintaining contacts with community partners such as the Oregon State Bar and affinity bar associations. CEJ has four primary programs: Annual Fund Drive; Education and Outreach: Other Funding Initiatives (state and federal funding and foundation support); and the Endowment. In addition to working to fulfill the goals of each program area, day-to-day responsibilities also include overseeing banking, financial matters, personnel matters, and operating the organization within budget.

Specific duties:

Annual Fund
· Overseeing all aspects of annual fundraising campaign
· Developing fundraising materials
· Recruiting and retaining volunteers (in the range of 250-300 people)
· Overseeing multiple fundraising events each year
· Revenue goals between $1.4 and 1.8 million in recent years’ / donor goal is to increase to 3,000 donors

Education & Outreach
· Creating education materials on the importance of access to justice and civil legal service delivery in Oregon
· Organizing and presenting Continuing Legal Education seminars
· Overseeing communications strategy and execution / media relations / public relations
· Overseeing written communications (annual reports, articles, reports, etc.)
· Coordinating with partners on civil legal needs studies, strategic planning, etc.

Other Funding Initiatives
· Coordinating with legal aid leaders, bar leaders, and bar staff on state and federal funding issues to preserve critical sources of legal aid funding
· Coordinating and overseeing CEJ’s grassroots lobbying efforts
· Overseeing CEJ Endowment
· Supporting legal aid’s efforts to increase foundation support

Administrative Responsibilities
· Managing and supervising all CEJ staff
· Managing and overseeing organization’s finances, including budgeting, bookkeeping oversight, banking, completion of annual audit, filing of annual tax returns, and distribution of funds
· Overseeing and backing up Director of Operations as necessary (i.e. running payroll, managing retirement, bill paying, maintaining insurance, etc.)
· Supporting 21-person board of directors and staffing all board committees

The Executive Director position is an exempt, salaried position. It is a hybrid position, with some days of in-office work required per week and some remote work days possible. Attendance at in-person donor events is required, along with some in-state travel and occasional after-hours or weekend work during the height of the fundraising campaign. CEJ offers full employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan; and PTO including sabbatical policy. The compensation range is $95,000-$115,000 DOE.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Juris Doctor or Master’s Degree in non-profit management or related field.
· Demonstrated commitment to the mission of expanding access to justice; knowledge of Oregon’s civil legal delivery system a plus.
· Demonstrated ability to strategically plan on an organizational level, coordinate and implement projects, set and communicate priorities, and meet deadlines.
· Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
· Demonstrated supervisory and team management skills.
· Experience managing, organizing, and motivating volunteers.
· Aptitude and comfort with public speaking.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail.
· Experience with messaging, public relations, and/or media relations preferred.
· Prior fundraising experience preferred.
· Prior experience with legislative advocacy preferred.
· Prior work with the Oregon legal community is not required, but is preferred.