Assistant Attorney General (Economic Justice Section)

Initial Posting Date:
10/01/2026
Application Deadline:
11/02/2026
Agency:
Department of Justice
Salary Range:
$9,063 - $17,597
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Assistant Attorney General (Economic Justice Section)
Job Description:
Civil Enforcement Division, Economic Justice Section
The Civil Enforcement Division of the Oregon Department of Justice seeks to hire two (2) motivated, enthusiastic, experienced attorneys with a strong interest or background in antitrust and false claims to join our Economic Justice Section. This section brings legal actions on behalf of the Attorney General to protect consumers, to support working families, and to ensure healthy competition in the marketplace, so that Oregonians are offered the best goods and services at the best price. The work often involves cutting edge issues of law and policy across an array of traditional and emerging industries.
The attorney in this position will focus on antitrust and false claims enforcement. Working alone or in teams, this attorney will apply their skills and experience to identify, investigate and prosecute complex matters related to antitrust or false claims enforcement actions. Duties will include issuing investigative demands, taking sworn witness interviews, and working with consulting experts and analysts to evaluate legal and strategic issues. When warranted, this attorney will seek injunctive relief, civil penalties, or consumer restitution through a negotiated settlement or, if necessary, through litigation. The attorney in this position may also participate in or lead multistate efforts to enforce antitrust law, and the attorney may collaborate with federal antitrust enforcers. 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, Economic Justice Section, at tim.smith@doj.oregon.gov.
Office Location/Remote Work
This position is Portland-based with opportunities for working remotely on a hybrid schedule.
Required
Be admitted to the Oregon bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Oregon Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Oregon Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.
Minimum of two (2) years' litigation or enforcement experience, which includes experience developing cases and handling complex document discovery with a strong preference for candidates with more than five (5) years litigation or enforcement experience.
Experience taking or defending depositions in state or federal court actions or conducting investigative interviews.
Willingness and ability to litigate complex civil cases.
Willingness and ability to periodically travel.
Ability to clear all actual or potential ethical conflicts to represent the state.
Strong work ethic and commitment to public service.
Desired Experience
Ideal candidates passionate about a career in antitrust and false claims enforcement should have some, or all, of the following skills and attributes:
Strong background in state or federal antitrust laws.
Experience with false claims investigations or prosecutions.
Experience leading investigations and working with opposing counsel.
Superior writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and ability to think creatively about complex legal issues.
Experience negotiating settlements and resolving disputes.
Interest in technology and capable of learning new technologies, as well as utilizing technical tools to advance investigations.
Practical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Capable of independently managing a full workload.
Be an effective and responsive communicator.
Goal-oriented and a self-starter who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Applicants most closely matching the needs of the position will be invited to interview. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Application Process
Follow the "Apply" link above and complete the application online and all supplemental questions;
Attach your resume;
Attach your cover letter (detailing how you meet the job requirements); and
Attach your writing sample suitable for assessing analytical and writing ability. A writing sample is not needed from attorneys currently working at the Oregon Department of Justice at the time of application. However, a copy may be requested at a later date if needed.
This OAJA-represented position will be filled at either the Assistant Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General level, salary range $9,063.00 - $17,597.00 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.
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