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.
In an ongoing effort to attract and retain diverse candidates, we are hopeful you’ll share our recruitment with members of your association, organization, or section members. I am available by phone or email if you have questions.
Apply here!
Assistant Attorney General (Bias Crime Resource Prosecutor)
Closes March 12, 2025 at 11:58 p.m.
