General Counsel Division, Business Activities Section
The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking applicants for an attorney position in the Business Activities Section of the General Counsel Division.
The Business Activities Section and Position
BAS attorneys enjoy a diverse and stimulating practice, working closely with over 50 regulatory boards, commissions, and agencies to support their missions of public protection. Our clients include most health professional licensing and regulatory boards, numerous non-health professional licensing and regulatory boards, all of the divisions of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the Bureau of Labor and Industries, and others.
BAS seeks an experienced lawyer, with a strong interest in public service, as well as excellent research, writing, litigation, and client service skills to join a collaborative, skilled, and experienced team of attorneys. The successful applicant will likely be assigned to serve Oregonians as the primary contact counsel for some of the section’s professional licensing and regulatory boards, which could include the Construction Contractors Board, Landscape Contractors Board, Board of Tax Practitioners, Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board, and Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
During your representation of assigned client boards or agencies you will conduct research and provide advice on complex state and federal legal questions related to each agency’s regulatory area and governmental authority, handle all of your clients’ contested case litigation, and advise your clients regarding their critical daily business activities.
In this challenging and rewarding position, you will likely:
- Represent clients in contested cases against licensees who have allegedly engaged in serious misconduct or against individuals who have allegedly engaged in unlicensed practice or misrepresented themselves as being licensed practitioners;
- Handle contested cases as the primary attorney responsible for all parts of the hearing process, including discovery, motion practice, protective orders, preparation of exhibits and witnesses, representation at hearing, and any other hearing related legal work;
- Prior to a contested case, you will advise and assist clients with the regulatory investigation process, including assistance with preparation and issuance of subpoenas, training, strategy, conducting interviews, and other investigation related tasks;
- Provide legal advice related to administrative rulemaking and rulemaking procedures under Oregon’s APA, including helping craft rules, drafting of rulemaking documents, and assisting with advisory committees and the rulemaking process;
- Advise clients on statutory and rulemaking authority and interpretation, and assist clients with proposed legislative amendments; you will also act as a legislative bill reviewer for DOJ;
- Confer with and assist colleagues in DOJ Trial, Civil Enforcement, and Appellate Divisions with client related matters pending in state and federal court and on appeal;
- Advise and assist clients with Oregon Public Records Law and Public Meetings Law, including assisting with responding to public records requests and conducting public meetings; and
- During open public meetings, advise gubernatorially appointed boards consisting of some of the state’s most respected members of the profession regulated by that board, and assist the board in making legal and policy decisions that impact Oregonians.
Office Location/Remote Work: This position is Salem-based. However, Section attorneys generally work remotely, subject to personal preference, DOJ policies, and client or operational needs.
Professional Development: DOJ supports the professional development of its attorneys. We provide frequent in-house, Oregon State Bar accredited, continuing legal education seminars conducted by DOJ colleagues on topics within their practices and expertise. In addition, DOJ occasionally hosts seminars conducted by outside organizations, including the National Association of Attorneys General. Finally, DOJ attorneys receive membership in a national organization offering accredited, high quality continuing legal education seminars across a variety of subject matter areas.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Kyle J. Martin, Attorney-in-Charge, Business Activities Section, at (503) 947-4520.
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.
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Assistant Attorney General (Business Activities Section)
Closes April 28, 2025 at 11:58 p.m.
