Organization

Oregon Department of Justice
Salem, Oregon

Posted Date

January 23, 2025

Contact Information

Gennifer Brown
DOJ.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov

Civil Enforcement Division, Civil Recovery Section

 

The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking applicants for an attorney position in the Civil Recovery Section of the Civil Enforcement Division.  This position may be based in our Portland, Salem or Eugene offices, with opportunities for some remote work.  The Civil Recovery Section represents all state agencies, boards, and commissions in bankruptcy cases, receiverships, collections, foreclosures, and a wide variety of civil litigation.  This position offers a diverse bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, and collection practice, including:

 

  • Representation of state agencies in consumer and business bankruptcy cases.
  • Participation in national chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, including mega cases.
  • Adversary proceedings, including nondischargeability actions and preference avoidance.
  • Contested case proceedings, including objections to confirmation, motions to dismiss, claims disallowance, automatic stay litigation, and discharge injunction proceedings.
  • State court receiverships.
  • Judicial and nonjudicial foreclosures.
  • Secured transactions and statutory lien analysis.
  • Advice and litigation in complex creditor-rights matters.
  • Complex civil litigation, including commercial, environmental, breach of contract and wildfire litigation.

 

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Michael Grant, Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Recovery Section, at 503-934-4400.

 

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 (Civil Recovery Section)

Closes February 13, 2025 at 11:58 p.m.