The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking an experienced civil litigator to join the Portland office of the Consumer Protection Section in the Civil Enforcement Division.
This section investigates and prosecutes violations of the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. If hired, you will work on high value and high-profile cases that cover a wide range of consumer protection areas, including consumer finance, health care, education, retail sales and telecommunications. Our ideal candidate is self-directed but enjoys working collaboratively, thinks creatively and strategically about the law, and has the skills and experience to lead or assist with complex public enforcement investigations, multiparty settlement negotiations, and litigation through trial.
You will issue civil investigative demands, take sworn witness interviews, manage large document reviews, work with consulting experts and investigators, evaluate legal and strategic issues and make recommendations to decisionmakers. When warranted, you will seek consumer restitution, penalties and injunctive relief through a negotiated settlement or, if necessary, litigation in state or federal court. You may also lead complex multistate investigations with other state attorneys general and federal consumer protection agencies to address trending issues occurring on a regional or national scale.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Kelly Harpster, Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Enforcement Division, at 971-673-5004.
Required
- Active membership and in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or reciprocity in progress at the time of application.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ recent civil litigation experience, including demonstrated experience handling complex discovery, motion practice, and trial experience.
- Experience handling state or federal public enforcement actions, consumer class actions, and/or litigating UDAP and other consumer law claims preferred.
- First or second chair experience in complex or aggregate litigation in state or federal court.
- Willing and able to manage a robust caseload with time-sensitive assignments, to consistently produce high quality work, and to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Willing and able to make recommendations and provide regular reporting to internal decisionmakers.
- Superior writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and ability to think creatively about complex legal problems.
- Willing and able to travel.
- Able to clear all actual or potential ethical conflicts to represent the state.
- Strong work ethic and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
Applicants most closely matching the needs of the position will be invited to interview.
Assistant Attorney General (Consumer Protection)
Closes December 2, 2024 at 11:58 p.m.
