Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Investigate and litigate violations of laws prohibiting deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable business practices .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $9,063 - $17,597 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation and consumer protection, with a strong ability to independently manage caseloads and drive cases toward trial or resolution. Proficient in drafting motions, conducting civil discovery, and collaborating with enforcement partners on complex legal issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Membership In Oregon State BarCivil Litigation ExperienceConsumer Protection ExperienceSuperior Writing And Oral Advocacy SkillsExperience With Electronic Discovery

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Hard Skills

Civil LitigationConsumer Protection LawCase ManagementMotions DraftingNegotiationDiscovery Issuance And ReviewTrial PreparationAnalytical SkillsData AnalyticsMulti-Party Settlement Negotiations

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicCommitment To Public ServiceCreative Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Oregon State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Civil InvestigationsConsumer Class ActionsFederal CourtState CourtAntitrust MattersPrivacy MattersFalse Claims Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate and litigate violations of laws prohibiting deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable business practices
Handle all phases of civil investigations and litigation in state and federal court
Develop cases and investigation strategy
Issue and review civil discovery
Draft and argue motions
Try cases and negotiate settlements
Collaborate with consumer protection enforcement partners from other states on regional and national issues
Occasionally assist with antitrust, privacy, or false claims matters
Independently manage caseloads and drive cases toward trial or resolution
Represent the State of Oregon and state-elected and appointed officials, agencies, boards, and commissions in civil and criminal proceedings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or clear eligibility to waive into the Oregon Bar at the time of application
Candidates eligible to waive into the Oregon Bar must submit proof of completed application and temporary practice authority before the first day of employment
At least two years of recent civil litigation or consumer protection experience
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a caseload and move cases forward through all phases of litigation or resolution
Superior writing and oral advocacy skills
Excellent analytical skills and ability to think creatively about complex legal problems
Strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to public service
Willingness and ability to occasionally travel, which may include overnight stays
Experience handling state or federal civil enforcement actions, consumer class actions, or other complex consumer law claims
Experience with electronic discovery
Interest in data analytics and capacity to learn new technologies and use new technical tools to advance investigations
Experience with multi-party settlement negotiations
Resume, cover letter, and writing sample required for application; writing sample not required from attorneys currently working at the Oregon Department of Justice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote work schedule
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participation; participating members have base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS
Equal opportunity and workplace diversity commitment