Legal Policy Advisor – Juvenile Legal Policy Advisor

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Analyze proposed legislation and current laws, rules, policies, and business processes supporting juvenile court programs .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $9,908 - $15,371 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in juvenile law and court programs, with a strong ability to analyze legislation, develop training materials, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Proven experience in managing projects, drafting legal documents, and supporting grant objectives while maintaining high ethical standards.

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Juris Doctorate DegreeOregon State Bar MembershipJuvenile Law ExperienceLegal Research ExperiencePolicy Analysis

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Hard Skills

Legislation AnalysisDrafting Legal FormsStatistical AnalysisReport PreparationProject Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingMultitaskingProfessional Conduct

Tools & Technologies

Office Software ProgramsCurrent Technology Tools

Industry Keywords

Juvenile Court ProgramsOregon Revised StatutesOregon Administrative RulesFederal Grant ObjectivesJuvenile Delinquency Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze proposed legislation and current laws, rules, policies, and business processes supporting juvenile court programs
Help develop new juvenile programs to improve outcomes for youth and families in court
Provide directions for collecting and analyzing statewide court statistics
Draft legal forms, instructions, and training materials
Help develop and deliver training sessions for judges, OJD staff, and juvenile legal-system stakeholders
Submit legislative proposals
Draft and review fiscal impact statements
Serve on legislative work groups and task forces
Staff the Juvenile Court Improvement Advisory Committee and support related subcommittees and work groups
Provide input during Juvenile Delinquency Improvement Program Advisory Committee and Oregon State-Tribal Partnership Grant meetings
Support federal grant objectives and track grant requirements
Collaborate with the Court Programs Division Director and Juvenile Programs Manager on strategic planning and juvenile dependency and delinquency system improvements
Advise and consult with court administrators, judges, OJD staff, government agencies, the Oregon State Bar, Legal Aid, attorneys, mediators, community partners, and other stakeholders
Manage and multitask projects with conflicting requirements, priorities, and deadlines
Attend required in-person meetings, training sessions, office events, and occasional meetings, events, conferences, and local court visits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Four (4) years of legal and legal research experience in addition to experience supporting the position’s duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Current membership in good standing in the Oregon State Bar
Experience with juvenile law or juvenile court programs, preferably in Oregon
Knowledge of case law, Oregon Revised Statutes, and Oregon Administrative Rules
Experience accomplishing work through collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience analyzing existing or proposed policies, procedures, or legislation and developing recommendations
Skill identifying problems in business processes or consequences of changes to legal systems and experience implementing responsive solutions
Experience and skill preparing thorough and comprehensive written reports
Required cover letter addressing all Requested Skills and Attributes
Required updated resume or completed Job History/Work Experience in Workday
Authorization to work in the United States; OJD does not offer visa sponsorships
Must use and be familiar, experienced, and comfortable with current technology tools and office software programs
Subject to a criminal background check if a finalist
Must meet high standards of professional conduct and ethics and preserve confidentiality

Benefits

Comp & perks

OJD pays 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage
10 paid holidays
2 floating holidays
3 personal business days
Separate sick and vacation paid leaves
Optional insurances
Flexible spending plans
5% allowance for bilingual skills, including ASL, upon passing a skills test and being assigned to use those skills on the job
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Veterans’ or Oregon National Guard preference for eligible candidates