Assistant County Attorney – Litigation Specialist
Multnomah County
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Portland • Oregon • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $106,058 - $159,087 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Manage a full caseload and handle all aspects of litigation from initial case analysis, responsive pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial and appeals in state and federal courts.
- Primary areas of responsibility will be state tort and employment litigation, 42 U.S.C. §1983 litigation, concealed handgun and firearm cases under ORS 166.293 and ORS 166.274, habeas corpus petitions, and other matters as assigned.
- Demonstrated ability to represent the County in a variety of complex legal areas with minimal direction and supervision.
- Utilize problem solving and innovation to provide creative options to help clients achieve their goals.
Requirements
- Law degree from an accredited college or university
- Between 1 and 4 years of relevant experience
- Current membership of Oregon State Bar, admitted to practice in Oregon State Court; certified or eligible for admission to practice in U.S. District Courts for the State of Oregon and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Ability to pass a professional reference check
- Additional years of litigation and trial experience (preferred)
- Experience with public sector and municipal law, highlighting any particular experience with cases involving constitutional and civil rights claims, federal and state employment claims, contract claims, tort claims including professional liability, and all other claims involving state or local government (preferred)
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
litigationcase analysisresponsive pleadingsdiscoverymotion practicetrialappealshabeas corpus petitionsstate tort litigationemployment litigation
Soft Skills
problem solvinginnovationcreativityclient representationindependenceminimal supervision
Certifications
law degreeOregon State Bar membershipadmitted to practice in Oregon State Courteligible for admission to U.S. District Courts for Oregoneligible for admission to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals