Assistant County Attorney – Litigation Specialist

Multnomah County

. 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.

Posted 4/8/2026full-timePortland • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $106,058 - $159,087 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Health insurance
Paid time off

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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