Assistant Attorney General – Child Advocacy & Protection Division

Oregon Department of Human Services

Assistant Attorney General handling legal advice and litigation for the Oregon Child Welfare Program. Collaborating on child safety and family improvement efforts while managing court appearances and legal tasks.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeEugene • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $9,063 - $17,597 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice and litigation services, particularly within child welfare, while effectively managing a high-volume workload and collaborating with various stakeholders. Proficient in oral advocacy and knowledgeable in the Oregon Rules of Evidence.

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Active Membership In Oregon State BarPractical Legal ExperienceOral Advocacy ProficiencyKnowledge Of Oregon Rules Of EvidenceValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceLitigation ServicesChild Welfare LawCourt AppearancesHigh-Volume Workload Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Oregon Department Of Human ServicesChild SafetyFamily OutcomesTrial Materials Transport

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive legal advice and litigation services to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Program
Work closely with ODHS regarding child safety and improve outcomes for children and families
Balance providing legal advice with court appearances
Manage high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment
Collaborate with agency-client representatives and internal support staff teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or reciprocity actively pending
Minimum of one year practical legal experience within the past ten years
Demonstrated oral advocacy proficiency
Practical knowledge of the Oregon Rules of Evidence or successful completion of law school Evidence course
Willingness and availability to travel, including overnight stays
Must have valid driver’s license
Ability to transport substantial amount of hearing or trial materials to court and client offices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities