Assistant Attorney General (Infrastructure and Transportation Section)

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General Counsel Division, Infrastructure and Transportation Section

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) seeks one attorney to join the Infrastructure and Transportation Section (INS) of the General Counsel Division. The successful applicant will work within INS to provide general counsel advice and legal services to state agencies, including transactional support and advice.

The Infrastructure and Transportation Section

INS supports the delivery of the state’s most critical built infrastructure and transportation services.

INS attorneys serve the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and other transportation agencies, providing advice and legal services, supporting administration, operation, and maintenance of the state’s transportation services and infrastructure. INS attorneys routinely advise ODOT regarding: its legal authorities; environmental compliance programs (e.g. National Environmental Protection Act, Clean Water Act, solid and hazardous waste programs, etc.); land use and other issues in planning and permitting; land interest acquisition; maintenance jurisdiction and operation responsibilities for the transportation system; and procurement and contracting to support project development over the lifecycle of the project.

Additionally, INS attorneys provide specialized advice and transactional support to all state agencies, such as Oregon Department of Administrative Services and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, involved in design and construction projects, through project planning, procurement, contract development, contract review, and administration. INS attorneys also provide legal services supporting the state’s efforts to increase equity and accessibility throughout state government. Our work requires our attorneys to develop a deep understanding of Oregon’s public contracting code and infrastructure needs.

Position Description

The successful applicant will have a combined practice providing transactional advice and oral and written advice to agencies regarding their programs and authorities. This recruitment seeks candidates willing and able to work collaboratively with other attorneys and client representatives; willing and able to engage in and support contested case hearings work; interested and proficient in procurement and contracting, including contract administration and disputes; and driven to provide strategic, quality legal services to state agencies.

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Office Location/Remote Work

This position is Salem-based with opportunities for working remotely on a hybrid schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants are asked to provide details in their cover letter and resume that explain how their education, training, and experience meet the minimum qualifications. You may still be considered if you do not have all or some of the “Preferred Qualifications.” Applicants most closely matching the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Andrea Goodwin, Attorney-in-Charge, Infrastructure and Transportation Section, at 971-218-1657 or .

Application Process

To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link above and complete the application online and all supplemental questions.

This OAJA-represented position will be filled at either the Assistant Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General level, salary range $8,842.00 - $17,168.00 per month, depending primarily on years of legal practice experience and other factors. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted reflects base salary only. For a partial list of our benefits, you can learn .

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The Department of Justice

The Mission of the Oregon Department of Justice is to serve state government and to support safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon by providing essential justice services. Its over 1,600 employees in ten divisions, including nearly 400 lawyers, are dedicated to the rule of law and serving the people of Oregon and its government.

The Attorney General and our ten divisions are dedicated to:

Working for the Department of Justice

Assistant Attorneys General, on behalf of the Attorney General, represent the State of Oregon and state-elected and appointed officials, agencies, boards and commissions in most civil and many criminal proceedings. The Department offers a broad range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues that face our state and make a difference to the citizens of Oregon while providing unparalleled career satisfaction and professional prospects.

Conduct Expectations

The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to provide justice and uphold the rule of law. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the Department.

Diversity is a core value of the Department of Justice and the department’s General Counsel Division. We are working to build and maintain a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. Every employee expands our diversity through varied experiences and perspectives, and by contributing to the range of ways to understand and communicate with one another, identify challenges, and work cooperatively.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

For additional information regarding working for the Department of Justice and application assistance,

Oregon Department of Justice

1162 Court St NE

Salem OR, 97301

Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367