Assistant Attorney General (Antitrust, False Claims & Privacy)

Initial Posting Date:

02/05/2025

Application Deadline:

03/10/2025

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$8,842 - $17,168

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Attorney General (Antitrust, False Claims & Privacy)

Job Description:

Civil Enforcement Division - Antitrust, False Claims & Privacy

Duties and Responsibilities

The Civil Enforcement Division of the Oregon Department of Justice is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced attorney with a strong interest or background in privacy and cybersecurity to join our Antitrust, False Claims, & Privacy Section. The Civil Enforcement Division is the Oregon DOJ’s plaintiff’s civil litigation arm. The primary role for this attorney position will be to help enforce Oregon’s consumer data privacy law, ORS 646A.570-646A.589 (also known as the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act), and assist with all aspects of the Section’s privacy and data security work. The work often involves cutting edge issues of privacy law and policy across an array of traditional and emerging industries.

Working alone or in teams, this attorney will apply their skills and experience to identify, investigate and prosecute complex civil cases related to data privacy and security, and other priority areas for the Department.  Duties will include issuing investigative demands, taking sworn witness interviews, management of large document reviews, and working with consulting experts and investigators to evaluate legal and strategic issues, in order to make recommendations to decisionmakers. When warranted, this attorney will seek consumer restitution, penalties, and injunctive relief through a negotiated settlement or, if necessary, through litigation in state or federal court. The attorney in this position may also participate in or lead joint investigations with other state attorneys general and federal consumer protection agencies to address trending issues occurring on a national scale. In addition, this attorney may be tasked with assisting on other Section matters as needed.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Tim Smith, Attorney-in-Charge, Antitrust, False Claims, & Privacy Section, Civil Enforcement Division, at 503.798.3297 or tim.smith@doj.oregon.gov.

Office Location/Remote Work

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

Required

• Be admitted to the Oregon bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Oregon Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Oregon Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.
• Minimum of five (5) years' civil litigation experience, which includes experience developing cases, handling complex discovery, and motion practice.
• Experience taking or defending depositions in state or federal court actions.
• Experience negotiating settlements and resolving disputes.
• Willingness and ability to litigate complex civil cases.
• Willingness and ability to manage a robust caseload with time-sensitive assignments, to consistently produce high quality work, and to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and be able to think creatively about complex legal issues.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Ability to clear all actual or potential ethical conflicts to represent the state.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to public service.

Desired Experience

Ideal candidates passionate about a career in civil enforcement, consumer protection and privacy law, should have some, or all, of the following skills and attributes:

• Strong background in privacy, data protection, or consumer protection law.
• Experience conducting investigations and working with opposing counsel.
• Interest in technology and capable of learning new technologies, as well as deploying technical tools to advance investigations.
• Practical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of independently managing a full workload.
• Be an effective and responsive communicator.
• A current CIPP/US certification.

Applicants most closely matching the needs of the position will be invited to interview.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Application Process
 

Diversity is a core value of the Oregon Department of Justice.  We are working to build and maintain an inclusive and equitable work environment.  Every employee expands our diversity by contributing to the range of ways to understand and communicate with one another, identify challenges, and work cooperatively.

• Follow the "Apply" link above and complete the application online and all supplemental questions;
• Attach your resume;
• Attach your cover letter (detailing how you meet the job requirements); and
• Attach your writing sample (not to exceed seven pages) suitable for assessing analytical and writing ability.

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 here.

ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both requested documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your state-issued login, and apply via the Jobs Hub Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates.

The Oregon 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 1,400 employees in ten divisions, including over 300 lawyers, are dedicated to the rule of law and serving the people of Oregon and its government.  

The Attorney General and our divisions are dedicated to: 

• Providing ethical, independent and high quality legal services to state government;
• Safeguarding consumers from fraud and unfair business practices;
• Fighting crime and helping crime victims; 
• Advocating for vulnerable children;
• Supporting families through the collection of child support;  
• Enforcing environmental protections; 
• Defending the civil rights of all Oregonians;
• Pursuing justice and upholding the rule of law.  

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.

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, click HERE.

Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem OR, 97301
DOJ.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov

Phone: (503) 947-4328

Apply