Assistant Attorney General (Economic Justice Section)

Assistant Attorney General (Economic Justice Section) Salary Range: $9,063 - $17,597 per month Location: Salem or Portland office, with hybrid remote schedule. Occasional travel to Portland required for office meetings. Job Description The Civil Enforcement Division of the Oregon Department of Justice seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, experienced attorney with a strong interest or background in antitrust and false claims to join our Economic Justice Section. This section brings legal actions on behalf of the Attorney General to protect consumers and working families and ensure healthy competition in the marketplace, so that Oregonians are offered the best goods and services at the best price. The work often involves cutting edge issues of law and policy across an array of traditional and emerging industries. The attorney in this position will focus on antitrust and false claims enforcement. Working alone or in teams, this attorney will apply their skills and experience to identify, investigate and prosecute complex matters related to antitrust or false claims enforcement actions. Duties will include: Issuing investigative demands Taking sworn witness interviews Working with consulting experts and analysts to evaluate legal and strategic issues Seeking injunctive relief, civil penalties, or consumer restitution through a negotiated settlement or, if necessary, through litigation Participating in or leading multistate efforts to enforce antitrust law and collaborating with federal antitrust enforcers Assisting on other Section matters as needed Required Qualifications 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 Minimum of five (5) years’ litigation or enforcement experience, including complex document discovery; preference for more than ten (10) years Experience taking or defending depositions in state or federal court actions or conducting investigative interviews Willingness and ability to litigate complex civil cases Willingness and ability to travel periodically Ability to clear all actual or potential ethical conflicts to represent the state Strong work ethic and commitment to public service Desired Experience Strong background in state or federal antitrust laws Experience with false claims investigations or prosecutions Experience leading investigations and working with opposing counsel Superior writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and ability to think creatively about complex legal issues Experience negotiating settlements and resolving disputes Interest in technology and capable of learning new technologies and utilizing technical tools to advance investigations Practical and creative problem‑solving abilities Capacity to independently manage a full workload Effective and responsive communication Goal‑oriented and self‑starter comfortable working both independently and collaboratively Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement 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 status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oregon Department of Justice