Assistant Attorney General (Federal Oversight Unit)

Initial Posting Date:

05/22/2026

Application Deadline:

06/16/2026

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$9,063 - $17,597

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Attorney General (Federal Oversight Unit)

Job Description:

Trial Division, Federal Oversight Unit

The Trial Division is seeking an outstanding lawyer to join the Department of Justice's Federal Oversight Unit (FOU) in the Portland office to handle litigation against the federal government. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule of working in the office and remotely.

The Federal Oversight Unit litigates affirmative cases against federal agencies and officials, often in coordination with other states. These cases are staffed by a small number of attorneys assigned to FOU as well as attorneys assigned to other components of the Trial Division and other DOJ Divisions. In 2025, Oregon brought in 52 lawsuits against the federal government, including prevailing at trial in a challenge to the President’s federalization of the Oregon National Guard and leading the multistate case challenging tariffs recently affirmed in the U.S. Supreme Court.

If selected, you will be responsible for handling a high-intensity caseload, including developing complaints and filing and arguing preliminary injunction and dispositive motions. You will work closely with the Attorney General’s office and colleagues throughout Oregon DOJ, the leaders of state agencies, and your counterparts in other state Attorney General offices. 

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Brian Marshall, FOU Attorney-in-Charge, by e-mail (brian.s.marshall@doj.oregon.gov) or at 503-507-5014, or Dustin Buehler, Special Counsel to the Attorney General, by e-mail (dustin.buehler@doj.oregon.gov) or at 503-510-6595.

Required

• At least 5 years of litigation experience (or many more!).

• Extremely strong legal research and writing skills.

• Willingness and availability to travel occasionally throughout the country for court appearances and other case-related work, including overnight stays away from home.

• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar (or eligible for and willing to submit a Comity Application to the Oregon State Bar).

Requested

• Experience in litigating complex cases in federal courts, especially briefing novel or complex legal issues.

• Experience litigating in trial courts for or against the federal government, including experien