Assistant Managing Attorney (Legal Dispute and Resolution Manager 3)

Initial Posting Date:

02/11/2026

Application Deadline:

02/25/2026

Agency:

Department of Consumer & Business Services

Salary Range:

$8,299 - $12,385

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Managing Attorney (Legal Dispute and Resolution Manager 3)

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill two positions.

Our mission...

To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

These positions are with the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB). WCB provides timely and impartial resolution of disputes arising under the Workers' Compensation Law and Oregon Safe Employment Act.

These are management service positions and are not represented by a union.

Recruitment Timeline:

*These dates are approximate and are subject to change. *

Recruitment closes: February 25, 2026

1st round interviews: week of March 9, 2026

2nd round interviews: week of March 16, 2026

Anticipated start date: April 6, 2026

What’s in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment

• Colleagues who are passionate about public service

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

These positions are eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbents have gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.

Here’s what you will do:

As an Assistant Managing Attorney, you will be responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and managing the work of a team of the Board Review Division’s staff attorneys and paralegal staff, including work regarding cases before the Board on review from the Hearings Division, the Board’s Own Motion jurisdiction program, transcription, settlement, and file processing. Duties include:

• Assisting the Board with complex legal matters and ensuring consistency and quality of Board decisions regarding settlement matters, the Board’s Own Motion jurisdiction, crimes victims disputes, and third-party disputes

• Researching and drafting orders, and providing direct legal guidance to the Board Members on cases of particular complexity on Board review

• Ensuring that the Board’s rule making process compliance as required by statute,