Assistant Attorney General (Civil Recovery Section)

Initial Posting Date:

11/25/2025

Application Deadline:

12/29/2025

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$8,842 - $17,168

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Attorney General (Civil Recovery Section)

Job Description:

Civil Enforcement Division, Civil Recovery Section

Duties and Responsibilities

The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking an experienced civil litigator to join the Civil Recovery Section of the Civil Enforcement Division. This position may be based in our Salem or Portland offices, with opportunities for remote work.  The Civil Recovery Section represents all state agencies, boards, and commissions in a broad plaintiff-side civil litigation practice. Section attorneys also represent the state in probate, collections and bankruptcy proceedings. 

The successful applicant will have a unique opportunity to work on wildfire investigations and cost recovery litigation.  The Civil Recovery Section represents the Oregon Department of Forestry, the Oregon State Fire Marshal, and other state agencies in recovering wildfire-related costs.   This work will allow the successful applicant to develop strong client relationships and build cases from the ground up. The successful applicant will assist agencies in investigating the origins and causes of wildfires, work with investigators and other experts, and engage in investigative discovery (including investigative depositions) to identify a responsible party.  When a responsible party is identified, the successful applicant will represent state agencies in litigation to recover their wildfire-related costs and damages.

In addition to wildfire work, the successful applicant may also work in other types of cases within the Civil Recovery Section, including claims arising from:

• Contracts.

• Damage to State Property.

• Fraud and Overpayments.

• Injunctive Relief.

• Real Property Disputes.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Michael Grant, Attorney-in-Charge, Civil Recovery Section, at 503-934-4400.

Required

• Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar by the time of appointment.

• At least five (5) years of experience in civil litigation in Oregon state or federal court, including first chair trial experience and experience in torts, contracts, real property and/or commercial litigation.

• Possess superior analytical, advocacy, research, verbal communication, and writing skills.

• Strong work ethic.

• Experience taking and defending depositions in state or federal court actions.

• Collaborative work history with lawyers and non-lawyers.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and an inclusive working environment where diverse individual experiences and perspectives are valued and supported.

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

Desired Experience

• Experience representing clients in wildfire investigations and cost recovery litigation is preferred, but is not required.

• Experience communicating directly with clients and managing cl