2027 DOJ Honors Attorney Program

Initial Posting Date:

08/14/2026

Application Deadline:

09/20/2026

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$9,063.00-$9,519.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

2027 DOJ Honors Attorney Program

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Justice is accepting applications for our 2027 Honors Attorney Program. Placement will begin September 2027 following a comprehensive recruitment and evaluation process. Depending on assignment, selected candidates may be located in one of our Salem or Portland offices. Hybrid/remote options may be available for in-state candidates.

Program

The Oregon Department of Justice Honors Attorneys Program is designed to provide recent law school graduates, who have not yet engaged in the practice of law, the opportunity to gain public law experience. Honors Attorneys will be assigned to work on ongoing cases or client advice, and will have the opportunity to work on some of the most pressing issues facing Oregon. Whether you are interested in complex litigation, criminal law, defending state agency orders in administrative hearings, protecting Oregon's children, or constitutional issues, the Honors Attorney Program enables new attorneys to gain invaluable, hands-on experience in a wide range of legal disciplines alongside more experienced attorneys. As an employee of the Oregon Department of Justice, you will work with talented and dedicated attorneys and staff to represent the State of Oregon and its people.

Program Details

Honors Attorneys serve as Assistant Attorneys General for two years. Honors Attorneys typically rotate from one division to another after their first year, enabling them to obtain a breadth of experience in diverse areas of the law and to work with colleagues from different divisions in the office. This is a limited duration position from September 2027 through August 2029. Participants are eligible to apply for permanent positions with the department after completing their first year in the program, but they should not expect the Honors program appointment to extend beyond two years.

Oregon Department of Justice

With more than 1600 dedicated employees, including over 400 exceptional attorneys, the Oregon Department of Justice is the largest law firm in Oregon. Our goal is to be the best public law office in the nation. We are committed to finding, developing, and retaining the finest legal professionals. We offer our employees a challenging, fun, and rewarding work environment with great benefits--resulting in a satisfying career. Because of our size and the volume of legal work, we are able to entrust each attorney with an appropriate level of responsibility, helping people work productively by facilitating growth and development of their knowledge and skills. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings. Your backgrounds and insights help us grow and succeed in our mission. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to justice and motivated to work hard on important legal matters on behalf of Oregonians.

Assistant Attorneys General, acting on behalf of the Attorney General, represent the State of Oregon and officers and agencies of the State in most administrative and civil proceedings, all juvenile dependency proceedings and many criminal proceedings. The Department offers a broad range of opportunities for attorney