Assistant Attorney General (Economic Justice Section)

Initial Posting Date:

06/24/2026

Application Deadline:

07/23/2026

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$9,063 - $17,597

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Attorney General (Economic Justice Section)

Job Description:

Civil Enforcement Division, Economic Justice Section

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, and working with consulting experts and analysts to evaluate legal and strategic issues. When warranted, this attorney will seek injunctive relief, civil penalties, or consumer restitution through a negotiated settlement or, if necessary, through litigation. The attorney in this position may also participate in or lead multistate efforts to enforce antitrust law, and the attorney may collaborate with federal antitrust enforcers. In addition, this attorney may be tasked with assisting on other Section matters as needed.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Tim Smith, Attorney-in-Charge, Economic Justice Section, at tim.smith@doj.oregon.gov.

Office Location/Remote Work

The incumbent for this position may be based in either our Salem or Portland office and will have access to work remotely on a hybrid schedule. If the selected finalist is based in the Salem office, please note that occasional travel to the Portland Legal office will be required a few times per year for meetings.

Required

• 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. Candidates eligible to waive into the Oregon Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.

• Minimum of five (5) years' litigation or enforcement experience, which includes experience developing cases and handling complex document discovery with a strong preference for candidates with more than ten (10) years litigation or enforcement experience.

• 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 periodically travel.

• Ability to clear all actual or potential ethical conflicts to represent the state.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to public service.

Desired Experience

Ideal candidates passionate about a career in antitrust and false claims enforcement should have som