Assistant County Attorney - Litigation Specialist

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$106,057.90 - $159,087.14 Annual

Department:

Non-Departmental

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

This position is open continuous, with a first review of applications occurring at 9:00 a.m. on April 23rd, 2026.  Interested applicants should apply without delay.

Note: This position will be filled as an Assistant County Attorney 1.  Please click the links to see the job classifications for additional information.

If your passion is around working closely with people to help them develop clear understandings of their challenges, building collaborative relationships, and crafting creative solutions designed and executed with long term strategic goals in mind. If you are interested in advising large government, institutional or corporate clients, and have the flexibility to serve multiple agencies inside a large organization on a variety of topics. And you just happen to be looking for a new opportunity.

We should talk.

As an Assistant County Attorney  - Litigation Specialist with Multnomah County's Office of the County Attorney, you will be a part of the County's in-house legal team. As a litigation generalist, you will manage a full caseload and handle all aspects of litigation from initial case analysis, responsive pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial and appeals in state and federal courts.  Primary areas of responsibility will be state tort and employment litigation, 42 U.S.C. §1983 litigation, concealed handgun and firearm cases under ORS 166.293 and ORS 166.274, habeas corpus petitions, and other matters as assigned.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to represent the County in a variety of complex legal areas with minimal direction and supervision. They have the ability to utilize problem solving and innovation to provide creative options to help clients achieve their goals. Highest quality legal work, strong work ethic, ability to work as an effective member of a legal team, and intellectual curiosity.

To Qualify:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Law degree from an accredited college or university.

• Between 1 and 4 years of relevant experience

• Current membership of Oregon State Bar, admitted to practice in Oregon State Court; certified or eligible for admission to practice in U.S. District Courts for the State of Oregon and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

• Ability to pass a professional reference check

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Additional years of litigation and trial experience

• Experience with public sector and municipal law, highlighting any particular experience with cases involving constitutional and civil rights claims, federal and state employment claims, contract claims, tort claims including professional liability, and all other claims involving state or local government

• Experience working in a high volume environment or working with clients who work in a high volume environment

• Experience prosecuting or defending civil claims in Oregon state and federal courts.

*Transferable Skills: Your transfe