Paralegal; Economic Justice Section - Portland

Paralegal (Economic Justice Section) – Portland

Oregon Department of Justice – Pay range: $5,066 – $7,774 per month.
Initial posting date: 12/17/2025;
Final date to receive applications: 01/07/2026.

The Oregon Department of Justice seeks an experienced paralegal to join the Civil Enforcement Division in Portland for a hybrid in‑office/remote position. The selected candidate will provide paralegal assistance to attorneys in the Economic Justice Section, primarily supporting consumer protection litigation while also handling other matters as business needs require. Training is conducted in person at the Portland legal office and requires a minimum of three days per week on‑site.

After training, the position offers a hybrid schedule that requires at least two days in the office and up to three days of remote work.

The Economic Justice Section includes the Department’s antitrust, false claims, privacy, and consumer protection teams. It investigates and civilly prosecutes violations of the Unlawful Trade Practices Act, the Oregon Antitrust Law, the Oregon False Claims Act, and the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act. In addition to deterring, stopping, and punishing unlawful conduct, the section educates consumers and businesses about their rights and obligations, operates a Consumer Protection Hotline, and helps resolve disputes informally.

The work aligns with the Attorney General’s priority of protecting seniors, consumers, and working families.

• Independently analyze opponents’ pleadings and correspondence; draft responses (e.g., motions, replies) or initiate appropriate action.
• Track case progress and prepare necessary pleadings (motions, orders, complaints, briefs, judgments, stipulations, memoranda); edit and proofread documents.
• Review case files for sufficiency, obtain additional information, locate evidence via public records, and assist in the investigatory process.
• Review discovery materials; summarize, digest, and code transcripts; schedule depositions and manage related fees and notices.
• Research and interpret state and federal statutes, regulations, and rules; summarize legislative histories.
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, file logs, and the section’s “brief bank” of prior legal research.
• Respond to inquiries about technical and legal aspects of cases, ensuring confidentiality; communicate with opposing parties, complainants, witnesses, and defendants.

• Two‑year associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies.
• Or eighteen months of paralegal experience.
• Or any combination of training and experience that demonstrates legal work, independent judgment, legal terminology, discovery and trial procedures, ethics, document preparation, and witness interview skills.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work and deadlines.
• Experience working independently across all aspects of civil litigation.
• Experience drafting complaints, petitions, motions, discovery requests, and subpoenas.
• Experience assisting attorneys with electronic filing in federal and state courts.
• Experience interviewing witnesses and preparing depositions.
• Experience communicating with clients and third parties.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of sensitive case information.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Relativity, and Everlaw.
• Experience using an electronic case‑management system.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability skills.

• Exposure to a variety of practice areas within the Economic Justice Section.
• Permanent, full‑time employment.
• Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays and special days off.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Peer and management support and representation by SEIU.
• Opportunity to expand professional skills.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability. It is committed to workplace diversity.

To apply:

All applicants will have only one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. If the document did not attach, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or have questions, contact doj.recruitmentgon.gov. Any materials emailed before the posting deadline will be associated with your application.

Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem OR 97301
doj.recruitmentgon.gov
Phone: (503) 947‑4328
Fax: (503) 373‑0367