Assistant Attorney General; Economic Justice Section

Overview

Position Title: Assistant Attorney General (Economic Justice Section)

Initial Posting Date: 02/11/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/12/2026

Agency: Department of Justice

Salary Range: $9,063 - $17,597

Position Type: Employee

Office Location/Remote Work: This position is Portland-based with opportunities for working remotely on a hybrid schedule.

The Civil Enforcement Division of the Oregon Department of Justice seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, and 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, thgon.gov.

• Identify, investigate and prosecute complex matters related to antitrust or false claims enforcement actions.
• Issue investigative demands and take sworn witness interviews.
• Work with consulting experts and analysts to evaluate legal and strategic issues.
• Seek injunctive relief, civil penalties, or consumer restitution through negotiated settlements or litigation as appropriate.
• Possibly participate in or lead multistate antitrust enforcement efforts and collaborate with federal antitrust enforcers.
• Assist on other Economic Justice Section matters as needed.

• 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 must submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.
• Minimum of five (5) years' litigation or enforcement experience, including experience developing cases and handling complex document discovery; strong preference for candidates with more than ten (10) years of 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.

• Strong background in state or federal antitrust laws.
• Experience with false claims investigations or prosecutions.
• Experience leading investigations and working with opposing counsel.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills, strong analytical abilities, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving.
• Experience negotiating settlements and resolving disputes.
• Interest in technology and ability to learn and use new technologies and tools in investigations.
• Ability to independently manage a full workload and be an effective, responsive communicator.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Follow the "Apply" link and complete the online application and supplemental questions.
• Attach your resume, your cover letter…