Assistant Attorney General (Labor & Employment Section)

General Counsel Division, Labor and Employment SectionThe Oregon Department of Justice is seeking applicants for attorney positions in the Labor and Employment Section of the General Counsel Division. The Department of Justice promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging among our employees and seeks applicants with awareness and commitment to these values. As we advise our clients and engage with one another, these values motivate and guide our interactions.The successful applicant will join the team of attorneys in the Labor and Employment Section who advise the state in its role as an employer on labor and employment matters. The Labor and Employment Section attorneys also represent the state in labor arbitrations and before the Oregon Employment Relations Board. The State of Oregon is the largest public employer in Oregon, providing the attorneys in the Labor and Employment Section with opportunities to work on varied, interesting, and often cutting-edge legal issues. Duties will include:Advice on state and federal employment laws including ADA, Pay Equity, Title VII, FMLA/OFLA, Veteran’s preference, and USERRA.Advice on labor issues under collective bargaining agreements and the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA).Representation at administrative hearings and labor arbitrations involving disciplinary or other personnel actions, Unfair Labor Practice complaints, and contract interpretation issues.Advice on and supervision of a broad range of investigations related to the workplace, including discrimination and harassment complaints, whistleblower complaints, and investigations regarding workplace conduct.Conducting trainings for clients covering a range of employment law subjects.Attributes of a successful candidate will include:Excellent written and oral advocacy that includes application of equity-based principles.Strong legal research and writing skills.Accountability for work product and time management skills.A growth mind-set and openness to receiving constructive feedback.Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues and clients.Office Location/Remote Work:This position is Salem-based with opportunities for working remotely on a hybrid schedule.Minimum Qualifications:Law degree from a fully accredited law school and an active member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar by the time of appointment.At least two years of either labor or employment law experience preferred; or a combination of career and legal experience relevant to the position duties such as handling litigation, legal research and writing, or advising on government law matters.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging where individual experiences and perspectives are valued and supported.Applicants are asked to provide details in their cover letter and resume that explain how their education, training, and experience meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants most closely matching the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.Questions regarding this position may be directed to Tessa Sugahara, Attorney-in-Charge, Labor and Employment Section, at 503-931-8048, or Sylvia Cramond, Assistant Attorney-in-Charge, at 971-707-8329.

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