Assistant County Attorney - Litigation Specialist

Multnomah County's Office of the County Attorney

Portland, Oregon, United States
Base: $106,057.90 - $159,087.14 annual; bonus/equi...
State tort litigation experience
Employment litigation expertise
42 u.s.c. §1983 litigation capability
This position serves as a litigation generalist managing a full caseload including state and federal court proceedings

Job Summary

  • This position serves as a litigation generalist managing a full caseload including state and federal court proceedings.
  • The role focuses on complex legal areas such as state torts, employment litigation, and constitutional rights claims for Multnomah County.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to provide creative solutions with minimal supervision while upholding high quality legal standards.

Matching Summary

This position serves as a litigation generalist managing a full caseload including state and federal court proceedings.

Salary

Base: $106,057.90 - $159,087.14 Annual; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • State tort litigation experience
  • Employment litigation expertise
  • 42 U.S.C. §1983 litigation capability
  • Firearm cases under ORS statutes
  • Habeas corpus petition handling

Nice-to-have

  • Public sector and municipal law background
  • High volume environment experience
  • Constitutional and civil rights claims
  • Creative problem solving skills
  • Collaborative relationship building

Key Requirements

  • Law degree from accredited college or university
  • 1 to 4 years of relevant litigation experience
  • Current membership in Oregon State Bar
  • Admitted to practice in Oregon State Court
  • Eligible for admission to U.S. District Courts and Ninth Circuit

Work Rights

Not specified

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