Chief Counsel - Trial Division

* Develop strong professional relationships with the Governor’s Office and leadership throughout state government;* Develop litigation strategies for some of the State’s most important or complex cases;* Advise the Attorney General and the Deputy Attorney General on formulating the state's legal position on issues that present themselves in state government;* Work with the other legal divisions to build effective communication and coordination on the development of the state's legal positions;* Manage the personnel of the Division, including managers, Assistant Attorneys General, and support staff;* Participate in the appointment of Division personnel;* Participate in the preparation of the Division's budget and oversee its implementation;* Formulate and implement internal management and work-processing systems to best process and monitor the Division's work; and* Provide counsel to the Attorney General and Deputy on legal and administrative matters.* Four years of management or other relevant experience, including management of practicing attorneys, AND possession of a Juris Doctor degree;* Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar or reciprocity in progress at the time of application.* Significant civil litigation experience, especially in complex or high-stakes matters;* An understanding of Oregon law and government structure, complemented by an appreciation of the role of the Oregon Department of Justice in representing the state, its agencies, and its officials;* The ability to formulate sound state legal policy in a broad range of substantive and procedural (and sometimes sensitive) areas;* The ability to provide the highest quality legal work;* The ability to provide leadership to a diverse staff of attorneys at all experience levels;* Significant and relevant experience advising clients (government experience preferred);* Willingness and availability to travel.* Providing ethical, sophisticated, and high-quality legal services to state government;* Confronting fraudulent business practices and corporate wrongdoing to protect every Oregon consumer;* Fighting crime and supporting victims and survivors;* Advocating to protect and improve the lives of abused and vulnerable children;* Supporting families through the collection of child support;* Enforcing environmental and climate change protections to support a healthy planet;* Seeking social justice and defending the civil and human rights of all Oregonians; and* Pursuing justice and steadfastly upholding the rule of law. #J-18808-Ljbffr