Assistant County Attorney - Litigation Specialist

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$106,057.90 - $159,087.14 Annual

Department:

Non-Departmental

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

This position is open continuous, with a first review of applications occurring at 9:00 a.m. on April 23rd, 2026. Interested applicants should apply without delay.

Note: This position will be filled as an Assistant County Attorney 1. Please click the links to see the job classifications for additional information.

If your passion is around working closely with people to help them develop clear understandings of their challenges, building collaborative relationships, and crafting creative solutions designed and executed with long term strategic goals in mind. If you are interested in advising large government, institutional or corporate clients, and have the flexibility to serve multiple agencies inside a large organization on a variety of topics. And you just happen to be looking for a new opportunity.

We should talk.

As an Assistant County Attorney - Litigation Specialist with Multnomah County's Office of the County Attorney, you will be a part of the County's in-house legal team. As a litigation generalist, you will manage a full caseload and handle all aspects of litigation from initial case analysis, responsive pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial and appeals in state and federal courts. Primary areas of responsibility will be state tort and employment litigation, 42 U.S.C. §1983 litigation, concealed handgun and firearm cases under ORS 166.293 and ORS 166.274, habeas corpus petitions, and other matters as assigned.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to represent the County in a variety of complex legal areas with minimal direction and supervision. They have the ability to utilize problem solving and innovation to provide creative options to help clients achieve their goals. Highest quality legal work, strong work ethic, ability to work as an effective member of a legal team, and intellectual curiosity.

To Qualify:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Law degree from an accredited college or university.
• Between 1 and 4 years of relevant experience
• Current membership of Oregon State Bar, admitted to practice in Oregon State Court; certified or eligible for admission to practice in U.S. District Courts for the State of Oregon and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Ability to pass a professional reference check

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Additional years of litigation and trial experience
• Experience with public sector and municipal law, highlighting any particular experience with cases involving constitutional and civil rights claims, federal and state employment claims, contract claims, tort claims including professional liability, and all other claims involving state or local government
• Experience working in a high volume environment or working with clients who work in a high volume environment
• Experience prosecuting or defending civil claims in Oregon state and federal courts.

*Transferable Skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation:

Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application.

A completed online application including:

• An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision.
• An uploaded cover letter that expands on your resume and details your prior experience and how it may align with the preferred and desired areas.
• A writing sample, ideally an Oregon or federal court motion or pleading from contested arbitration, no more than 15 pages in length.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications. We may do an additional preferred review to identify those highest qualified.
• Phone Interviews
• Panel Interviews
• Professional Reference Checks

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Dale Cornelius

Email:

dale.cornelius@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 9395990

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

9060 - Assistant County Attorney 1