The Portland City Attorney’s Office seeks a Deputy City Attorney with a minimum of four years of experience as a licensed attorney to defend the City in tort matters in state and federal courts. 

The Attorney will be responsible for all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, conducting all aspects of discovery, court appearances, settlement negotiations, and trial work. The position requires excellent written and oral advocacy communication skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to manage a challenging caseload, and the flexibility to work both independently and as a team member. State and/or Federal Court civil litigation experience required. Prior public entity experience, including police liability, wrongful death, and constitutional claims litigation a plus.

Questions:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov   

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: 

1. Minimum four years experience as an attorney;
2. State and/or Federal Court litigation experience;
3. Excellent communication skills;
4. Excellent writing ability;
5. Proficiency in time and case management.

Additional requirements:

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Oregon State Bar Membership, in good standing, or membership in good standing in the Bar of another jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain Oregon State Bar Membership.

In addition to the cover letter and resume, in approximately 500 words or less please describe: 1) your experiences or participation with one or more of the following, and 2) what you learned:

• Experiences living, working, and/or interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities;
• Situations in which you have taken action to help resolve racial inequities;
• Steps you have taken to make workplaces and/or public spaces more inclusive; or
• Advocacy or support as a member of a historically underrepresented group in government decision-making.

If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please explain how you would demonstrate that commitment in this position.

About City of Portland Office of the City Attorney

The Portland City Attorney's Office is a law office of over 40 attorneys and 30 legal support professionals, equivalent to a mid-sized Portland law firm. The City Attorney's Office manages, directs and integrates a wide range of complex, sensitive legal services, often involving issues of significant visibility and substantial consequence for the City. The Office is responsible both for providing legal advice and advocacy on highly complex and sensitive issues in diverse areas of law to the Mayor, City Council, bureau managers, other City employees, boards and commissions and for ensuring that City officials and employees comply with the legal and ethical standards set forth in statue and code. The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basi...c life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.

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