Senior Assistant Legal Counsel; Underfill Assistant Legal Counsel

Overview

Senior Assistant Legal Counsel – Marion County, OR – Full‑time, Exempt –

Location:

Salem, OR. Salem, OR, United States.

• Assist Marion County Legal Counsel in providing legal advice and representation to the Board of Commissioners, elected officials, and county departments.
• Prepare and conduct trial court litigation (torts, liens, county actions, state/federal actions) and represent county before administrative tribunals, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Draft legal documents (memoranda, opinions, complaints, answers, interrogatories, orders, pretrial orders, settlement releases, jury instructions, contracts, deeds, resolutions).
• Provide written opinions, seminars, and training sessions to county employees.
• Cross‑train in various areas of law to provide legal advice and representation as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Oregon State Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• At least four additional years of experience practicing civil law, with emphasis in municipal government, civil law, or litigation.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills and the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Knowledge of state and federal civil practice, municipal law, local government and administrative civil practice, public labor and employment law, public meeting and records laws, public contracting laws, and confidentiality laws.
• Current driver’s license and acceptable driving history.