Assistant Managing Attorney (Legal Dispute and Resolution Manager 3)
Initial Posting Date:
02/11/2026
Application Deadline:
02/25/2026
Agency:
Department of Consumer & Business Services
Salary Range:
$8,299 - $12,385
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Assistant Managing Attorney (Legal Dispute and Resolution Manager 3)
Job Description:
This recruitment will be used to fill two positions.
Our mission...
To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.
The
Department of Consumer and Business Services
(DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.
These positions are with the
Workers' Compensation Board
(WCB). WCB provides timely and impartial resolution of disputes arising under the Workers' Compensation Law and Oregon Safe Employment Act.
These are management service positions and are not represented by a union.
Recruitment Timeline:
*These dates are approximate and are subject to change. *
Recruitment closes: February 25, 2026
1st round interviews: week of March 9, 2026
2nd round interviews: week of March 16, 2026
Anticipated start date: April 6, 2026
What’s in it for you:
Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
Colleagues who are passionate about public service
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a
competitive benefits package
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
Possible eligibility for the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
These positions are eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbents have gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.
Here’s what you will do:
As an Assistant Managing Attorney, you will be responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and managing the work of a team of the Board Review Division’s staff attorneys and paralegal staff, including work regarding cases before the Board on review from the Hearings Division, the Board’s Own Motion jurisdiction program, transcription, settlement, and file processing. Duties include:
Assisting the Board with complex legal matters and ensuring consistency and quality of Board decisions regarding settlement matters, the Board’s Own Motion jurisdiction, crimes victims disputes, and third-party disputes
Researching and drafting orders, and providing direct legal guidance to the Board Members on cases of particular complexity on Board review
Ensuring that the Board’s rule making process compliance as required by statute, the public meeting laws, and requirements set forth by the Secretary of State
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please
review the position description
.
Here’s what you need to qualify:
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctorate degree and admission to the Bar of any state or federal jurisdiction AND four years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience managing contested case hearings or trials lawyers AND three years of experience conducting contested case hearings or as a trial lawyer
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience related to the
class concept
Requested Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts verbally and in writing to a diverse team of legal professionals
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize a range of short and long term projects
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong leadership skills
Application information:
A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.
Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications and requested skills listed above and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.
Additional information:
Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.
This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. This information may be required after the interview process, depending on the requirements of the position.
Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For further information, please see the following website:
Veterans Resources
. NOTE: If claiming preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks in the “My Tasks” section at the top of the Candidate Home page.
We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website:
Preferred Worker Program
.
The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will use
E-Verify
to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Helpful links and contact information:
Learn more about
DCBS
DCBS Career Fairs and Workshops
Understanding the State Application Process
Help and Support
webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at
DCBS.Recruiting@dcbs.oregon.gov
.
DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our
diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging webpage
.