Public Affairs Legislative Attorney

Job Description

The Oregon State Bar regulates the practice of law in Oregon and provides a variety of services to its members and the public. The mission of the Oregon State Bar is to serve justice and the public interest by promoting respect for the rule of law, by improving the quality of legal services, and by increasing access to justice.

What You Will Do:

• Develops, implements, and administers the Law Improvement Program to increase effective participation of bar representatives and bar groups in governmental processes by assisting with review, research, and communication on issues involving the judicial system and the practice of law.
• Assists the Director of Public Affairs with developing internal Public Affairs policies and procedures, including budget preparation and strategic planning.
• Analyzes alternative policy options and consequences while identifying political problems.
• Assists the Director of Public Affairs with formulation of public policy recommendations for the Public Affairs program on behalf of the bar.
• Provides research materials and project development suggestions to the Public Affairs Director for program analysis and implementation.
• Provides support for public policy development, government relations, and lobby activities.
• Works with staff and bar leaders to help formulate legislative positions.
• Meets with sections and committees to educate bar members about the bar’s legislative process as well as update them on ongoing legislative issues.
• Provides support to bar sections, committees, task forces, and local bar committees.
• Works with OSB staff and bar related groups in addressing issues of common concern regarding law improvement.
• Ensures responses to members and the public for information are handled in a professional and timely manner.
• Coordinates the dissemination of issue and legislation information within the bar to include contributions to the Capitol Insider and the bar’s web page.
• Assists with the tracking of legislative bills and maintenance of program records.
• Supervision is not a responsibility of the position, although functional direction may be exercised over the Public Affairs Assistant or temporary staff, as assigned.

Other Duties:

• Serves as bar liaison to sections, committees, task forces, and other groups, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

You may have any satisfactory equivalent combination of the following experience & training that ensures your ability to perform the work. We welcome the opportunity to review your background.

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the practice of law in Oregon.
• Three years legal and/or legislative work experience.
• Knowledge of Oregon state government with emphasis on the legislative and judicial system essential.
• Knowledge of legal principles and ability to apply such principles to complicated factual and/or legal situations.
• Knowledge of regulatory and appellate law.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite in a Microsoft Windows environment with particular emphasis on Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to type 40 WPM with accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities and projects in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. Strong time management skills meeting and exceeding timelines and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills with strong ability to use tact and sound judgment in keeping with the policies and objectives of the Public Affairs department and the bar.
• Ability to express ideas and summarize information orally and in writing in a clear and cogent manner.
• Ability to work in a team and provide professional customer service.
• Ability to work with various interest groups or individuals with conflicting needs, desires, and demands.
• Ability to exercise professional demeanor and a high level of customer service for a potentially demanding customer base in a variety of situations.
• Commitment to the concept of teamwork and cross-responsibility within a department.

Job Related Physical Characteristics:

• Communication in person, in writing, by e-mail, and by telephone.
• Ability to operate a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to manipulate data for program purposes and typing.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and computer peripherals.
• Ability to work in a moderately noisy, open environment.
• Ability to perform considerable detail work requiring concentrated effort.
• Ability to travel overnight, inside and outside Oregon, to meetings and seminars.

For this exempt position, the salary range is $104,832-$131,040 annually. The OSB offers excellent benefits including voluntary 6% participation in the PERS program.

If this position interests you, send a resume with a cover letter to our mailing address below:

Director of Human Resources
Attention: PALA
Oregon State Bar
P.O. Box 231935
Tigard, OR 97281-1935

Fax to (503) 598-6985 or email to [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer