Legal Support and Investigations Manager - Civil Enforcement Division

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Are you an experienced supervisor who thrives on developing people and strengthening teams across a mission-driven organization? The Oregon Department of Justice, Civil Enforcement Division is seeking to hire a Legal Support and Investigations Manager (Legal Support Services Manager 2) in the Salem legal office.

The successful candidate will manage several key program areas in the Civil Enforcement Division, including the Economic Justice Section Legal Support Services program, the Family Support Legal Section and Civil Recovery Section Legal Support Services program, the Economic Justice Section investigations program, and the Tobacco Enforcement Unit investigations and audit program If selected, you will have the opportunity to directly supervise investigators and auditors, as well as two Legal Support Services Supervisors and indirectly supervise over 40 legal support staff.

We strive to build an inclusive and performance-oriented workplace where all individuals are welcomed and appreciated, leading to increasingly higher levels of fulfillment and success. We offer generous benefits for you and your family, great work-life balance, and a strong public service mission you can get behind. Apply today!

Job Duties (in part)

• Lead and supervise legal support, investigative, audit, and administrative staff across multiple Civil Enforcement Division programs, including direct supervision of supervisors and teams in Salem, Portland, and Eugene.
• Develop, implement, and monitor business processes and workflows that support investigative, enforcement, and litigation activities across several program areas.
• Oversee investigations and audits by ensuring appropriate planning, documentation, evidence management, legal sufficiency, and coordination with attorneys.
• Ensure the achievement of program performance goals by tracking, assessing, and reporting performance measures and related operational outcomes.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes to support a high‑performing, engaged workforce.
• Monitor and oversee program and division budgeting, including expenditure approval, resource forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration by leading staff meetings, resolving conflicts, and ensuring staff understand responsibilities and division priorities.

State Management Service personnel are responsible for understanding the agency’s affirmative action goals and objectives and to develop and implement plans to meet them. In addition, all managers of the Department must recognize the value of individual and cultural differences, create work environments where individuals’ differences are valued, and consistently treat staff, colleagues, customers and stakeholders/partners with dignity and respect.

Conduct Expectations

The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to serve state government and to support safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon by providing essential justice services. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job and maintain those same standards in their personal lives where actions could reflect on the Department.

Required Experience 

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field, AND
  • Have and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license.
  • Have the ability to travel between Eugene, Salem, and Portland legal offices on a monthly basis.
  • Preference will be given to those with experience supervising investigators or auditors.

Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization effectively and professionally.
• At least three years of experience supervising legal support professionals.
• Professional experience working collaboratively with a team.
• Experience assessing and coaching individuals to meet production and work quality goals.
• Experience collaborating, teambuilding, troubleshooting, and finding solutions to operational needs in a team environment.
• Proficiency in the use of computer software including Microsoft Office.
• Experience providing accuracy and attention to detail in work performance.
• Skilled in improving business processes and operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of legal support, investigative, or audit functions.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and policies.
• Technologically adept and able to support specialized program systems.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision‑making in complex situations.

What’s In It For You

• Job satisfaction as part of a team whose mission is to serve Oregon's public and government agencies.
• Part of our management services team with endless peer support.
• Permanent, full-time employment in Salem, Oregon.
• Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off. 
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Opportunity to expand your professional skills.

For more information about our benefits, you can learn here.

Application Process

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

• Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.
• Attach your resume.
• Attach a cover letter identifying your attributes that meet the desired and requested skills.

ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop your resume into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both requested documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.

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Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem, OR 97301
DOJ.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov 

Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367