Deputy Legal Director (Legal Dispute and Resolution Administrator 1)

Initial Posting Date:

01/15/2026

Application Deadline:

02/05/2026

Agency:

Bureau of Labor and Industries

Salary Range:

$9,370 - $14,494

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Deputy Legal Director (Legal Dispute and Resolution Administrator 1)

Job Description:

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to apply.

BOLI has an opening for one Deputy Legal Director (Legal Dispute & Resolution Admin 1) position in the Legal Policy Division. This position will be based in our Portland, Salem or Eugen offices. The successful candidate may also be eligible to work a hybrid schedule.

This is a limited duration, full-time, Executive/Supervisory position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.  This limited duration position is scheduled to end on June 30, 2027, but may extend depending on future budget availability.

What's In It For You

• Work/life balance, vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and personal days off
• Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental
• Pension and retirement programs
• Advancement opportunity within BOLI and other State agencies
• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills
• Work with others who are passionate about public service
• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What You Will Be Doing

Below is a sample of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

Lead operations of the Administrative Law Forum, ensuring appropriate time to resolution deadlines, monitors unit performance, review and edit proposed orders and interim decisions, and support the professional development of Forum employees.

Support the agency through technical advisement, policy development, rule drafting and development, and training tools on matters not pending before the Administrative Law Forum. Draft memos, policy guides, enforcement guides, field manuals and business processes and maintain and updates existing documents and communications for legal and technical compliance.

Implement directives of the Commissioner and their reports relating to the adjudication and evaluation of a broad array of numerous employment and other laws enforced by the agency, including wage and hour, civil rights, housing, apprenticeship and public accommodations laws.

Support and supervise resolution of all administrative cases brought to the Forum, many of which are "high profile," and involve hundreds of thousands of dollars in civil penalties and damages.

Monitor BOLI cases pending on judicial review and recent case law developments and provide reports and legal updates to Forum staff.

Convene unit and agency-wide staff for meetings, leading with group

agendas, goal setting, direction and deliverables in a clear and concise manner.

Serve as a liaison to internal and external partners, including counsel at the Department of Justice and other counsel for the agency.

Responsible for meeting key performance measures and working to

develop additional measures of unit and individual staff performance.

Why Join Us

Our mission...

Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) works to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs, where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment.  BOLI protects workers’ rights through enforcement of state labor laws, ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing, promotes the development of a highly-skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs, and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.

Working Conditions:

The work location for this position is hybrid-optional with a principal office in either Portland, Salem or Eugene with significant use of a computer and video conferencing. The work location may be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Standard indoor work environment; regular computer use.

Highly visible office environment. At times, a work environment with    multiple demands, requiring the ability to work on multiple tasks.

Constant telephone, video, and in-person requests for information and assistance.

Requires discretion and judgment related to personnel matters. Confidentiality of information must be maintained at all times.

Daily contact with attorneys, employees, employers, witnesses, and others who may be hostile or otherwise emotionally volatile. Must be able to maintain objectivity, negotiate and resolve adversarial and emotional disputes with tact and diplomacy.

This position requires long hours, occasional evening or weekend work and occasional travel.

This Is What You Need to Qualify: (MQ’s)

• A Juris Doctorate degree and admission to and good standing with the Bar of any state AND five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience managing contested case hearings or trial 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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes: (EA’s)

• Experienced in litigation, either as counsel for parties in an adversary setting, or as a judge with an advanced understanding of civil rules of procedure and the laws within BOLI’ s jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated experience determining, formulating, and authorizing policies and providing the overall direction of an agency or large organization within the guidelines set. Planning and directing operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and managers.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing standards and training programs for administrative law judges and paraprofessional staff, or the equivalent.
• Experience consulting with the Attorney General (or other equivalent general counsel), judges, state agencies, attorneys, and other community partners.
• Competency in developing and preparing long-term strategic objectives. Determining strategic plans that outline the mission, vision, and high-level goals for an agency, organization, or large division.
• Experience in directing and executing an processing and resolution of contested case hearings, or equivalent relevant experience as litigator.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
• Attach your current resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes for this position. Failure to attach requested documents may result in your application being removed from consideration. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process.
• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After submitting it there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. If you have questions about the job announcement, please contact the Recruiter.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Additional Information

• Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
• Work Authorization - The Bureau of Labor and Industries 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 Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.
• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at:

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

Human Resources

1800 SW 1st Ave, Suite 500

Portland, OR 97201

Phone (503) 400-7332

Fax (503) 400-7332

• The recruiter for this position is Camille Dannenhoffer-Lafage. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number (REQ#).
• Email: Camille.Dannenhoffer-Lafage@boli.oregon.gov

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