Deputy City Attorney: Civil Litigation Specialist
City of Portland
Portland, OR · Posted November 5, 2026
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- #1Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Pacific Northwest19% · of 12
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- #6Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Pacific Northwest0.8% · of 16
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About the job
...The City of Portland's City Attorney’ s Office seeks a Deputy City Attorney with at least four years of licensed practice to defend the City in tort matters in state and federal courts. The Attorney will handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery,...