Regional Support Manager (Legal Support Services Supervisor 2)

Initial Posting Date: 08/24/2026 Application Deadline: 08/31/2026 Agency: Department of Justice Salary Range: $5,907 - $9,143 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Regional Support Manager (Legal Support Services Supervisor 2) Job Description: This work matters! The Child Advocacy and Protection Division (CAPD) is seeking an experienced leader to join our team of passionate and skilled professionals as a Regional Support Manager (Legal Support Services Supervisor 2). Our ideal candidate shares a commitment to innovation and excellence and is comfortable working with high-performing teams. This leadership position manages employees in our Medford, Eugene, and Salem Legal Offices and ensures that smooth and efficient legal support services are provided in assistance of division Assistant Attorneys General and legal processes. The successful candidate will serve as the Southern Oregon Regional Support Manager, a part of the CAPD leadership team, and will play an essential role in the division to provide legal services to Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division branches served in the region. In support of a positive work/life balance for the successful candidate, this position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule (remote and in office work). What You Will Do (in part) As the Southern Oregon Regional Support Manager (Legal Support Services Supervisor 2) you will act as an integral member of the CAPD Statewide Leadership Team whose contributions make a difference in the lives of Oregon’s children and families. Provide clear, transparent, and accountable leadership to a diverse workforce that recognizes the value of individual and cultural differences. Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal juvenile laws, regulations and policies pertaining to division work to analyze and interpret operational policies, procedures, and guidelines and make recommendations for improvement. Lead, help develop, and motivate employees, to recognize the important role they each play in achieving CAPD goals and priorities while empowering them to pursue professional goals. Strategize new initiatives, problem solving, and operational improvements to accomplish division goals and priorities. Build teams, supervise, and mentor staff across regional CAPD offices including hiring, discipline, and positive performance counseling. Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes Develop and maintain an effective, collaborative, and positive staffing environment including workforce development, conflict resolution, and managing staff and offices through periods of change. Possess excellent written, verbal, organization, and presentation skills, with the ability to concisely, clearly, and effectively communicate information to a range of audiences. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and adaptable, in a muti-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment; ability to track, prioritize and manage multiple issues and competing priorities. Experience maintaining positive working relationships and communicating effectively with internal and external partners at all levels. Effectively lead individuals and teams in a fast-paced environment, working with diverse populations including race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status in a culturally competent manner. Predictable and reliable attendance , including the ability to work after hours to accommodate project schedules and requirements, as well as regular travel in-state between regional offices for supervisory purposes. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and other appropriate technology. What’s in It for You Permanent, full-time employment in vibrant Eugene or Medford Oregon. Become a valued member of the State's management team. A workplace where individual contribution matters and is recognized, where creativity and accomplishment are rewarded. Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, in addition to special paid time off. Excellent health insurance , and very low premiums: 95-99% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental for you and your family. Pension and retirement programs . For more information about our benefits, you can learn here . 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. Four years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience. OR One year of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. AND Possession of a valid Oregon driver’s license. About the Child Advocacy and Protection Division Child Advocacy and Protection Division attorneys and support team members work out of offices in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Medford, Bend and Pendleton. Attorneys regularly appear in juvenile and circuit court hearings and trials in all 36 Oregon counties to achieve permanency for children. If the reunification of a child with a parent or guardian is not safe or legally possible, division attorneys provide litigation services to ODHS Child Welfare to help achieve safe and permanent placements for those children, including guardianship, legally freeing children for adoption subsequent to termination of parental rights, and other appropriate alternatives. In addition to daily court representation of ODHS Child Welfare statewide, a smaller number of CAPD attorneys provide legal advice and representation in administrative proceedings related to foster care home certification and licensing matters. Further, a number of attorney supervisors and managers provide legal advice to the ODHS Child Welfare Director and program leadership related to issues of statewide significance, legislation, legal sufficiency rule review, court issues, system partner collaboration and relationships, and other legal issues. 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 your cover letter. ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and required cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter 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 [email protected] . Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline. CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your state-issued login and apply via the Career Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates. Prior to clicking "Apply" , update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job). ​ For additional information regarding working for the Department of Justice and application assistance, click HERE . Oregon Department of Justice 1162 Court St NE Salem OR, 97301 [email protected] Phone: (503) 947-4328 Fax: (503) 373-0367