The City Attorney’s Office hires lawyers and legal professionals through the City’s Human Resources Department. Attorneys and legal professionals should consult the City’s Job Opportunities Page periodically for openings.

The City Attorney’s Office accepts applications from law students interested in either a volunteer clerkship or a for-credit externship on a rolling basis. Law students interested in a volunteer clerkship or externship should submit a letter of interest with a resume to the following address: City Attorney’s Office, Externship/Clerkship Program, 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 205, Salem, Oregon 97301.