Request For Application for Estate Administration Unit Contracted Attorney

The Oregon Department of Human Services, through the Estate Administration Unit of the Office of Payment Accuracy and Recovery, is seeking qualified contract attorneys to serve as conservators and personal representatives. The primary scope of work involves drafting and filing petitions for protective proceedings under ORS chapter 125, probate proceedings under ORS chapter 113, and simple estate affidavits under ORS 114 to assist the state in recovering public assistance costs for care. The agency may award up to twelve Price Agreements for an initial term of five years, with a possible one-year extension. Preference will be given to attorneys capable of handling cases across all 36 Oregon counties. To be eligible, applicants must be members of the Oregon State Bar in good standing with no disciplinary history in the last five years, reside and practice law within Oregon, and possess experience in protective and probate proceedings. Compensation is set at hourly rates of 175.00 dollars for attorneys, 80.00 dollars for paralegals, and 20.00 dollars for office assistants. While the agency generally pays reasonable fees up to a 2,500.00 dollar maximum per standard case, this may increase to 5,000.00 dollars for exceptional circumstances with prior written approval. No reimbursement is provided for travel or additional expenses. Contractors must adhere to strict confidentiality and security standards, particularly regarding Social Security Administration and Federal Tax Information. Required insurance includes professional liability, automobile liability, general liability, and employers liability of at least 500,000.00 dollars per accident. Applications must be submitted electronically via OregonBuys by July 23, 2027, and must include a completed application packet, certification sheet, and reference form.