Description
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking qualified attorneys (or law firms) to provide legal services for adoptive families, including filing petitions, preparing judgments of adoption, and obtaining new birth certificates for children under ODHS custody. The contract will place successful attorneys on the state’s Adoptions Services Vendor Attorney Registry and reimburse a fixed fee per child plus actual court filing costs. The engagement may last up to five years, with annual or as‑needed extensions, and requires strict compliance with Oregon State Bar membership, insurance, and reporting obligations.
• Provide adoption‑related legal services (petition filing, judgment preparation, birth‑certificate procurement) for ODHS‑managed adoptions.
• Receive $550 per child (plus $75 sibling surcharge when separate petitions are required) and reimbursement for actual court filing fees.
• Must maintain active Oregon State Bar license, appropriate professional liability insurance, and adhere to extensive reporting, confidentiality, and non‑discrimination requirements.