Benton County is currently seeking a Paralegal 2to join the District Attorneys Office.
JOB SUMMARY
Independently performs legal support activities of a complex clerical nature with regard to criminal juvenile delinquency and dependency matters. Provides full scope of paralegal support to attorneys using extreme attention to detail often under strict time deadlines.
The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans and LGBTQIA community members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following minimum qualifications are REQUIREDfor this position:
Paralegal 2
Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Legal Studies or a related field; AND
2 years of work experience in a legal setting with 1 of those years in a prosecution office.
An equivalent combination of closely related education and experience may be accepted. There is no substitute for the prosecution office experience.
UNDERFILL OPTION: The goal is to fill this position as a Paralegal 2. However applicants who can meet the minimum qualifications for the Paralegal 2 within one year or less of onthejob training are encouraged to apply as underfill candidates. Employees hired into the Paralegal 2 position as an underfill will be hired as a Legal Specialist and reclassified to the Paralegal 2 upon passing trial service and meeting the minimum qualifications for that classification.
Special Requirements:
Obtain LEDS certification Notary Public Certificate and Oregon Drivers License in the first 30 days of employment.
Regular and predictable inperson attendance is necessary to provide service to citizens and to maintain active engagement with the courts and court process.
Must pass a thorough background investigation and comply with all Federal State and Local laws.
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of the Oregon criminal justice system.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Meghan Gonzalez Paralegal Supervisor
Benton County District Attorney Department
Telephone:
Working & Living in Benton County Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west the countys 90000 residents like to say they have it all.
Working at the Benton County District Attorneys Office
Living in Benton County
How to Apply
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Additional information
This is a FLSA nonexempt position.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling.
Benton County is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity fair employment practices and nondiscrimination including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex marital status family status national origin age mental or physical disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or .
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