Legal Assistant Trial Division (Salem or Portland)
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 3856 - 5325
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Initial Posting Date:
11/10/2025Application Deadline:
11/17/2025Agency:
Department of JusticeSalary Range:
$3856 - $5325Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Legal Assistant - Trial Division (Salem or Portland)Job Description:
If selected you will work closely with division attorneys and other legal professionals to ensure that critical filing and communication deadlines are met in a high-volume fast-paced environment.
Job Duties (in part)
Process and route incoming mail for assigned section attorneys segregating information for other purposes such as docket and calendar control.
Photocopy scan mail and email completed projects for final distribution to courts counsel agency contacts etc. Prepare labels and envelopes for hand delivery overnight or certified mail etc.
Format proofread revise and print a full range of complex legal documents (including but not limited to pleadings memoranda amendments reports opinions briefs proposed orders judgments subpoenas summons captions certificates of service etc.).
Electronically scan label document capture and e-file documents and accompanying exhibits.
Calendar and schedule deadlines meetings and depositions. Arrange travel when necessary.
Assist other Legal Secretaries with workload overflow (could include but not limited to preparing correspondence processing mail calendaring e-filing scheduling meetings).
Transcribe format proofread revise and print a full range of complex non-legal documents utilizing programs capable of complex text editing and formatting functions in a production environment.
Draft routine correspondence as directed and according to established procedures policies and guidelines from dictated typed or handwritten material.
Perform other special projects as directed by attorneys law clerks or immediate supervisor.
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.
Two years of clerical/secretarial experience which includes at least one year as a legal assistant or secretary for an attorney or judge or performance of legal support duties (such as preparing legal documents maintaining legal records or researching legal information).Experience must include proficiency in word processing software.
Work experienceis based on a 40-hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.)
Desired Skills Experiences and Attributes
Ability to prioritize a large workload and balance competing deadlines.
Work collaboratively as a team.
Flexibility and adaptability with change and shifting priorities.
Organization and consistency with work.
Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently.
Ability to have and maintain a valid Oregon Drivers License.
Whats In It For You
Job satisfaction as part of a team whose mission is to serve Oregons public and government agencies.
Permanent full-time employment.
Vacation sick leave 11 paid holidays a year and special days off.
Endless peer and management support and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Opportunity to expand your professional skills.
For more information about our benefits you can learn here.
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 a cover letter identifying your attributes that meet the desired and requested skills.
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Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem OR 97301
Phone:
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Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
About Company
The Department of Administrative Services is the central administrative agency of Oregon’s Executive Branch. Our mission is to support state government to serve the people of Oregon. By providing reliable service, accurate information and creative solutions, we strive to set the ...
