Litigation Legal Assistant (Child Advocacy and Protection Division)

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This work matters!

The Oregon Department of Justice Child Advocacy and Protection Division (CAPD) in the Portland Legal office is seeking to hire a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant (Legal Secretary). Legal Assistants who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adaptable to change will excel as part of our team whose mission is to protect abused neglected and abandoned children. This position offers an opportunity to request a hybrid work schedule upon the successful completion of onboarding and training. Approval of a hybrid schedule with up to three (3) remote days is dependent on the agencys business and operational needs as well as those of the agencys customers and work team.

If selected to join us you will be a key member of a team tasked with supporting the work of Division Assistant Attorneys General based in Pendleton who provide daily litigation support and legal services for the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare. Apply today and your contributions will make a difference in the lives of one of Oregons most valuable resources our children.

What You Will Do (in part)

Youll be entrusted to:

• Prepare legal documents such as petitions summons subpoenas and orders for Assistant Attorney General review.

• Conduct research and connect with partner agencies to gather essential information for service of legal documents.

• Effect service of legal documents to parties community partners witnesses and business entities.

• Maintain calendars of required court hearings appearances and document due dates.

• Monitor and update case information as well as court and agency deadlines using an electronic case management system.

• File legal documents using the courts eFiling system.

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.

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• Have and maintain a valid drivers license.

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• Currently commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of Oregon ORable to become commissioned in Oregon within 6 months of appointment.

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 organize and prioritize work duties.

• The ability to identity errors and problem solve.

• Experience managing calendars for attorneys or court officials.

• Experience addressing competing priorities while managing a large caseload.

• Experience working in a litigation environment.

• Knowledgeable in legal terminology and proceedings.

• Ability to work with graphic and potentially upsetting material.

• Experience maintaining confidentiality with sensitive case information.

Whats In It For You

• Exposure to a variety of operational areas within the Child Advocacy and Protection Division (for those interested in future advancement opportunity).

• Permanent full-time employment.

• Vacation sick leave 11 paid holidays a year and special days off.

• Excellent medical dental and vision benefits.

• Pension and retirement programs.

• 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 desired and requested skills.

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