Litigation Paralegal (Child Advocacy and Protection Division)

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This work matters!

The Oregon Department of Justice Child Advocacy and Protection Division is looking to hire an experienced Litigation Paralegal in our Portland Legal office. Paralegals 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.

If selected to join us you will lead a team in supporting the work of Section Assistant Attorneys General based in Bend and 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 support of a positive work/life balance for the successful candidate this position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule (remote and in office work) upon successful completion of in office training.

What You Will Do (In Part)

Youll be entrusted to:

• Lead a Legal Support Team by having a global perspective of assigned cases.

• Draft a variety of pleadings and other legal documents using judgment and legal analysis.

• Coordinate with our client and partner agencies to obtain case records case status and necessary additional materials.

• Prepare for and conduct pre-trial witness interviews.

• Review materials to determine sufficiency of documentation in support of litigation legal strategy and allegations on cases.

• Prepare and organize relevant legal materials for use in and support of litigation hearings.

• Conduct and summarize legal research.

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-year Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies.

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• Eighteen months of Paralegal experience.

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• Any combination of training and experience that demonstrates experience in legal work independent judgment legal terminology principles concepts systems and processes. Experience must include discovery and trial methods and procedures legal ethics and skill in preparing legal documents interviewing witnesses and explaining legal issues.

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.

• Experience working in a litigation environment.

• Significant experience independently drafting briefs and other legal documents.

• Extensive experience in trial preparation.

• Experience using legal research billing document management or case management program.

• A background in Juvenile Law.

• Ability to work with graphic and potentially upsetting material.

• Experience maintaining confidentiality with sensitive case information.

Candidates with 2 years of Paralegal experience within the last 5 years may be given preference however we encourage all who meet the MQs to apply.

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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