About the role

  • Support the division’s attorneys with the calendaring, e-filing, preparing, and proofreading of documents for court.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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 Driver’s License.

Benefits

  • Job satisfaction as part of a team whose mission is to serve Oregon's public and government agencies.
  • 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.

Job title

Legal Assistant – Trial Division

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$3,856 - $5,325 per month

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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