Litigation Legal Assistant (Portland Child Advocacy Section) - w/ UNDERFILL OPPORTUNITY - Multiple Vacancies Job at Department of Justice
Department of Justice Portland, OR
$3,131 - $4,693 a month
Initial Posting Date:
05/12/2023
Application Deadline:
05/22/2023
Agency:
Department of Justice
Salary Range:
$3,131 - $4,693
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Litigation Legal Assistant (Portland Child Advocacy Section) - w/ UNDERFILL OPPORTUNITY - Multiple Vacancies
Job Description:
This work matters!
The Oregon Department of Justice,
Child Advocacy Section
is looking to hire multiple Litigation Legal Assistants (Legal Secretaries) to join the Portland Legal Support Team. 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 recruitment has an opportunity to be underfilled as an Office Specialist 2 while you develop the skills to meet the minimum qualifications for a Legal Assistant.
If selected to join us, you will be a key member of a team tasked with supporting the work of Section Assistant Attorneys General 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 Oregon’s most valuable resources, our children.
What You Will Do (in part)
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You’ll be entrusted to:
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Prepare legal documents such as petitions, summons, subpoenas and orders for Assistant Attorney General review.
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Conduct research and connect with partner agencies to gather essential information for service of legal documents.
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Effect service of legal documents to parties, community partners, witnesses, and business entities.
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Maintain calendars of required court hearings, appearances, and document due dates.
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Monitor and update case information as well as court and agency deadlines using an electronic case management system.
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File legal documents using the court’s eFiling system.
Required Experience
Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.)
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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.
OR UNDERFILL OPTION
Minimum Qualifications for Office Specialist 2 (underfill option salary: $2,823.00 - $4,073.00).
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Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
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An associate degree in any field; OR
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An equivalent combination of education and experience.
If hired as an underfill, when the minimum qualifications are met for this position, the incumbent will be permanently reclassed into the Legal Assistant classification. Underfills will be hired at the Office Specialist 2 salary range until MQ’s are met.
Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes
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Ability to organize and prioritize work duties.
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The ability to identity errors and problem solve.
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Experience managing calendars for attorneys or court officials.
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Experience addressing competing priorities while managing a large caseload.
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Experience working in a litigation environment.
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Knowledgeable in legal terminology and proceedings.
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Ability to work with graphic and potentially upsetting material.
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Experience maintaining confidentiality with sensitive case information.
What’s In It For You
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Job satisfaction as part of a team whose mission is to serve Oregon's public and government agencies.
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Permanent, full-time employment.
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Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.
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Excellent medical, vision, and dental.
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Pension and retirement programs.
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Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
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Opportunity to expand your professional skills.
For more information about our benefits, you can learn
here
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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.
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Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.
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Attach your resume.
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Attach a cover letter identifying your attributes that meet the desired and requested skills.
ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and required cover letter. Drag and drop both your resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both requested documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.state.or.us. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.
CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your state-issued login and apply via the Career Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).
For additional information regarding benefits and application assistance,
click HERE
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Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem, OR 97301
1162 Court St NE
Salem, OR 97301
DOJ.recruitment@doj.state.or.us
Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367
Fax: (503) 373-0367
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