Oregon state government
Litigation Legal Assistant - Child Advocacy and Protection Division
Portland | DOJ | Legal · Full-time
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About the role
- 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).
- This position offers an opportunity to request a hybrid work schedule upon the successful completion of onboarding and training.
- AND - Currently commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of Oregon OR able to become commissioned in Oregon within 6 months of appointment.
Responsibilities
- If selected to join us, you will be a key member of a team tasked with supporting the work of Division Assistant Attorneys General who provide daily litigation support and legal services for the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare.
- 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.
- File legal documents using the court's eFiling system.
- 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).
- Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Requirements
- Experience must include proficiency in word processing software.
- 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.
- Ability to work with graphic and potentially upsetting material.
- Experience maintaining confidentiality with sensitive case information.
- Maintain calendars of required court hearings, appearances, and document due dates.
- Required Experience
Benefits
- Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Pension and retirement programs.
- For more information about our benefits, you can learn here.
- 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.
- Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).
Company info
- 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.
- Apply today and your contributions will make a difference in the lives of one of Oregon's most valuable resources, our children.
Equal opportunity
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