Portland Legal Support Manager (Legal Support Services Supervisor 1)

Initial Posting Date:

06/25/2026

Application Deadline:

07/02/2026

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$4,868 - $7,537

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Portland Legal Support Manager (Legal Support Services Supervisor 1)

Job Description:

Are you a good communicator who wants to see others succeed?

Can you think strategically and lead by example?

Do you care about the big picture?

If you answered yes to the questions above, then it might be time to consider this unique management opportunity.

The Child Advocacy and Protection Division (CAPD) is seeking a Legal Support Manager (Legal Support Services Supervisor 1). Innovative problem-solvers who are interested in managing and mentoring professional support staff teams will excel as part of our team in this unique opportunity.

If selected to join us, you will serve as the Portland Legal Support Manager and will be charged with providing excellent legal support and direction in assistance of division Assistant Attorneys General and legal processes. Additionally, you will become a part of the Northern Region Leadership Team and will play an essential role in the division to provide legal services to the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division branches served out of the Portland office.

Apply today and your contributions will make a difference in the lives of one of Oregon’s most valuable resources. This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule (remote and in office work) in order to promote a work/life balance.

What You Will Do (in part)

• Oversee Daily Operations of Legal Support Teams in Support of Attorneys and Legal Processes.

• Mentor, Develop, Coach, and Provide Direction to Employees.

• Collaborate with our Northern Region Leadership Team to Develop and Facilitate Goals.

• Cultivate a Welcoming Atmosphere That Recognizes the Value of Individual and Cultural Differences.

• Work with Internal and External Partners to Achieve Mutual Successes.

State Management Service personnel are responsible for understanding the agency’s affirmative action goals and objectives and to develop and implement plans to meet them. In addition, all managers of the Department must recognize the value of individual and cultural differences, create work environments where individuals’ differences are valued, and consistently treat staff, colleagues, customers and stakeholders/partners with dignity and respect.

Conduct Expectations

The role of the Oregon Department of Justice is to serve state government and to support safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon by providing essential justice services. Employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job and maintain those same standards in their personal lives where actions could reflect on the Department.

Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes
 

• Proven experience supervising the day-to-day operations of support teams in