Litigation Legal Assistant (Child Advocacy and Protection Division) - Bend

Initial Posting Date:

05/16/2024

Application Deadline:

06/11/2024

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$3,619 - $4,998

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Litigation Legal Assistant (Child Advocacy and Protection Division) - Bend

Job Description:

This recruitment has been extended to develop a larger pool of candidates. If you already applied there is no need to apply again, you application remains under consideration.

This work matters!

The Oregon Department of Justice, Child Advocacy and Protection Division (CAPD) in the Bend Legal office is seeking to hire a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant. 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 position offers an opportunity to request a hybrid work schedule upon the successful completion of onboarding and training. Approval of a hybrid schedule, with up to three (3) remote days, is dependent on the agency’s business and operational needs, as well as those of the agency’s customers and work team.

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)

You’ll be entrusted to:

• 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.

• Maintain calendars of required court hearings, appearances, and document due dates.

• Monitor and update case information as well as court and agency deadlines using an electronic case management system. 

• File legal documents using the court’s eFiling system.

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 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.

AND

• Currently commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of Oregon OR able to become commissioned in Oregon within 6 months of appointment.

AND

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license.

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.)

Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes

• 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.

• Knowledgeable in legal terminology and proceedings.

• Ability to work with graphic and potentially upsetting material.

• Experience maintaining confidentiality with sensitive case information.

What’s 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 retire