Lead Legal Support Supervisor - Trial Division

Oregon Department of Justice; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays a year

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Pension and retirement programs

Job summary

Oregon Department of Justice is seeking a Legal Support Services Supervisor 1 to lead a team of legal support staff in Salem or Portland, directing daily operations across the Trial Division.

You will mentor paralegals and legal secretaries, coordinate workflows with the Criminal and Collateral Remedies Section, Special Litigation Unit, and Federal Oversight Unit, and help ensure accurate billing and high-quality service delivery across sections.

Qualifications

• Three years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in a related field, AND
• Have and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license.
• Preference may be given to those with two years of experience as a high-level legal support professional.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of legal support staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and addressing performance and workplace concerns.
• Assess training needs and ensure staff have the tools and guidance they need to grow and meet the expectations of the Trial Division.
• Oversee and direct the daily administrative, clerical, and paraprofessional work that supports attorneys in the Criminal and Collateral Remedies Section, Special Litigation Unit, and Federal Oversight Unit, ensuring efficient workflows, consistent processes, and high-quality service delivery.
• Participate in case staffing and review work for accuracy, proper documentation, and correct application of rules, procedures, and laws.
• Manage workload distribution, adjust assignments as needed, and support long-term planning to keep work moving efficiently across sections.
• Coordinate with partner agencies, courts, vendors, and other DOJ units to support smooth operations and resolve workflow issues.
• Review paraprofessional billing, monitor expenditures, and help leadership track budget needs and resource priorities.
• Step in to assist with administrative work during peak periods or staffing shortages, ensuring continuity of service and timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Teamwork

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oregon Department of Justice is seeking a Legal Support Services Supervisor 1 to lead a team of legal support staff in Salem or Portland, directing daily operations across the Trial Division.

You will mentor paralegals and legal secretaries, coordinate workflows with the Criminal and Collateral Remedies Section, Special Litigation Unit, and Federal Oversight Unit, and help ensure accurate billing and high-quality service delivery across sections.