Legal Assistant II

Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc; United States; In loco; USD 30.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical (PPO/HDHP)

Dental and Vision

FSA or HSA

Life, STD, LTD, AD&D - 100% employer

401(K) with 6% company match

PTO - 24 hours upon hire; increases to

Holidays and Equity Days; MentalHealth

Sick Leave - 48 hours upon hire

Descrizione del lavoro

MPD seeks a Legal Assistant II for our Multnomah County Office. The role provides administrative support to attorneys, maintains regular contact with clients, and coordinates case materials within a holistic defense team.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with a commitment to indigent defense excellence and the ability to work in an in-office, full-time setting. Union membership is included.

Competenze

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Preference for experience in legal or social services setting.

Mansioni

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and maintain client contact.
• Process and organize case material including evidence, reports, and records.
• Serve as liaison between clients, families, attorneys and the criminal justice system.
• Support coordination of necessary services with the holistic defense team.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Court/Legal environment

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

MPD has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties.

Join our dynamic team and a part of MPD's commitment to being a leader in public defense which includes not just excellence in client representation but a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit:www.mpdlaw.com

MPD is currently searching for a Legal Assistant II to join our Multnomah County Office. The Legal Assistant position is an integral part of the defense team, providing administrative support to attorneys and maintaining regular contact with clients and their families. They are responsible for processing and organizing case material (including evidence, reports, and other records) and serve as liaison between maintaining accurate records and serve as a liaison between clients, attorneys, client families, and elements of the criminal justice system. As appropriate, they may assess client needs and support the coordination of necessary services with other members of the holistic defense team. Ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, clear oral and written communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and a commitment to indigent defense excellence. The Legal Assistant II receives general supervision from the Chief Legal Assistant.

This position pays $21.92/hr - $33.64/hr. Staff are members of a union. This is a full-time, in-office, non-exempt position.

In addition to compensation, MPD also offers:

• Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental and Vision


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Basic Life, STD, LTD and AD&D - 100% employer paid


• 401(K) - MPD will contribute 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of service


• PTO - 24 hours upon hire and accrues monthly to 80 hours, increasing to 120 hours starting at 24 months


• 10 paid holidays + 2 Personal Equity Days


• 4 Mental Health Days per year


• Sick Leave - 48 hours upon hire + accrues monthly after the completion six months of employment

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED


• Education or experience working in the legal or social service field.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to meet deadlines


• Ability to travel to and work within criminal justice system facilities

Position Preferences

• Ability to lead by example in the handling of work assignments, as well as in the treatment of staff and others in the criminal justice system.


• Ability to testify in court without impeachment (may preclude employees and applicants convicted of certain crimes within the prior 15 years).


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of agency records.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Fluent in Spanish highly preferred.

Work Environment

• MPD fosters a work environment that is friendly, cooperative, and respectful.


• Work is generally sedentary, in an office setting, courthouse, or jail facility.


• There are frequent requirements for some physical activity such as carrying boxes of records weighing up to 10 pounds, stooping to extract records from files, or carrying and setting up display easels in court.

Diversity and Inclusion

At MPD, we do not just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for all our staff.

MPD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.