Legal Assistant II - Public Defense Support

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

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.