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

Oregon Department of Justice; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after onboarding

Vacation and holidays

Excellent benefits and pension

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Justice, CAPD in Eugene, seeks a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant to support litigation and service of legal documents. This role features a hybrid schedule after onboarding, with up to three remote days, depending on agency needs.

Responsibilities include preparing petitions and service documents, maintaining attorney calendars, and filing via the court’s eFiling system while upholding confidentiality and a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical/secretarial experience including at least one year with an attorney or judge, or equivalent legal support duties.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Currently commissioned as a Notary Public in Oregon OR able to become commissioned within 6 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents such as petitions, summons, subpoenas, and orders for Attorney General review.
• Conduct research and contact partner agencies for information for service of legal documents.
• Effect service of documents to parties, partners, witnesses, and entities.
• Maintain calendars of court hearings, appearances, and due dates.
• Monitor and update case information and deadlines using an electronic system.
• File legal documents using the court’s eFiling system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Calendar management

Litigation experience

Confidentiality

Education

Notary Public commission in Oregon

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

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

Initial Posting Date: 09/18/2026

Application Deadline: 09/28/2026

Agency: Department of Justice

Salary Range: $3,952 - $5,458

Position Type: Employee

The Oregon Department of Justice, Child Advocacy and Protection Division (CAPD) in the Eugene Legal office is seeking to hire a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant (Legal Secretary). 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.

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)

• 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.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Currently commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of Oregon OR able to become commissioned in Oregon within 6 months of appointment.

Desired Skills, Experiences, And Attributes

• Ability to organize and prioritize work duties.
• The ability to identify 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 retirement programs.
• Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• Opportunity to expand your professional skills.

Application Process

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

Contact Information

• Oregon Department of Justice
• 1162 Court St NE
• Salem, OR 97301
• [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]