Litigation Paralegal – Child Advocacy & Protection

Oregon Inc; Portland (ME); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision benefits

Pension and retirement

Union representation

Résumé du poste

The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for the Child Advocacy and Protection Division in Portland. You will prepare legal documents, perform research, and manage service of documents with accuracy, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

This permanent, full-time role requires notary commission in Oregon (or the ability to obtain within 6 months) and strong calendar management. Benefits include substantial leave, health plans, and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical/secretarial experience including at least one year as a legal assistant or secretary for an attorney or judge, or performing legal support duties; proficiency in word processing software.
• Currently commissioned as a Notary Public in Oregon OR able to become commissioned within 6 months of appointment.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Organization

Calendar management

Litigation experience

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Legal terminology

Formation

Notary Public Commission (Oregon)

Outils

eFiling system

Case management system

Word processing

Description du poste

The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for the Child Advocacy and Protection Division in Portland. You will prepare legal documents, perform research, and manage service of documents with accuracy, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

This permanent, full-time role requires notary commission in Oregon (or the ability to obtain within 6 months) and strong calendar management. Benefits include substantial leave, health plans, and retirement programs.