Marion County, Oregon · 1 week ago
Legal Assistant 2 - District Attorney's Office
Salem, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMarion County's District Attorney's Office is seeking a Legal Assistant to support legal activities with a focus on promoting accountability for criminal offenders. The role involves performing complex clerical tasks, managing case files, and facilitating communication with various stakeholders within the justice system.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Utilizes computers to access, retrieve and input information
Composes correspondence and legal documents
Opens, updates, and closes physical case files and computer files
Maintains computer records for case files
Accesses computerized calendaring system
Electronically files court documents
Schedules victims, witnesses, and police officers for court hearings
Maintains liaison with other law enforcement agencies
Answers public inquiries
Files documents and case files
Collects, organizes, and prepares files for the daily court calendar
Locates and distributes physical files as applicable
Completes tasks in electronic work queue through the computerized case management system
Represents District Attorney’s office in county and outside agency committees
Provide back-up and training/on-boarding to other areas where the business need is the greatest
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Three years of experience in office and secretarial work, one year of which must be equivalent to the level of Legal Secretary 1, in a public or private law office
Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County
The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position
Must possess, or obtain within 30 days of hire, Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification
This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana
Notary Certification (obtain and maintain qualification throughout employment)
Considerable knowledge of accepted modern office practices, procedures and techniques
Ability and skill to independently, accurately and effectively perform assigned tasks and duties following established procedures and policies
Meet and assist the public, staff, and other personnel of other businesses in a courteous, professional manner
Comprehend and adhere to stated oral and written instructions, communications and procedures
Apply principles, policies and procedures to specific work assignments
Compose correspondence and legal documents in business form
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Use tact and judgment in dealing with the public concerning sensitive and confidential matters
Types accurately and at an acceptable rate of speed
Access and use various computer systems and software
Bends forward, carries up to 10 lbs.; lifts up to 25 lbs.; hears at a normal speech level; reaches overhear; repetitive motion of hands and wrists, reads a 12-pt. font; sits for extended periods of time, talking and walking; turning neck (45 degrees); possible exposure to office chemicals
Preferred
Supplemental secretarial training is preferred
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Generous benefits package
Company
Marion County, Oregon
Located south of the Portland metropolitan area, Marion County stretches from the Willamette River to the Cascade Mountains encompassing nearly 1,200 square miles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Salvador Llerenas
Chief Human Resources Officer
William Sexton
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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