State of Oregon · 1 day ago
Paralegal
Salem, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,126/mo - $7,953/mo
3+ years expThe State of Oregon's Judicial Department is seeking a Paralegal to join the Appellate Court Services Division team in Salem. This role involves evaluating and processing complex court filings, drafting memos and orders, and providing customer service regarding legal processes.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate and process complex filings for the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court
Review filings for timeliness and confirm that the court has legal jurisdiction
Review the trial court register to determine the appealability of judgments and orders
Write memos about motions for the judges and Appellate Commissioner to review
Issue approved orders, help analyze motions, and refer certain motions and responses to staff attorneys, the commissioner, or a judge
Set up new cases and review filings for content, timeliness, and compliance with rules and statutes
Process motions and draft orders for approval
Process complex motions and briefs pursuant to the Oregon Rules of Appellate Procedure (ORAPs)
Issue the court’s opinions and review and prepare cases for issuance of appellate judgments
Help customers at the service counter and over the telephone
Answer complex questions about the process for filing notices of appeal, petitions for judicial review, and Supreme Court filings
Accept payments for fees, issue receipts, and post payments to the appropriate cases
Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs
Qualification
Required
The qualified candidate must have at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in criminal justice, judicial or public education, or a related field OR a paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association approved paralegal program
At least three (3) years' experience as a paralegal or progressively responsible clerical experience including tasks such as processing and preparing legal documents, legal case preparation, and legal research
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position
Preferred
Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks with strict, and often competing, deadlines in a fast-paced business or professional setting
Experience providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging circumstances
Experience reviewing legal documents for accuracy and content
Knowledge of legal terminology, legal research methods, legal concepts, and state and federal law
Experience working for a court or in another legal environment
Benefits
We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.
Company
State of Oregon
Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
William Wise
Chief Executive Officer
Kate Nass
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-05-04
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