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NEOGOV · 10 hours ago

Legal Assistant 1

NEOGOV is seeking a Legal Assistant 1 for the Douglas County District Attorney's office. This entry/intermediate level position provides procedural legal support, including preparing legal documents, managing court cases, and assisting prosecutors with trial preparation.

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Responsibilities

Perform routine legal office clerical support and technical assistance for trial preparation and sentencing including setting up, prioritizing, monitoring and tracking court cases, discovery demands, projects, programs, and advising deputy district attorney, supervisor, or other assigned professional of required actions
Prepares and provides discovery of potentially graphic and sensitive documents to defense counsel and deputy district attorney; duplicates audio, video, photographic and other evidence; processes digital media for disclosure
Type a variety of letters, forms, memos, and other legal documents from verbal, transcribed and/or written instructions; take dictation or transcribe from electronic records or tapes; draft basic legal documents in accordance with court rules and procedures for review by attorney or other professional, verifying and correcting grammar, format, and composition as required
Review accuracy and completeness of routine forms, records, entries, indictments, complaints, orders, and other incoming legal documents by compiling information from various sources (i.e., other state courts, motor vehicle departments, law enforcement agencies), organizing documents, and researching discrepancies when needed
Enter information into various computer databases for internal and external records and reports. Perform court-ordered expunction of records
Review calendaring to remain within time limits; process and file completed documents with appropriate court; prepare and issue new cases for grand jury; prepare subpoenas and notify individuals as needed
Respond to incoming telephone calls and in-person inquiries from various sources, including victims, witnesses, general public, police and probation officers and other court staff; applying knowledge of departmental regulations and procedures when answering public inquiries and providing information
Receive, receipt, and record payments or other revenue received in department
Maintain trial calendar, docket and/or other related tickler system calendars, spreadsheets, and/or tracking/notification system to eliminate missed deadlines (examples include: case progress, statutory time limitations, discovery due dates, and public records deadlines); schedule and confirm appointments, including but not limited to, interviews, meetings, appointments, supervisions, conferences, expert witnesses, etc

Qualification

Legal office practicesCourt rules knowledgeKeyboarding skillsDictation transcriptionDatabase entryMathematical operationsRecordkeepingClient interactionPlanningPrioritizingCommunication skillsConfidentiality

Required

At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon Drivers License
Regular and consistent attendance

Preferred

Three years clerical experience of a progressively responsible nature, two years of which in a public or private law office is preferred
Notary Public licensure

Benefits

Competitive full-family benefit package
PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings
Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare
Medical
Dental
Vision
A confidential employee assistance program
Deferred compensation account options

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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