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Litigation Paralegal (Child Advocacy Section) - Portland

Company

Department of Justice

Address , Portland, Or
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $4,465 - $6,851 a month
Expires 2023-07-03
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
05/01/2023
Application Deadline:
05/14/2023
Agency:
Department of Justice
Salary Range:
$4,465 - $6,851
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Litigation Paralegal (Child Advocacy Section) - Portland
:
This work matters!
The Oregon Department of Justice,
Child Advocacy Section
is looking to hire an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join the Portland Legal Support Team. Paralegals 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.
If selected to join us, you will lead a team in supporting the work of Section Assistant Attorneys General who provide daily litigation support and legal services for the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare. Apply today and 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)

You’ll be entrusted to:
  • Conduct and summarize legal research.
  • Coordinate with our client and partner agencies to obtain case records, case status and necessary additional materials.
  • Lead a Legal Support Team by having a global perspective of assigned cases.
  • Prepare for and conduct pre-trial witness interviews.
  • Draft a variety of pleadings and other legal documents using judgment and legal analysis.
  • Prepare and organize relevant legal materials for use in and support of litigation hearings.
  • Review materials to determine sufficiency of documentation in support of litigation legal strategy and allegations on cases.

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-year Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies.
OR
  • Eighteen months of Paralegal experience.
OR
  • Any combination of training and experience that demonstrates experience in legal work, independent judgment, legal terminology principles, concepts, systems, and processes. Experience must include discovery and trial methods and procedures, legal ethics and skill in preparing legal documents, interviewing witnesses and explaining legal issues.
Work experience is based on a 40 hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.)
Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes
  • Experience maintaining confidentiality with sensitive case information.
  • Experience working in a litigation environment.
  • Significant experience independently drafting briefs and other legal documents.
  • Ability to work with graphic and potentially upsetting material.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work duties.
  • Experience using legal research, billing, document management or case management program.
  • A background in Juvenile Law.
  • Extensive experience in trial preparation.

Candidates with 2 years of Paralegal experience within the last 5 years may be given preference, however we encourage all who meet the MQs to apply.
What’s In It For You
  • Pension and retirement programs.
  • Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.
  • Opportunity to expand your professional skills.
  • Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
  • Excellent medical, vision, and dental.
  • Permanent, full-time employment.
  • Exposure to a variety of operational areas within the Civil Enforcement Division (for those interested in future advancement opportunity).
For more information about our benefits, you can learn
here
.

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.
  • Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.
  • Attach your resume.
  • Attach a cover letter identifying your attributes that meet desired and requested skills.
ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and required cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both requested documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact . Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.
CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your state-issued login and apply via the Career Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).
For additional information regarding benefits and application assistance,
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Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367