Oregon Department of Human Services

Legal Assistant, Appellate Division

Oregon Department of Human Services

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Oregon

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Salary

💰 $3,856 - $5,325 per month

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Transcribe, format, proofread, revise and print a full range of complex legal and non-legal documents.
  • Electronically file documents and accompanying exhibits in multiple courts.
  • Draft routine correspondence as directed and according to established procedures, policies, and guidelines from dictated, typed or handwritten material.
  • Communicate with and support multiple assigned attorneys ensuring all filing deadlines are met.
  • Track, maintain, and process cases requiring review by the Oregon Supreme Court and follow the process through the end.
  • Calendar deadlines associated with filings.
  • Handle all United States Supreme Court cases for the Division (track, process, prepare, etc.).
  • Assist other Appellate Legal Assistants with workload overflow, including preparing correspondence, processing mail, calendaring, scheduling meetings, etc.
  • Perform special projects as directed.

Requirements

  • Two years of clerical/secretarial experience including at least one year as a legal assistant or secretary for an attorney or judge, or equivalent legal support duties.
  • Proficiency in word processing software.
  • Ability to maintain punctual and regular attendance; ability to lift boxes up to 40lbs.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Experience providing technical legal support in a legal setting.
  • Experience with court, case and legal information management systems (e.g., OECI, ACMS, PACER).
  • Experience with electronic documents and case management.
  • Experience prioritizing own work and meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.