WCB Law Clerk

Oregon Department of Human Services

WCB Law Clerk position supporting Oregon's workers’ compensation law through legal research and writing in a part-time capacity. Engaging with experienced colleagues passionate about public service.

Posted 5/28/2026part-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $3,642 - $4,954 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a variety of extensive legal research and writing on complex factual, medical, and legal issues to develop knowledge of Oregon workers’ compensation law

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of one year of study at a recognized law school AND a bachelor's degree
General knowledge of legal terminology, concepts, and principles
Skills in analyzing and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations and applying them to specific situations
Excellent knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and sentence structure
Proficiency in electronic word processing and in electronic research tools, such as LexisNexis
Preference may be given to candidates who are current second- or third-year law students enrolled in an ABA accredited law school or law school graduates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
Colleagues who are passionate about public service
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchlegal writinganalyzing lawsinterpreting lawsapplying regulations

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical skillscommunication skills

Certifications

bachelor's degreelaw school enrollmentABA accredited law school