Judicial Assistant, Paralegal

Oregon Department of Human Services

Judicial Assistant evaluating legal documents and supporting Administrative Law Judges in Oregon's Workers' Compensation Board. Collaborating on legal matters while ensuring compliance with statutes and rules.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $5,193 - $7,968 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating legal documents and stakeholder communications, with a strong understanding of applicable statutes, rules, and agency policies. Proficient in managing confidential information and effectively communicating in both written and verbal formats.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paralegal ExperienceLegal TerminologyMicrosoft Office ProficiencyWritten Communication SkillsConfidential Information Management

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Hard Skills

Legal Document EvaluationStatute InterpretationNegotiation SkillsIndependent JudgmentLegal Terminology Principles

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCollaborationAttention to DetailTime ManagementReliability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in Paralegal StudiesLegal Assistant Studies

Industry Keywords

Administrative LawWorkers’ CompensationStakeholder CommunicationConfidential Information Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and interpret legal documents and stakeholder communications in support of 2-4 Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) to determine and implement appropriate processing decisions based on applicable statutes, rules, and agency policies and procedures
Serve as liaison between the parties and the ALJs and Workers’ Compensation Hearings Division to interpret and resolve problems through negotiation
Be responsible for complete working knowledge of applicable statutes, rules and policies as they apply to various situations that arise from processing legal documents, telephone requests and contacts with outside stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years 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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Experience with legal and medical terminology
Excellent grammar, punctuation, proofreading, and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining accuracy
Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to accept guidance, embrace change, and contribute positively to a dynamic work environment
Outstanding attendance and reliability

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