Legal Specialist II - Felony Trial Team
Wacounty · Hillsboro, OR
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About the Job
Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.
Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Job Type
Regular
Department
District Attorney
FLSA Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
About the Opportunity
The Washington County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking Legal Specialist IIs to join the Felony Team!
The Trial Team provides criminal case support to the felony criminal prosecution trial team. The position provides highly skilled and journey-level legal support to designated attorneys, following applicable court rules and procedures and County office standards; prepares files and legal documents; manages discovery and digital evidence; and assists in criminal or civil trial preparation. Duties may also include case intake, case preparation assistance by managing police reports, providing copies to the defense, filing documents with the court, preparing subpoenas for victims and witnesses for various court appearances, and preparing files for court.
This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies that become available within the next six months.
Ideal Candidate
Attention to detail is essential for this position and a high level of accuracy in work product is also a must for this challenging, high-volume workload. This is an extremely fast paced environment and the ability to multi-task and re-prioritize work based upon ever-changing deadlines is essential. Advanced knowledge of the legal field and criminal justice system is a plus. DA Office clerical and PbK case management system experience and knowledge are highly preferred.
To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, click here Legal Specialist II.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; AND Four (4) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, two (2) years of which must be in a legal support role in a law office or in an office environment with a focus on legal issues; OR
- Four (4) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, one (1) year of which is in a prosecutor's office.
- A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field or a Paralegal certificate may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Additional Requirements
- Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Recruiter
Brighton Bohnenkamp
Email Address
Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov