Legal Assistant Senior, District Attorney's Office

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $29.45 - $36.06 Hourly Department: District Attorney Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 12, 2023 The Opportunity: This work matters! The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Legal Assistant. The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office is considered one of the nation’s leaders in innovative specialty court programs. We strive for a fair, open and just system that promotes public safety through effective prosecution. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office is committed to the open and balanced administration of justice – one that honors and respects diversity in all of its forms. As a Senior Legal Assistant, you must have the ability to organize and prioritize work and accuracy with detail. Our staff work together as a cohesive team under pressure and must be flexible, able and willing to fill in on short notice. This position may require you to resolve issues when a supervisor is not available. This position acts as a technical resource and trainer to other staff including attorneys and management and may also act as a team lead in certain positions. Your main responsibilities includes, but are not limited to the following: Enter felony cases in systems including fugitive and extradition matters. Run criminal history records from various law enforcement data systems and analyze as requested. Respond to questions from victims, witnesses, attorneys, outside agencies and others in a culturally appropriate manner regarding procedures and case status, while following standard procedures, regulations and office policies. Issue subpoenas for records or witnesses as needed and cover subpoena clerks positions as requested. Prepare court orders, draft orders from attorney’s notes, proofread orders and file following policy and procedures. Investigate facts related to litigated fact situations and claims using case management and other systems to determine next legal steps needed or problem solve questions or complaints regarding cases and legal actions. May also be called upon to assist with projects that require resourcefulness, independent judgment, analysis of varied data, and other needed information. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. Most vacancies in the District Attorney's Office are full-time, however this list may be used to fill part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call openings. If you are interested in joining our team of dynamic individuals, we strongly encourage you to apply! TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. Three years of general clerical experience. Five years of responsible legal clerical experience, including three years of legal assistant experience working within a district attorney, county counsel, or relevant legal office. Basic working knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of criminal or judicial system, and some knowledge of legal terminology and legal databases. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): LEDS Certification. Advanced knowledge of data systems such as RegJIN, LEDS, NCIC, Odyssey, CRIMES and Microsoft Word. Other: Candidates must successfully pass a thorough criminal background check and post -offer urine drug screen. During the interview process, you will be asked to sign a disclosure statement about the arrests and convictions of immediate family members and close relations pursuant to our policy regarding Outside Associations. Immediate family is defined to include parents, spouse, spouse equivalent, brother, sister, children, grandparents, or any individual where the relationship is close or intimate, or a roommate. An answer of "Yes" to any Outside Associates will not automatically disqualify an applicant. *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING AND EVALUATION We expect to evaluate candidates as follows: 1. Application review. 2. Oral Examination: A scored interview. 3. Consideration of top candidates. 4. Background and Reference checks: All finalists must pass a thorough background and reference check. Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be contacted by the recruiter for additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime. Questions? Collette Carr 1200 SW 1st Ave, Suite 5200 Portland, OR 97204 Email: collette.carr@mcda.us Phone: 1 (503) 988-5839x85839 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 6241 - Legal Assistant Senior Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Collette Carr Email: collette.carr@mcda.us Phone: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. 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