Legal Assistant

Job Description:

Legal Assistant

Description

Summary

Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office to seek justice, advance public safety and uphold the law. We strive to maintain public trust and serve the people of Deschutes County with fairness, integrity and honor.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The District Attorney’s Office represents the State of Oregon in all criminal cases filed in Deschutes County. Representation includes enforcing the laws of the State of Oregon, protecting the innocent, ensuring the guilty are held accountable, and advocating for victims of crime to be heard and respected in the process. The District Attorney and a team of Deputy District Attorneys are responsible for evaluating the investigative reports submitted by local, state and federal agencies and determining whether justice and public safety require prosecution. If the Office initiates prosecution, the attorneys are then responsible for presenting evidence to and advising the Grand Jury, and representing the State at every stage of the criminal proceeding in Circuit Court thereafter. The Office can also decide to defer certain cases out of the traditional criminal justice system into alternative diversion programs that maintain community safety and improve offender and victim outcomes.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. W e enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:
This position will perform a variety of complex to difficult legal clerical duties, which will require a thorough and specialized knowledge of legal terms and formats. Incumbent will provide administrative and legal support for Deputy District Attorneys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and issuing legal documents.
• Creating and maintaining case files.
• Managing discovery.
• Processing digital evidence.
• Coordinating restitution and trial support/coordination.
• Complete post-conviction work.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• District Attorney's Office policies, procedures, organization, and operations.
• State of Oregon statutes, Court policies, federal rules and requirements, and specialized court software applications.
• Operations, functions, procedures, rules, and policies of state and federal courts.
• Principles and protocols for the management of official documents and court records.
• Legal system and law enforcement agency procedures and terminology.
• Principles of record keeping, case files, and records management.
• Basic laws and regulations governing the release of information from Court records.

Skill in:

• Coordinating and performing a variety of skilled technical support functions.
• Working independently and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Researching and reading legal documents and extracting relevant information.
• Drafting, preparing, filing, and distributing various types of legal documents.
• Creating accurate reports, technical documents, and legal correspondence.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with people seeking information.
• Effectively handling hostile, angry, and emotional customers.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software, and entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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Compensation

$5,445.98 to $7,298.09 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in law, legal studies, or related coursework;
  
• AND two (2) years of relevant experience working in a legal office;
  
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with Oregon Judicial Information Network (OJIN), and certification in Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of cataloging systems.

Necessary Special Requirements

The employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Dependent on the area of assignment, additional certifications and/or licenses may be required within a specified timeframe after hire, such as Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) and CJIS certification from the State of Oregon.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$5,445.98 - $7,298.09 Monthly