Paralegal 2

JOB SUMMARY

Independently performs legal support activities of a complex clerical nature with regard to criminal, juvenile delinquency and dependency matters. Provides full scope of paralegal support to attorneys, using extreme attention to detail often under strict time deadlines.

UNDERFILL OPTION:
The goal is to fill this position as a Paralegal 2. However, applicants who can meet the minimum qualifications for the Paralegal 2 within one year or less of on-the-job training are encouraged to apply as "underfill" candidates. Employees hired into the Paralegal 2 position as an underfill will be hired as a Legal Specialist and re-classified to the Paralegal 2 upon passing trial service and meeting the minimum qualifications for that classification.

First review of applications is scheduled for January 17, 2025. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date.
 

BENEFITS

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account!
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Annual salary range of:
  • Paralegal 2:  $49,287 - $66,731
  • Legal Specialist:  $44,892 - $60,790
  • This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. Increases may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:  

• Paralegal 2
  • Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies or a related field; AND
  • 2 years of work experience in a legal setting, with 1 of those years in a prosecution office.
• Legal Specialist
  • High School Diploma or GED; AND
  • 4 years of work experience in a general office setting with 2 of those years being in a legal setting.

An equivalent combination of closely related education and experience may be accepted. There is no substitute for the prosecution office experience (for Paralegal 2).

Special Requirements:

• Obtain LEDS certification, Notary Public Certificate, and Oregon Driver's License in the first 30 days of employment.
• Regular and predictable in-person attendance is necessary to provide service to citizens and to maintain active engagement with the courts and court process.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation and comply with all Federal, State and Local laws.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.