Dockets Assistant

Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc • Portland, OR

4d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

MPD has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties.

Join our dynamic team and become part of MPD’s commitment to being a leader in public defense, which includes not just excellence in client representation, but also a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit: www.mpdlaw.com [https://mpdlaw.com/employment-and-volunteering/] 

MPD is currently searching for a Dockets Assistant to join our Multnomah County Office. This position requires individuals to regularly attend criminal arraignments held in the Justice Center courtrooms, where they will interact with judges, the DA, and defense council. In these courtrooms, the dockets assistant will assist public defense counsel in organizing court documents and discovery, as well as taking detailed notes of proceedings and assisting out-of-custody clients and family as able. In the office, the dockets assistant will accurately create and update electronic records in the in-house database, including client name, court number, attorney/team assignments, future event dates and other critical case information. This is done for all levels within the adult criminal defense department of MPD. The dockets assistant reconciles daily case input, runs reports, and closes cases after disposition, accurately recording outcomes and details. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong attention to detail, data entry skills, and interpersonal communication skills. The dockets assistant receives general supervision from the Data Integrity Manager.

This position pays $21.70 - $33.31/hr. Staff are members of a union. This is a full-time, in-office, non-exempt position. In addition to compensation, MPD also offers:

Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental (choice of PPO Base or PPO Enhanced) and Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Basic Life, STD, LTD and AD&D – 100% employer paid 
401(K) – MPD will contribute 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of service
PTO – 24 hours upon hire and accrue monthly to 80 hours and increase to 120 hours starting at 24 months
10 paid holidays + 2 Personal Equity Days
4 Mental Health Days per year 
Sick Leave – 48 hours upon hire + accrue monthly after the completion of six months of employment 

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Data entry skills, minimum 60 wpm accurately
• Education or experience working in the legal or social service field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead by example in the handling of work assignments, as well as in the treatment of staff and others in the criminal justice system.
• Ability to pass background check to access correctional facilities (may preclude employees and applicants arrested and jailed, or convicted of certain crimes within the prior 15 years).
• Maintains confidentiality of agency records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist public defense counsel in organizing court documents and discovery
• Take detailed notes of proceedings
• Assist out-of-custody clients and family as able
• Accurately create and update electronic records in the in-house database, including client name, court number, attorney/team assignments, future event dates and other critical case information
• Reconcile daily case input
• Run reports
• Close cases after disposition, accurately recording outcomes and details

Benefits

• Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental (choice of PPO Base or PPO Enhanced) and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life, STD, LTD and AD&D – 100% employer paid
• 401(K) – MPD will contribute 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of service
• PTO – 24 hours upon hire and accrue monthly to 80 hours and increase to 120 hours starting at 24 months
• 10 paid holidays + 2 Personal Equity Days
• 4 Mental Health Days per year
• Sick Leave – 48 hours upon hire + accrue monthly after the completion of six months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees