Legal Assistant

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

Benton County’s District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Legal Assistant to perform administrative and legal support activities. The role is in the Criminal Media Division and supports the entire office, with focus areas including evidence, discovery, grand jury matters, and public record requests. The position produces a high volume of work under short deadlines and contributes to work that directly affects the community in a close-knit, collaborative, and supportive team environment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and three years of general office or administrative support experience, or an accepted equivalent combination of closely related education and experience. Candidates must have at least six months of actual work experience for experience to be considered equivalent. The successful candidate must pass a fingerprint-based background investigation and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle. The position is FLSA non-exempt and represented by AFSCME. The annual salary range is $42,349.10 to $58,917.10, with placement based on directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon pay equity law. The position is eligible for two salary raises within the first year if performance is in good standing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of general office or administrative support experience, or an accepted equivalent combination of closely related education and experience.
At least six months of actual work experience is required for experience to be considered equivalent.
Pass a fingerprint-based background investigation and comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
Ability to drive; the position may require use of a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Ability to redact paper, audio, and video files.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and legal support activities.
Support evidence, discovery, grand jury matters, and public record requests.
Produce a high volume of work under short deadlines.
Support the District Attorney’s Office and its Criminal Media Division.

Benefits

11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
Vacation accrual of 8 hours per month, increasing with years of service.
Sick leave.
$0 health insurance premium for medical, dental, and vision coverage, including eligible family members.
County contribution of up to $1,900 per year to a Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account, depending on plan and personal contribution.
Health Savings Account funds roll over from year to year.
Coverage for dependents up to age 26.
After six months of employment, a County retirement contribution of 6% of salary toward Oregon PERS.
After six months of employment, a County deferred compensation 457(b) plan contribution of 1.5% of salary.
Free wellness program with seminars, challenges, activities, monetary incentives, and prizes.
100% employer-paid AD&D coverage of $100,000, life insurance coverage of $50,000, and long-term disability coverage.
Supplemental insurance plans available at reasonable rates.
Two salary raises within the first year if performance is in good standing.