Legal Specialist II - Felony Trial Team

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking Legal Specialist IIs to join the Felony Team! The Trial Team provides criminal case support to the felony criminal prosecution trial team. The position provides highly skilled and journey-level legal support to designated attorneys, following applicable court rules and procedures and County office standards; prepares files and legal documents; manages discovery and digital evidence; and assists in criminal or civil trial preparation. Duties may also include case intake, case preparation assistance by managing police reports, providing copies to the defense, filing documents with the court, preparing subpoenas for victims and witnesses for various court appearances, and preparing files for court. Attention to detail is essential for this position and a high level of accuracy in work product is also a must for this challenging, high-volume workload. This is an extremely fast paced environment and the ability to multi-task and re-prioritize work based upon ever-changing deadlines is essential. Advanced knowledge of the legal field and criminal justice system is a plus. DA Office clerical and PbK case management system experience and knowledge are highly preferred. This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies that become available within the next six months.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; AND Four (4) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, two (2) years of which must be in a legal support role in a law office or in an office environment with a focus on legal issues; OR Four (4) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, one (1) year of which is in a prosecutor's office.
A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field or a Paralegal certificate may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Knowledge of Legal terminology, forms, documents, and court rules and requirements used in legal practice and proceedings.
Knowledge of legal references and their contents.
Skills to Make advanced use of legal case management software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to Organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility and in accordance with applicable law and court procedures and rules.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of the legal field and criminal justice system is a plus.
DA Office clerical and PbK case management system experience and knowledge are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides highly skilled and journey-level legal support to designated attorneys, following applicable court rules and procedures and County office standards.
Prepares files and legal documents.
Manages discovery and digital evidence.
Assists in criminal or civil trial preparation.
Case intake.
Case preparation assistance by managing police reports.
Providing copies to the defense.
Filing documents with the court.
Preparing subpoenas for victims and witnesses for various court appearances.
Preparing files for court.