Senior Legal Specialist - Misdemeanor Team

Washington County • Hillsboro, OR

1d • $31 - $37

About The Position

The Senior Legal Specialist provides highly skilled and advanced technical 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 trial preparation. Demonstrates advanced-level proficiency in the full scope of duties and is expected to independently perform legal support activities of a complex clerical nature. Senior Legal Specialists are responsible for providing legal assistance and administrative support to several assigned attorneys in the District Attorney’s Office and are also a subject matter expert in one or more advanced level responsibilities. May provide guidance or instruction to administrative and legal support staff engaged in functional activities. The Legal Specialist series is distinguished from the Administrative Specialist series in that Legal Specialists are required to understand and apply legal terminology and knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures applicable to a wide variety of criminal prosecution matters or civil litigation.
This position in the District Attorney's Office Criminal Prosecution Program will provide highly skilled and advanced technical legal support to designated attorneys as a senior member of our misdemeanor trial team. Job duties include handling complex cases, working on special projects and team assignments as needed, training and mentoring new team members, case intake, assisting with case preparation by managing police reports, providing copies to the defense, filing documents with the court, subpoenaing victims and witnesses for various court appearances, and preparing files for court.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, three (3) years of which must be equal to the level of Legal Specialist II, in a public or private law office or in an office environment with a focus on legal issues; OR
• Five (5) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, two (2) years of which is in a prosecutor’s office.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work product are essential
• Make advanced use of legal case management software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to organize and manage a high-volume workload.
• Ability to train and provide advanced technical, and legal support to team and designated attorneys.
• Ability to multitask and re-prioritize work based upon ever-changing deadlines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors.
• Maintain and preserve sensitive and confidential information.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Cope with exposure to potentially disturbing or traumatic content.

Responsibilities

• Provides highly skilled and advanced technical legal support to designated attorneys
• Prepares files and legal documents
• Manages discovery and digital evidence
• Assists in criminal trial preparation
• Provides legal assistance and administrative support to several assigned attorneys in the District Attorney’s Office
• Handling complex cases
• Working on special projects and team assignments as needed
• Training and mentoring new team members
• Case intake
• Assisting with case preparation by managing police reports, providing copies to the defense, filing documents with the court
• Subpoenaing victims and witnesses for various court appearances
• Preparing files for court

Benefits

• Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.
• We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree