Legal Assistant

THE POSITION

Douglas County District Attorney

Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package.

PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only).Availability is subject to center waitlist.

This position will serve in an at-will position under an elected official

Job Summary:

This position performs legal clerical activities to assist the District Attorney and legal staff in processing criminal cases for the State of Oregon.

Essential Functions:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Receptionist duties

• Assist civilians/witnesses with questions

• Check witnesses in for hearings

• Process Expungement requests

• Close all Criminal case files

• Distribute incoming mail including e-Court notices

• Process evidence disposition requests

• Provides data entry of attorney notes pertaining to defendant case files

• Enter hearing dates and other related information

• Prepare legal documents pertaining to specific case files at attorney's request; prepare trial worksheets and witnesses

• Make all travel accommodations as needed

• Obtain relevant information to specific court cases from outside agencies/courts

• Open new case files, prepare appropriate documents and route files to departments for review and discovery.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

• Three years clerical experience of a progressively responsible nature, two years of which must have been in a private law office.

Knowledge of:Reasonable and adequate knowledge of standard legal office practices, procedures, documents, terminology, business

English,grammar, spelling, basic arithmetic, composition, recordkeeping, filing and database entry to perform the required tasks; knowledge of State and Federal Court Rules.Skill in: Computer systems and computer applications related to the job with advanced keyboarding skills; taking and transcribing dictation, use of modern office equipment, telephone, and computer software systems.Ability to:Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, maintain confidentiality, accurately perform basic mathematical operations, plan and prioritize work and make relevant decisions using sound judgement; establish and maintain records, reports, calendars and statistical data; courteously meet and deal effectively with employees, clients, families, other agencies, court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement officials, commissions, contractors, vendors and the general public; and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Required

• At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon Drivers License

• Regular and consistent attendance

• Computer experience

SCREENING & EVALUATION

A written examination and typing test for those applicants selected for an interview may be

scheduled at a later date.

Background Investigation:While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this

position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a

contingentoffer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual fromemployment. Successful candidates for this position must also pass a Criminal JusticeInformation Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check. The CJIS Clearance isdone within the first 30 days of employment and is processed at no expense to theapplicant/employee.

Drug Screen:Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of nonprescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy.

Position requires a minimal amount of driving. Finalist will be required to provide a court print driving record that meets the

Douglas County Driver Policy, as part of contingent offer of employment.

To learn more about this position, please review theposition classification.

If you have further questions about the position, contact Lisa Thompson by email atllthomps@co.douglas.or.us

Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity

If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is in an office environment and generally sedentary, however, may require bending, hearing voice conversations, keyboarding, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, walking, kneeling, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Some positions will require frequent walking and use of stairs. Some positions may require occasional driving.