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Legal Assistant 1 | Multnomah County
The Tone:
This is a regular, non-represented role at Multnomah County, located in Portland, Oregon, with hybrid telework. Multnomah County is a public sector organization dedicated to serving the community and its departments. This role is essential for providing critical administrative support that enables lawyers and paralegals within the Attorney’s Office to effectively serve the county.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Regular Non-Represented
• Location: Hybrid, Portland, OR
• Pay: $26–$36 Hourly
• Team: County Attorney’s Office, part of the County Chair department
• Mission: This person ensures legal work runs smoothly by providing essential administrative and case management support to the legal team.
• Tech Stack: Clio, Everlaw, Westlaw, Google Documents
What You’ll Actually Do
• Administrative Support: Manage office supplies, process invoices, handle new hire paperwork, and maintain essential office templates.
• Legal Case Management: Assist lawyers and paralegals with e-filing court documents, organizing case files, and proofreading legal documents for accuracy.
• Information Handling: Help with e-discovery and public records requests, ensuring information is managed with care and precision.
• Office Reception: Serve as the primary point of contact for the office, greeting visitors, answering phones, and responding to inquiries from various parties.
• File System Ownership: Take ownership of the office’s filing system, including opening, maintaining, archiving case files, and processing tort claim and incident notices.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skills: Office administration, legal and case file management, e-filing, document proofreading, public records assistance, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Bonus: Experience in public sector municipal law or a legal/professional office setting; experience with Clio, Everlaw, Westlaw, and Google Documents.
