Legal Assistant 1 - Temporary - District Attorney's Office

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

The mission of the District Attorney's Office is to seek justice through:

• Promoting accountability for criminal offenders.
• Interpreting, enforcing and executing law.
• Responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and
• Working cooperatively with members of the justice system.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Phone, walk –in and electronic contacts.

• Receive and handle information & correspondence.

• Answer questions using computer information.

• Refer calls.

• Explain policies and procedures to public.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Type dismissals and perform computer data entry for DUII diversions.

• Maintain and keep death reports up to date, route death reports, handle Medical Examiner electronic reports.

• Process no-action dispositions and route to Oregon State Police.

• Backup to Grand Jury, Calendar and Discovery and/or cross-train in other Legal Secretary 1 positions where the business need is greatest.

• Miscellaneous projects.

• Outgoing mail – order supplies and sort, bundle, and prepare for daily pick up.

• Pull and file DA files.

• Processing signed orders report.

• Closed mail/filing.

• Backup for go-list.

• Monitor and manage incoming e-mails on the MCDA general e-mail.

• Create and manage EDP list.

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements for the Position

• Supplemental secretarial training courses

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.