Litigation Support Specialist (Office Specialist 1) - Eugene Child Advocacy and Protection Division

The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking to hire a seasoned Litigation Support Specialist for the Child Advocacy and Protection Division in Eugene. The role involves supporting Assistant Attorneys General with daily litigation support and legal services, and contributing to the mission of protecting abused, neglected, and abandoned children.

Responsibilities

• Process shared email folders containing discovery, court reports, and hearing information into electronic case management systems
• Review docket reports and calendar related hearings
• Open, close, and maintain physical and electronic filing systems
• Contact clients, agency staff, other agencies, or the members of the public (in person, writing, or by phone) to obtain necessary case information
• Read, sort, and distribute incoming mail
• Create, format, and proofread documents
• Respond to requests for general information and provide explanations to visitors and clients
• Maintain state cars
• Order, distribute, and maintain inventory office supplies

Skills

• One year of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents
• An equivalent combination of experience and college coursework or training in a general office occupation
• Currently commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of Oregon OR able to become commissioned in Oregon within 6 months of appointment
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Knowledge and experience working with the Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN) and the Oregon eCourt Case Information Network (OECI)
• Experience working with and supporting attorneys and other legal professionals or in public service
• Recent college graduates with critical thinking experience

Benefits

• Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

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