Clackamas County · 1 week ago
Paralegal
Oregon City, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $92K/yrClackamas County's Office of County Counsel is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support a collaborative legal team. The role involves providing advanced paralegal support, conducting legal research, drafting documents, managing case files, and assisting attorneys in various legal proceedings.
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Hiring Manager
James Callahan
Responsibilities
Sets up, organizes, maintains, and monitors case files; locates, reviews, and obtains documents; updates files with new information and documents; and organizes, maintains, and indexes case files and documents
Responds to telephone inquiries providing information about cases or procedures; communicates with parties, other agencies, county departments, and attorneys
Organizes and maintains voluminous discovery documents in discovery support programs and software
Provides backup to administrative staff by answering phones, taking messages, drafting and revising documents, sorting and scanning mail, and providing callers with appropriate information
Draft pleadings & discovery documents; electronically files pleadings and case filings in state and federal court
Coordinates and monitors case progress or court process deadlines; prepares status reports and calendars; tracks issuance of subpoenas
Code Enforcement - Prepare liens and demand letters, collect payments, discuss cases, and proofread and file documents with the court. Help prepare the attorney for court
Annexation - track process as well as postings, schedule board hearing
Manages case files on all civil matters involving Clackamas County, including tax, land use, condemnation, torts & foreclosure
Prepares legal correspondence, court orders, motions, answers, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents
Prepares discovery requests and responses; attends trials as a resource for the attorney. Meets with client representatives and attorneys regarding document production requests
Qualification
Required
Experience as a Paralegal supporting a legal team
Ability to conduct legal research
Skill in drafting pleadings and legal documents
Experience managing case files and deadlines
Ability to support discovery processes
Experience assisting attorneys in trials, hearings, and administrative proceedings
Detail-oriented and organized
Ability to manage multiple deadlines with ease
Commitment to public service and confidentiality
Experience in municipal law areas including labor and employment, land use, civil rights, contracts, torts, and code enforcement
Benefits
Competitive wages
Cost-of-living adjustments
Merit increases (for eligible employees)
Robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees
Classes and events for employee health and wellness
Alternative care benefits
Company
Clackamas County
Clackamas County, Oregon is a government organization that works to serve the public and enrich our community.
Founded in 1843
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Brumfield
Digital Evidence Program Administrator (CCSO)
Erica Diebel, PHR
HR Business Partner
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