Legal Assistant 1, District Attorney's Office

Pay Range: $26.86 - $33.04 Hourly

About the role

Advance your career in public service—join a team where professionalism, attention to detail, and purpose drive meaningful work. This work matters. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office is seeking qualified Legal Assistant 1 candidates to join our dedicated team of legal professionals who play a vital role in upholding justice, supporting victims, and advancing public safety.

As one of Oregon’s most visible and high-performing public law offices, we rely on skilled and adaptable support staff to ensure the smooth operation of the criminal justice system. Legal Assistants are essential members of our team, managing complex administrative and legal processes with accuracy, integrity, and a strong commitment to service.

This is the entry point into the legal assistant series, ideal for individuals with strong administrative skills who are ready to learn and grow in a legal environment. In this role, you’ll receive training and guidance to support attorneys, navigate legal systems, and manage critical documents and deadlines. We’re looking for candidates who are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to build a foundation for long-term success in public service.

Our office promotes from within and actively invests in the development of our legal support staff, recognizing that strong internal talent is key to long-term success. We also welcome fresh perspectives and new skills from external candidates. This is an opportunity to grow within a structured legal career path, work alongside attorneys and justice system partners, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of victims, witnesses, and the broader community.

Most vacancies in the District Attorney's Office are full-time, though this list may be used to fill part-time, temporary, limited duration, and on-call openings.

Responsibilities

• Review case files for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all necessary documentation is present and correctly formatted.
• Accurately enter felony and misdemeanor case information into legal and case management systems within required timelines and perform data entry review and quality control.
• Request and interpret criminal history reports from law enforcement databases to support case preparation.
• Assist with victim notification processes by preparing and distributing case updates, court notices, and related communications in a professional and timely manner.
• Investigate and prepare restitution requests under attorney guidance, gathering supporting documentation and summarizing findings.
• Perform general administrative support duties such as file maintenance, document preparation, and data entry in support of legal teams.
• Support office-wide projects and assignments that may require initiative, research, or the ability to follow instructions with attention to detail.

Requirements

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
• Three years of general clerical experience.
• One year of experience working within a district attorney, county counsel, or relevant legal office.
• Basic working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the criminal or judicial system, and some knowledge of legal terminology and legal databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (will require a language proficiency exam).
• Advanced knowledge of data systems such as RegJIN, LEDS, NCIC, Odyssey, PbK, and Microsoft Word.
• LEDS Certification and knowledge of and/or experience using legal terminology.

Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe these on your application and explain how they apply.

Schedule

Positions are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Ad-hoc or hybrid telework opportunities may be available.

Benefits

Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. Highlights include:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx through Cigna, Moda Health, or Kaiser Permanente).
• Defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; the County covers the employee’s share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military, etc.).
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts.
• Free annual TriMet bus pass.
• Access to wellness resources.

This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime.