Litigation Legal Assistant - Child Advocacy and Protection Division (Eugene)

About the role

This work matters! The Oregon Department of Justice, Child Advocacy and Protection Division (CAPD) in the Eugene Legal office is seeking to hire a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant (Legal Secretary). Legal Assistants who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adaptable to change will excel as part of our team whose mission is to protect abused, neglected, and abandoned children. If selected to join us, you will be a key member of a team tasked with supporting the work of Division Assistant Attorneys General who provide daily litigation support and legal services for the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare. Apply today and your contributions will make a difference in the lives of one of Oregon’s most valuable resources, our children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents such as petitions, summons, subpoenas, and orders for Assistant Attorney General review.
• Conduct research and connect with partner agencies to gather essential information for service of legal documents.
• Effect service of legal documents to parties, community partners, witnesses, and business entities.
• Maintain calendars of required court hearings, appearances, and document due dates.
• Monitor and update case information as well as court and agency deadlines using an electronic case management system.
• File legal documents using the court’s