Job Summary
The Legal Specialist, under moderate supervision, performs legal support activities of a complex clerical nature with regard to criminal, juvenile delinquency and dependency matters. This position may provide full scope of paralegal support to attorneys.
First review of applications is scheduled for May 2, 2024.Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- High School Diploma or GED; AND
- 4 years of work experience in a general office setting with 2 of those years being in a legal setting.
An equivalent combination of closely related education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Special Requirements
- Obtain LEDS certification, Notary Public Certificate, and Oregon Driver’s License in the first 30 days of employment.
- Regular and predictable in-person attendance is necessary to provide service to citizens and to maintain active engagement with the courts and court process.
- Must pass a thorough background investigation and comply with all Federal, State and Local laws.
- This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
The Ideal Candidate
- Knowledge of the Oregon criminal justice system.
Your Total Compensation/Benefits
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Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
- 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
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$0 Health Insurance Premium!
- Medical, Dental and Vision – cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
- In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
- Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
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Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
- After 6 months of employment:
- The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
- After 6 months of employment:
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A free and award-winning wellness program
- Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
- Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
- Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
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100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
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Annual salary range of:
- $41,346 – $54,252
- This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year. Increases are given at the end of the 6 month probationary period and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
- For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
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Have benefits questions?
- Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law