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    Legal Assistant - Medford, United States - City of Medford, OR

    City of Medford, OR
    City of Medford, OR Medford, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Part time
    Description
    Summary

    The City Attorney's Office is seeking a talented part-time Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team.

    In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing legal documents, assisting attorneys in criminal prosecution and various civil matters, helping manage phone calls and email for the office, and engaging in a multitude of administrative tasks to keep our office operations running smoothly.

    With up to 24 hours per week, you'll have the flexibility to balance your schedule while making meaningful contributions to our team.

    If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic legal environment, apply today


    Required Education and Experience:

    • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
    • Four (4) years of office administrative (or similar) experience with two (2) years in a legal or public sector setting.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Prior experience in a legal work environment.

    Available Schedule:

    • This is a part-time year-round position where you can be scheduled up to 24 hours a week.

    INCLUDED BENEFITS:

    • Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employerfor part-time, year-round positions.
    • Paid sick leave - one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
    • Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
    About the City

    Medford is one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest and is located in Jackson County, Oregon.

    Situated in the heart of the scenic Rogue Valley, Medford, population 90,887, is the hub of Oregon's fourth-largest metropolitan area.

    Located along I-5 in southern Oregon, just 20 miles from the California border, Medford is surrounded by breathtaking mountains in a region featuring world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast.

    As the largest city between Eugene and Sacramento, Medford is a growing city with a high quality of life, a growing economy and a moderate climate.

    Where the west coast plays

    Click on the links below to learn more about Medford.

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    Examples of Job Duties


    Essential Functions of the Position:

    • Performs difficult and responsible legal administrative and clerical duties.
    • Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, documents, and procedures.
    • Prepares and distributes resolutions and ordinances and other legal documents; composes correspondence, memoranda, and other actions.
    • Administers the Victim's Program in relation to Municipal Court prosecution.
    • Provided discovery to criminal defendants and defense attorneys.
    • Answers telephones, receives, and routes mail, maintains office supplies and provides customer service, such as responding to citizen questions, concerns, complaints, etc.
    • Engages in electronic and physical case management for criminal prosecution and other matters.
    • Assists with annual budget preparation, monitors expenditures, and prepares payroll reports.
    • The scope of the assigned area of responsibility will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the City Attorney.

    Other Functions of the Position:

    • Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
    • Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
    • Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
    • Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
    • Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
    • Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

    Competencies:
    Customer Orientation

    Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner.

    They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs.

    They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.

    Drive/Energy

    Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the City. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today's organizations. They know that a healthy work/life balance is important to sustained energy. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.

    Team Player

    Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it.

    They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.

    Technology Savvy

    Effective performers use technology to be successful int their organizational role. They value technology and understand the necessity of leveraging it to stay productive and competitive. They are proactive in investigating and adopting new technologies to achieve competitive advantage.


    Work Environment & Physical Demands:
    Performs work indoors in an office environment with regulated and minimal environmental conditions. The noise level is typically moderate to medium. Exposure to disruptive people may occur.

    Position primarily requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, and reaching. Ability to perform repetitive movements filing, typing, and using various office equipment. May require the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force daily to lift and carry objects. Acceptable hearing, visual acuity, and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing are necessary.

    Supplemental Information


    IMPORTANT (Please read):

    • It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
    • Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
    • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
    • Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

    How to Apply:

    • Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
    • Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
    • Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
    Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:


    • Criminal history background investigation
    • Professional reference check

    Questions or Assistance:

    • If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at
    • For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at

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