Legal Assistant 1
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Legal Assistant 1
Salary
$19.24 - $25.33 Hourly
Location
Justice Building - Roseburg, OR
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00042
Department
District Attorney
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
5/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
THE POSITION
Douglas County District Attorney
Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package.
PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.
Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.
This position will serve in an at-will position under an elected official
Job Summary:
This position provides entry/intermediate level procedural legal support to the prosecutors of the District Attorney's office, requiring routine legal forms, litigation documents, reports and/or other specialized legal office support.
Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Perform routine legal office clerical support and technical assistance for trial preparation and sentencing including setting up, prioritizing, monitoring and tracking court cases, discovery demands, projects, programs, and advising deputy district attorney, supervisor, or other assigned professional of required actions.
Prepares and provides discovery of potentially graphic and sensitive documents to defense counsel and deputy district attorney; duplicates audio, video, photographic and other evidence; processes digital media for disclosure.
Type a variety of letters, forms, memos, and other legal documents from verbal, transcribed and/or written instructions; take dictation or transcribe from electronic records or tapes; draft basic legal documents in accordance with court rules and procedures for review by attorney or other professional, verifying and correcting grammar, format, and composition as required.
Review accuracy and completeness of routine forms, records, entries, indictments, complaints, , orders, , , and other incoming legal documents by compiling information from various sources (i.e., other state courts, motor vehicle departments, law enforcement agencies), organizing documents, and researching discrepancies when needed.
Enter information into various computer databases for internal and external records and reports. Perform court-ordered expunction of records.
Review calendaring to remain within time limits; process and file completed documents with appropriate court; prepare and issue new cases for grand jury; prepare subpoenas and notify individuals as needed.
Respond to incoming telephone calls and in-person inquiries from various sources, including victims, witnesses, general public, police and probation officers and other court staff; applying knowledge of departmental regulations and procedures when answering public inquiries and providing information.
Receive, receipt, and record payments or other revenue received in department
Maintain trial calendar, docket and/or other related tickler system calendars, spreadsheets, and/or tracking/notification system to eliminate missed deadlines (examples include: case progress, statutory time limitations, discovery due dates, and public records deadlines); schedule and confirm appointments, including but not limited to, interviews, meetings, appointments, supervisions, , conferences, , expert witnesses, , etc.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:
Three years clerical experience of a progressively responsible nature, two years of which in a public or private law office is preferred.
Knowledge of: Reasonable and adequate knowledge of standard legal office practices, procedures, documents, terminology, business English, grammar, spelling, basic arithmetic, composition, recordkeeping, filing and database entry to perform the required tasks; knowledge of State and Federal Court Rules. Skill in: computer systems and computer applications related to the job with advanced keyboarding skills; taking and transcribing dictation, use of modern office equipment, telephone, and computer software systems.Ability to: communicate effectively in oral and written forms, maintain confidentiality, accurately perform basic mathematical operations, plan and prioritize work and make relevant decisions using sound judgment; establish and maintain records, reports, calendars and statistical data; courteously meet and deal effectively with employees, clients, families, other agencies, court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement officials, commissions, contractors, vendors and the general public; and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Required
At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon Drivers License
Regular and consistent attendance
Desirable Qualification
Notary Public licensure.
SCREENING & EVALUATION
Background Investigation: While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this
position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a
contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment. Successful candidates for this position must also pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check. The CJIS Clearance is done within the first 30 days of employment and is processed at no expense to the applicant/employee.
Drug Screen: E mployment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of nonprescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy.
Position requires a minimal amount of driving. Finalist will be required to provide a court print driving record that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/264/Driver-Policy) , as part of contingent offer of employment.
To learn more about this position, please review the position classification (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/DocumentCenter/View/1140/Legal-Assistant-1-PDF) .
If you have further questions about the position, contact Lisa Thompson by email at llthomps@co.douglas.or.us
Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/DocumentCenter/View/1640/Douglas-County-Statement-on-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-PDF)
If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.
Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positionsbudgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found athttps://www.douglascountyor.gov/256/Employee-Benefits. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in Douglas County Personnel Rule 9 (https://www.douglascountyor.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4745/Douglas-County-Personnel-Rules---Rule-09) . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).
Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join thePublic Employees Retirement System (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/Pages/index.aspx) (PERS) for retirement benefits.
Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.
ph: (541) 440-4405
hr@douglascountyor.gov
Employer
Douglas County (OR)
Address
1036 SE Douglas Ave.Room 322Roseburg, Oregon, 97470
Phone
541-464.6300541-440-4405
Website
https://douglascountyor.gov/
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