Public Defender of Marion County, Inc.
Job Description
Seeking an experienced Legal Assistant who works hard and has a positive attitude.Experience required:the ideal candidate will have 1-2 or more years of experience.Bilingual candidates (English and Spanish) only.Responsibilities include:drafting, preparing, and filing legal documents and correspondence; communicating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel; calendaring attorney or management schedules and court dockets; preparing cases for trial; performing complex office tasks requiring advanced skills and knowledge of legal practices and procedures, community resources and local practices, basic legal research and terminology; performing specialized PDMC-wide legal administrative support services.This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all duties.Starting salary from $23.00, with a likely performance review 90 days after hire.We offer paid time-off, a 401k plan with matching contributions, a great health insurance plan, and we try hard to provide a friendly, productive work atmosphere.Please provide your resume along with a cover letter explaining your interest, your relevant work history, and your wage expectations.Job Type:Full-time Pay:$23.00, plus 5% bilingual increase, DOE Expected hours:40 per week Schedule:Monday to Friday No weekends Experience:Legal Assistant:1- 2 years (Required) Language:English and Spanish (Required) Job Type:Full-time Benefits:401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to Commute:Salem, OR 97301 (Required) Ability to Relocate:Salem, OR 97301:Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:In person Job Type:Full-time Pay:From $23.00 per hour Benefits:401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Schedule:8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location:In person.