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Benton County (OR)

Legal Specialist

Benton County (OR), Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333


Benton County is currently seeking a

Legal Specialist

to join the District Attorney's Office.

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 November 4, 2024.Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date.BENEFITS

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.

$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!Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

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.

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!

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.Annual salary range of:

$41,346 - $54,252This 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!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!

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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Legal Specialist (P21)

The following minimum qualifications are

REQUIRED

for this position:High School Diploma or GED;

AND4 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 will have:

Knowledge of the Oregon criminal justice system.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 LawQuestions regarding this position can be directed to:

Meghan Gonzalez, Paralegal SupervisorBenton County District Attorney DepartmentTelephone: (541) 766-6687Meghan.Gonzalez@bentoncountyor.govHow to Apply

To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.Answer all supplemental questions.Additional information

This is a FLSA non-exempt position.This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:

Veterans Resources .Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.

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