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About the Position
Are you ready to take your legal career to new heights? Do you have a passion for justice and a drive to make a real difference in your community? If so, we have an incredible opportunity waiting for you! We are currently seeking talented individuals like yourself to join our team as a Paralegal for the esteemed District Attorney's Office. 

As a Paralegal with our District Attorney's Office, your primary responsibilities will revolve around providing essential legal assistance to our Deputy District Attorneys and other legal staff. Your expertise in legal research, analysis, and case management will be invaluable in supporting the seamless execution of our legal proceedings.
 
In this role, you will work alongside a dedicated team of legal professionals, learning from seasoned experts and contributing to the overall success of our office. Your efforts will directly impact the pursuit of justice, making a tangible difference in our community and fostering a safer and fairer society.
 
About the Division
Patricia Perlow is Lane County's elected district attorney. Her office is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes in Lane County Circuit Court.
 
Divisions in the District Attorney's Office include CriminalFamily Law (Child Support Enforcement); Juvenile; Death Investigations; and Victim Services.
 
Our Mission: Strive to improve public safety and quality of life by prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, securing the appropriate support for children and families, and determining the cause and manner of death in all cases of traumatic or unattended death.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

*This is an AFSCME represented position*

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training:
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in an accredited paralegal program, office management, secretarial sciences or a related field is desirable. 

Experience:
  • Three years of responsible legal secretarial and/or paralegal experience. 
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Notes:
  • This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check. 

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.