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Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site
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Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site
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Portland, Oregon, United States • On-site
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Provides administrative support to attorneys and serves as a liaison between clients, families, and the criminal justice system. Responsibilities include processing case materials, conducting home visits, and coordinating services with the holistic defense team.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience or education in the legal or social service field. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to travel to criminal justice facilities.
MPD has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties.
Join our dynamic team and a part of MPD’s commitment to being a leader in public defense which includes not just excellence in client representation but a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit: www.mpdlaw.com
MPD is currently searching for a Legal Assistant II to join our Parent|Child Advocacy Department (PCAD) at our Banfield Office. The Legal Assistant position is an integral part of the defense team, providing administrative support to attorneys and maintaining regular contact with clients and their families, including home visits as needed. They are responsible for processing and organizing case material (including evidence, reports, and other records) and serve as a liaison between clients, attorneys, client families, and elements of the criminal justice system. As appropriate, they may assess client needs and support the coordination of necessary services with other members of the holistic defense team. Ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, clear oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to indigent defense excellence. The Legal Assistant II receives general supervision from the Support Staff Chief.
This position pays $22.69/hr - $36.17/hr. Staff are members of a union. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. In addition to compensation, MPD also offers:
Diversity and Inclusion: At MPD, we do not just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for all our staff.
MPD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources in advance to request assistance.
Providing high quality representation and zealous advocacy for each client since 1971.
Metropolitan Public Defender has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties. We represent clients in criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital murder, juvenille cases from deliquency to dependency, mental health cases from civil commitments to mental health courts, and specialty courts from drug courts to community court. We are also dedicated to building a holistic model in which MPD is a community-based resource, providing a broad array of legal services to low-income individuals for the purpose of improving outcomes such as long-term stability, through our Community Law Division. Our dedicated, client-centered staff is comprised of nearly 90 attorneys, as well as over 70 support staff made up of investigators, mitigation specialists, legal assistants, social workers, office assistants, data integrity specialists, and executive administration.
Offices: 630 SW 5th Ave, Suite 500, Portland, Oregon 97204, US · 400 E. Main St, Suite 210, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123, US
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