Legal Assistant 1 (Front Desk/Reception)

Legal Assistant 1 (Front Desk/Reception)

Salary

$19.24 - $25.33 Hourly

Location

Justice Building - Roseburg, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00044

Department

District Attorney

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/17/2026 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.

• Receptionist duties including, but not limited to, answering the office multi-line phone and greeting the public;
• Assisting civilians/victims with their questions;
• Check witnesses in for hearings;
• Process Expungment requests;
• Close all criminal case files;
• Distribute all incoming mail including incoming e-Court notices
• Process evidence disposition requests.
• Provides data entry of all attorney notes pertaining to defendants case file;
• Enter next hearing dates and other related information;
• Prepare a large number of legal documents pertaining to specific case files at attorneys request; prepare trial worksheets and witnesses;
• Make all travel and lodging accommodations as needed;
• Contact other agencies to obtain information relevant to specific case files and contact other Court for certified documents on case files;
• Prepare all warrant transmittals for outgoing warrants on case files.
• Work with State Police and Probation Department to obtain their warrant requests;
• Open new case files and prepares appropriate legal documents to file cases with Circuit Court and route files to other departments for review and discovery;

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: Employment 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 Countys 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, as part of contingent offer of employment.

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification.

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

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 positions budgeted 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 at https://www.douglascountyor.gov/256/Employee-Benefits. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in Douglas County Personnel Rule 9. 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 the Public Employees Retirement System (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 322

Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

Phone 541-464.6300

541-440-4405

Website https://douglascountyor.gov/