Portland Legal Support Manager (Legal Support Services Supervisor 1)

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This work matters! The Child Advocacy and Protection Division (CAPD) is seeking an experienced and goal-oriented Legal Support Manager (Legal Support Services Supervisor 1) in our Portland office. Innovative problem-solvers who can successfully manage workloads while providing excellent legal support in assistance of division Assistant Attorneys General and legal processes will excel in this position.

The successful candidate will serve as the Legal Support Manager of the Portland CAPD office, a part of the Northern Region Leadership Team, and will play an essential role in the division to provide legal services to Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division branches served out of the Portland office. In support of a positive work/life balance for the successful candidate, this position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule (remote and in office work).

Our Mission

To provide quality and timely legal advice and effective court representation to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Division in order to protect children from abuse and neglect and to support families, allowing children to grow up in safe and stable environments.

What You Will Do (in part)

• Oversee Daily Operations of Legal Support Teams in Support of Attorneys and Legal Processes.

• Mentor, Develop, Coach, and Provide Direction to Employees.

• Collaborate with our Northern Region Leadership Team to Develop and Facilitate Goals.

• Cultivate a Welcoming Atmosphere That Recognizes the Value of Individual and Cultural Differences.

• Work with Internal and External Partners to Achieve Mutual Successes.

Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes

• Proven experience supervising the day-to-day operations of support teams in accordance with appropriate laws/rules, legal concepts, and principals of law.

• Ability to build good working relationships and communicate with people at all levels.

• Experience reviewing needs of a team and the ability to manage workloads and provide services.

• Experience managing employees in a union work environment.

• Willingness to provide quality service to both internal and external customers.

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.

• Experience participating in professional development with employees including performance evaluations, ongoing coaching, and potentially disciplinary actions.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent writing and analytical skills.

• Ability to effectively interact and work with people of various cultural backgrounds.

• Predictable and reliable attendance, including the ability to work after hours to accommodate project schedules and requirements. Limited travel in state as necessary.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and other appropriate technology.

What’s in It for You

• Permanent, full-time employment in vibrant Portland Oregon.

• Become a valued member of the State's management team.

• A workplace where individual contribution matters and is recognized, where creativity and accomplishment are rewarded.

• Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, in addition to special paid time off.

• Excellent health insurance, and very low premiums: 95-99% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental for you and your family.

• Pension and retirement programs.

For more information about our benefits, you can learn here.

Required

• Three years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the areas listed above. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. 

Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.) 

• Valid driver license.

Application Process

• Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.

• Attach your resume.

• Attach your cover letter.

ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both requested documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your state-issued login and apply via the Jobs Hub Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job). ​

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

For additional information regarding working for the Department of Justice and application assistance, click HERE.

Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem OR, 97301
DOJ.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov

Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367