Paralegal/Judicial Assistant to the Honorable Danielle J. Forrest, U.S. Circuit Judge

Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts · Portland, Oregon Portland, Oregon

Company

Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts

Location

Portland, Oregon Portland, Oregon

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

Position Overview
The Paralegal/Judicial Assistant ("JA") is a permanent staff member in the Judge's Chambers. The successful candidate will be professional, organized, proficient in writing and editing, have a pleasant and positive attitude and the ability to act as the institutional memory of a small office with a staff of law clerks that turns over annually, and will possess the initiative to ensure smooth-running operations in the Judge's absence.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Successful applicants are provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. Positions with the U.S. Courts are "At-Will", excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Direct deposit of pay required.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason including, but not limited to, budgetary issues. Said modifications may occur without prior written or other notice.

Equal Focused Employer
We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. The Ninth Circuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited college, university, or paralegal program.
  • At least 1 year of secretarial or legal processing experience.
  • A strong legal, administrative, or paralegal background. Excellent command of English grammar and spelling.
  • Excellent organization, communication, and administrative skills.
  • Computer proficiency with word processing, email, legal research, and database maintenance. Will coordinate with the Court's tech support.
  • Proficiency with making travel arrangements and submitting expense reports.
  • Ability to work collegially in a small working environment.
  • Integrity, character, and good judgment.
*Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience:
  • For grade JS-9: 1 year of specialized work experience (legal, paralegal or law office work).
  • For grade JS-10: 2 years of specialized work experience.
  • For grade JS-11: 3 years of specialized work experience.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Additional information

Total Rewards and Work-Life Balance
Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience, $64,504 - $101,454* (JSP Grade 9 - 11).
Time off: 13 days of paid vacation for the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter, 13 sick days accrued per year, 11 paid holidays.

Benefits

  • Federal pension plan and optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (like a 401K).
  • Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans. Optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage.
  • Flexible spending account to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars.
Other Perks: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; public transit subsidy; and reasonable work hours.

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Date Posted

07/15/2024

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