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Equal Justice Law Legal Assistant Job Posting

Equal Justice Law (formerly part of O’Connor Weber, LLC) is a non-profit law firm that primarily represents people eligible for court-appointed counsel in Oregon courts on appeal in criminal, post-conviction, and habeas corpus cases. The firm handles all post-conviction and state habeas appeals pursuant to a contract with OPDC. We are seeking to fill a legal assistant/office manager position.

The ideal candidate has experience working in an office environment, is detail oriented, and willing to work as part of a team. Primary job responsibilities include: filing briefs and motions in Oregon appellate courts, calendaring all due dates for their assigned attorneys, communicating with clients and court staff, answering phones, and processing incoming and outgoing mail. Approximately, twenty-five percent (25%) of the job involves managing the office. Office manager duties include: coordinating subscription services (e.g. clio, adobe), cataloging and purchasing office supplies, and otherwise ensuring that the office is running smoothly.

Compensation depends on experience, but ranges from a salary of $43,0000 ($21 per hour) to 53,000 ($25.50) annually. Equal Justice Law pays for 100% of our employees’ health and dental insurance premium. Once training is completed, this position could include the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week. Free parking is available 2 days per week (once training is completed). We also provide a public transit pass. Secure indoor bike parking is provided at no cost. A workout facility including cardio and weight machines as well as private shower rooms are also provided in the building. A matching 401K retirement account will be available after 6 months. Because Equal Justice Law is a nonprofit, employees are also currently eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A successful candidate will also have the opportunity to earn additional income working for a profit law firm, Oregon Weber Law.

Attorneys and staff at Equal Justice Law work in a team environment. The legal assistant/office manager hired for this position will have the opportunity to learn from experienced trial and appellate attorneys who have worked on all types of criminal cases from DUII to capital murder at both the state and federal level. To date, two prior legal assistants have gone on to attend Lewis and Clark law school and third former legal assistant just started attending law school in California.
 
To apply please email [email protected] with cover letter and resume, using the
subject line “job application.” Additional information available at equaljusticelaw.org Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.