Oregon Department of Human Services
Oregon Department of Human Services
The Oregon Department of Human Services is a state government agency supporting the health, safety, and well-being of people across Oregon. Its work spans child welfare, self-sufficiency services, and support for older adults and people with disabilities. The department collaborates with state agencies and community partners to deliver programs that help individuals, families, and communities meet essential needs. Its large public-service workforce contributes to the administration and delivery of social and human services throughout the state.

Legal Support Services Supervisor – Trial Division | Salem, Oregon

Leads legal support operations for Oregon DOJ litigation teams in Salem. Oversees staff, workflows, training, staffing, and operational performance across trial-related units.

Description

  • Lead and directly supervise legal secretaries and paralegals supporting the Corrections Litigation Unit and Civil Litigation Section
  • Supervise the Legal Support Services Supervisor 1 and provide indirect oversight to professional support staff in other litigation and oversight units
  • Direct the daily operations of a high-volume legal office, including workflow, performance standards, and case tracking
  • Manage hiring, performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary actions for the legal support team
  • Assess training needs, support employee development, and help deliver training across the Trial Division
  • Partner with Trial Division leadership on employee matters, staffing decisions, and operational planning
  • Oversee clerical, administrative, and paraprofessional activities for assigned sections
  • Evaluate paraprofessional work, records, evidence, and exhibits for accuracy and legal sufficiency, and join case staffing discussions with attorneys
  • Allocate workloads and coordinate processes with courts and external partner agencies
  • Review paraprofessional billing, track office budget activity, analyze data, prepare management reports, and advise on resource distribution
  • Provide administrative coverage during high-demand or urgent periods and support complex or sensitive operational assignments
  • Create and carry out affirmative action plans while promoting respectful and inclusive workplaces

Requirements

  • At least four years of lead, supervisory, or progressively related experience, or one year of related experience plus a bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Hold and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license
  • Two years of experience as a high-level legal support professional may be preferred
  • Knowledge of and experience with civil and/or corrections litigation
  • Experience leading both supervisory and represented employees
  • High-level management or supervisory experience overseeing legal support professionals
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with people at every organizational level
  • Professional experience collaborating effectively as part of a team
  • Experience evaluating and coaching individuals toward production and quality objectives
  • Experience with collaboration, team building, troubleshooting, and resolving operational issues in a team setting
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications
  • Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in professional work
  • Ability to work from the Salem or Portland, Oregon office
  • Submit a resume and cover letter

Benefits

  • Vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays annually, and additional special days off
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pension and retirement programs
  • Opportunities to broaden professional skills
  • Permanent, full-time employment
  • Peer support from the management services team

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