Office Assistant 2- District Attorney's Office

The is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team as an Office Assistant 2 (OA2). This is an essential entry-level role in our legal administrative staff structure, and it serves as a foundational entry point into a meaningful and mission-driven career. Many of our higher-level legal assistants and operations supervisors began as OA2s, and we are committed to building a high-quality, well-trained, and capable workforce by investing in the development of our staff from day one. We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the.* ****Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; AND***** College level coursework with emphasis in Clerical, Legal Clerical, Secretarial, Criminal Justice, Government, Law, Political Science, or a related field may substitute for up to one year of experience.* Additional clerical, legal clerical, or administrative training is desirable.* Experience providing professional customer service to diverse communities.* Experience working with confidential information.* Ability to organize and prioritize work and accuracy with detail are required.* Must be able to work together as a team under pressure with time sensitivity.* Must be flexible and able to fill in at any of several desks on short notice.* Ability to be proficient with using standard applications and criminal justice databases to input and retrieve sensitive information (Microsoft Office; Word and Excel, Adobe, Pbk (Karpel), LEDs etc.)****Minimum of two (2) years of general office support or customer service experience dealing directly with the public;**** which can include but is not limited to processing legal documents and correspondence, printing, filing, recording information, answering calls and referring callers to appropriate personnel. * Bilingual highly preferred* Prior research experience in a criminal justice agency.* Prior work in a public sector organization within the last five years.* Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) Certification* Knowledge of and/or experience using legal terminology is highly desirable. ****(will require a language proficiency exam)********\*Transferable skills:**** Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.* Initial review of application materials for minimum qualifications* Oral exam* Consideration of top candidates* Background and reference checks****Pay Equity:**** Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.

The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

On average, candidates new to county service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to *possibly* mid-level of the salary range.****Application Requirements:** Please ensure all the items are included in the application as missing items may be deemed as incomplete application. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.****2. **Resume:**** Please include all related experience (paid or unpaid). Please be specific about your experience as it relates to the Essential Job Functions, To Qualify, and Specific KSAs sections above.) Resume should include the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, and a brief summary of your responsibilities.* Why you are interested in the position, **AND*** How you meet the required minimum qualifications for this position (Detailing how your experience and training qualifies you for this role. Please be specific about your experience as it relates to the Essential Job Functions and To Qualify Required and Preferred Minimum Qualifications/\*Transferable Skills.* Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx through Cigna, Moda Health or Kaiser Permanente).* Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).* Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)* Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance* Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts* Access to a free annual Tri-met bus pass* Access to wellness resourcesEveryday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency responses. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, County employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the page. #J-18808-Ljbffr