Paralegal - Economic Justice Section
State of Oregon
- # Paralegal - Economic Justice SectionApplyremote type: Hybrid Worklocations: Portland | DOJ | Legaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-204538**Initial Posting Date:**08/13/2026**Application Deadline:**08/27/2026**Agency:**Department of Justice**Salary Range:**$5,193 - $7,968**Position Type:**Employee**Position Title:**Paralegal - Economic Justice Section**Job Description:**The **Oregon Department of Justice** is seeking an experienced **Paralegal** to join the **Civil Enforcement Division** in **Portland**. The selected candidate will provide paralegal assistance to attorneys in the Economic Justice Section with an emphasis in providing investigation and litigation support.The Economic Justice Section includes the Department of Justice’s antitrust, false claims, privacy, and consumer protection teams. The Section investigates and civilly prosecutes violations of the Unlawful Trade Practices Act, the Oregon Antitrust Law, the Oregon False Claims Act, and the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act. In addition to deterring, stopping and punishing unlawful conduct, the section educates consumers and businesses about their rights and obligations under these laws, operates a Consumer Protection Hotline, and helps consumers and businesses informally resolve disputes. The work of this section directly aligns with the Attorney General’s priority of protecting seniors, consumers, and working families.If you are a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d like the opportunity to consider you. If selected, we’ll ensure you are paid well and equitably to your peers, make work-life balance attainable, and show you the door to professional development and job satisfaction.**What You Will Do***Paralegals are primarily responsible for specifically delegated legal work which, for the most part, would otherwise have to be performed by an attorney.* You’ll be entrusted and expected to (in part):* Independently track case progress and perform other case file management and organization duties such as updating case file logs and deadlines. Communicate effectively with other legal staff to coordinate support for attorney over the course of the case.* Review and research state and federal statutes, case law, and legislative histories using online legal research services including Westlaw.* Maintain active PACER and multi-jurisdictional state court e-filing accounts, ensuring seamless digital document submission and noticing compliance.* Collect, upload, track, and organize large data sets into eDiscovery review platforms. Design and maintain searchable document repositories by formulating keyword search set up, user security permissions, and manage metadata integrity to preserve electronically stored information (“ESI”). Produce large-scale data sets in response to requests for production and subpoena. Review and code discovery materials including both electronic and hard copy materials.* Provide legal and administrative support for trial by organizing case evidence, managing witness schedules, and preparing trial binders and exhibits.* Identify key data custodians and issue litigation holds.* Analyze pleadings and correspondences (e.g., answers, cross claims, settlement proposals); draft responses or help prepare necessary pleadings (e.g., motions and orders, complaints/answers, briefs, judgments, stipulations, covenants, other legal memoranda).* Edit, format, and proofread legal documents. (e.g. Civil Investigative Demands, Assurances of Voluntary Compliance, and pleadings including complaints, affidavits, responses, briefs, and judgments).**Required Experience****Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage *all* interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.*** Two-year Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies;**OR*** Eighteen months of Paralegal experience;**OR*** Any combination of training and experience that demonstrates experience in legal work, independent judgment, legal terminology principles, concepts, systems, and processes. Experience must include discovery and trial methods and procedures, legal ethics and skill in preparing legal documents, interviewing witnesses and explaining legal issues.**Desired Skills, Experiences, and Attributes*** 3-7 years of experience as a Paralegal.* Ability to organize and prioritize work duties and deadlines.* Experience working independently as a paralegal in all aspects of a civil litigation caseload that includes a variety of matters and legal issues.* Experience drafting complaints, petitions, motions, discovery requests and subpoenas.* Experience assisting attorneys in litigation matters, including electronic filing in both federal and state courts.* Experiencing interviewing witnesses, deposition preparation and summarizing depositions.* Experience working with clients and third parties, including written or oral communications.* Experience maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive case information.* Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Relativity and Everlaw.* Experience using an electronic case management system.* Ability to work collaboratively as a team.* Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently.* Dependability, flexibility and adaptability with change and shifting priorities.**What’s In It For You*** Exposure to a variety of practice areas within the Civil Recovery Section.* Permanent, full-time employment.* Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.* Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.* Pension and retirement programs.* Peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).* Opportunity to expand your professional skills.For more information about our benefits, you can learn here.**Application Process****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.*** Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.* Attach your resume.* Attach a cover letter identifying your attributes that meet the desired and requested skills.**ALL APPLICANTS:** You will only have one opportunity to upload the requested resume and required cover letter. Drag and drop your resume into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that the requested document 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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).For additional information regarding benefits and application assistance, click HERE.
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