Paralegal

Overview

Initial Posting Date: 01/20/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/02/2026

Agency: Judicial Department – Oregon

Salary Range: $5,126 - $7,953

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Paralegal

We are hiring a Paralegal to join our team in Salem, Oregon. In this role, you will evaluate and process complex filings for the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court. For the Court of Appeals, you will review filings for timeliness and confirm that the court has legal jurisdiction. You will review the trial court register to determine the appealability of judgments and orders.

You will write memos about motions for the judges and Appellate Commissioner to review, issue approved orders, help analyze motions, and refer certain motions and responses to staff attorneys, the commissioner, or a judge. For the Supreme Court, you will set up new cases and review filings for content, timeliness, and compliance with rules and statutes. You will work with staff attorneys and Supreme Court Justices by processing motions and drafting orders for approval.

Additionally, you may be assigned other paralegal work such as processing complex motions and briefs pursuant to the Oregon Rules of Appellate Procedure (ORAPs), issuing the court’s opinions, and reviewing and preparing cases for issuance of appellate judgments. Much of your work will be performed using the Appellate Case Management System, the court’s case management system. You will help our customers at the service counter and over the telephone.

You will answer complex questions about the process for filing notices of appeal, petitions for judicial review, and Supreme Court filings. You will also accept payments for fees, issue receipts, and post payments to the appropriate cases. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.

• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.

• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.

• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.

We are hiring a Paralegal to join our team in Salem, Oregon.

Evaluate and process filings for Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Review filings for timeliness and jurisdiction; determine appealability; write memos; issue orders; analyze motions; refer motions and responses to staff attorneys, the commissioner, or a judge. Set up new cases and review filings for content, timeliness, and compliance with rules and statutes. Process motions and draft orders for approval. Perform related paralegal tasks such as processing complex motions and briefs under ORAPs;

review and prepare cases for appellate judgments. Use the Appellate Case Management System.

Assist customers at the service counter and by phone. Answer questions about filing notices of appeal, petitions for judicial review, and Supreme Court filings. Accept payments for fees, issue receipts, and post payments to cases.

Minimum Qualifications

At least two (2) years of post-secondary education in criminal justice, judicial or public education, or a related field OR a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. AND At least three (3) years’ experience as a paralegal or progressively responsible clerical experience including processing and preparing legal documents, legal case preparation, and legal research. OR Any combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years of experience that supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

• Experience performing clerical or administrative tasks with strict deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging…