Legal Specialist

Benton County is currently seeking a Legal Specialist to join the County Counsel.JOB SUMMARYThe Legal Specialist, under the direct supervision of County Counsel, performs specifically delegated legal support activities; assist with legal and factual data compilation and analysis, draft legal documents including legal memoranda and compile and analyze records in response to internal and external inquiries. Position maintains office-specific databases, archive system, public records request management system. Position manages department budget and finances.Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.BENEFITS* Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!* 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave. Vacation accrual increases with years of service.Comprehensive health insurance coverageMedical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account.Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medicationsYou never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year* Dependents up to age 26 are covered.Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!After 6 months of employment:The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary. You can add more if you wish.A free and award-winning wellness programInteractive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs.* 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.* Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.Annual salary range of:$58,723 to $77,943This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing. Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.* Have benefits questions?* Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.govMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe following minimum qualifications are required for this position:* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 2 years of administrative support experience in a public or private law office.Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity LawSpecial Requirements:* A cover letter is required to be considered for this position.* Please describe how your skills and experience would enable you to succeed in the essential functions listed for this position. Also, please briefly describe your experience working independently with a complex workload.* Obtain LEDS certification and Notary Public in the first 30 days of employment* Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The Ideal Candidate:Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required to support internal county staff and serve members of the publicReceives and prepares sensitive and highly confidential materials, including contracts, strategic planning documents, and other legal mattersExpected to consistently maintain and protect confidentialityDemonstrates professionalism, strong attention to detail, and high-quality work standardsExercises a significant degree of independent judgment and discretion on a regular basisExperience working in a law office, preferably in civil lawStrong file management skills and ability to handle multiple projects with firm deadlinesProficiency with computers and strong interpersonal/communication skillsExperience compiling and analyzing legal and factual dataAbility to draft legal documents, including legal memorandaExperience gathering, organizing, and analyzing records for public records requestsExperience maintaining office-specific databases and archive systemsFamiliarity with public records request management systemsExperience managing department budgets and financial processesQuestions regarding this position can be directed toVance Croney, County CounselCounty CounselTelephone: (541) 766-6661Vance.M.Croney@bentoncountyor.govWorking & Living in Benton CountyPerfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."Working at Benton CountyLiving in Benton CountyHow to ApplyTo apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.Answer all supplemental questions.After you Apply* You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the "My Applications" section.* Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.Additional informationThis is a FLSA exempt position.Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.Helpful links and contact informationLearn more about Benton CountyUnderstanding the County Application ProcessJob Interest Cards webpageFor more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.