Legal Support Services Supervisor 1 – Trial Division

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Lead and support a team of legal support staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and addressing performance and workplace concerns .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $5,404 - $8,367 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing legal support staff, ensuring effective training, performance management, and workflow efficiency. Proficient in collaborating with various stakeholders while maintaining high standards of professional conduct and ethics.

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Team LeadershipLegal Support ManagementPerformance CoachingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBudget Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Legal SupportAdministrative OversightWorkflow ManagementCase ReviewBudget Tracking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCoachingCultural Sensitivity

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Oregon Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Trial DivisionCriminal LawAffirmative ActionPerformance StandardsProfessional Conduct

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support a team of legal support staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and addressing performance and workplace concerns
Assess training needs and ensure staff have the tools and guidance to grow and meet Trial Division expectations
Oversee and direct daily administrative, clerical, and paraprofessional work supporting attorneys
Support the Criminal and Collateral Remedies Section, Special Litigation Unit, and Federal Oversight Unit
Ensure efficient workflows, consistent processes, and high-quality service delivery
Participate in case staffing and review work for accuracy, documentation, and proper application of rules, procedures, and laws
Manage workload distribution, adjust assignments, and support long-term planning
Coordinate with partner agencies, courts, vendors, and other DOJ units
Review paraprofessional billing, monitor expenditures, and help track budget needs and resource priorities
Assist with administrative work during peak periods or staffing shortages
Develop and implement plans supporting the agency’s affirmative action goals and objectives
Create work environments where individual and cultural differences are valued

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in a related field
Have and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license
Preference may be given to those with two years of experience as a high-level legal support professional
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization effectively and professionally
Professional experience working collaboratively with a team
Experience assessing and coaching individuals to meet production and work quality goals
Experience collaborating, teambuilding, troubleshooting, and finding solutions to operational needs in a team environment
Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Office
Experience providing accuracy and attention to detail in work performance
Must meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics
Must complete the online application and supplemental questions
Must attach a resume and cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, full-time employment in Salem or Portland, Oregon
Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
Pension and retirement programs
Opportunity to expand your professional skills
Endless peer support