Trial Assistant

 

Neighbor to neighbor, serving Clatsop County with integrity, honesty and respect.    

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through these divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, Community Development, the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district.

The purpose of this position is to provide advanced administrative, customer, and staff support that facilitates the effective operation of the assigned department/division and ensures coordination between legal professionals, staff, and external stakeholders. This position will be the first point of contact between the community and the District Attorney’s Office by operating the front desk and performing Trial Assistant duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent, and five (5) years of experience in a clerical or administrative field. OR
• An associate’s degree in a relevant field and two (2) years’ training and experience in the clerical and/or administrative field.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS                     

• Familiarity with criminal and civil terminology and law enforcement processes and procedures.
• Experience working in a prosecutor’s or legal office and/or administrative support for a law enforcement agency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other administrative software tools.
• Proficiency with intercultural communication, including the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

to Apply                                                          

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

 

This posting closes May 10, 2026. Apply here.

For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.

We offer comprehensive benefits include: medical & vision, dental, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 457(b) savings, vacation, sick leave, holidays, employer paid life insurance, group additional life, and AD&D.

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.

Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

 

Clatsop County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.