Trial Assistant Supervisor

Position:
As a trial assistant supervisor for a public defense firm, you would be responsible for training, supervising, and providing backup to a team of approximately a dozen assistants in our criminal department, along with coordinating with the fellow management team to promote providing excellent legal representation to our clients.

Responsibilities:
-Work in coordination with the Executive Director and Human Resources to interview, hire, onboard, and train trial assistants
-Supervise trial assistants, including monitoring work quality, coordinating assignments and coverage, and providing staffing backup and support as needed
-Create and maintain current and helpful training manuals for support staff
-Coordinate with the management team to ensure excellent office organization and legal representation
-Support trial assistant, docketing and administrative team
-Create and manage user IDs and passwords for Oregon’s Efile system and OECI (Online eCourt Case Information)

Compensation:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance provided. Generous sick time, vacation time, and annual merit-based reviews with raises also provided. Position includes free access to an on-site gym with views of the Willamette River. Salary starts at $57,873.41 and increases depending on experience. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) is provided. All employees receive 10 paid holidays a year, plus 2 floating holidays. MDI is a supportive and progressive work environment with a passionate workforce dedicated to our mission.

About the Firm:
Multnomah Defenders, Inc. (MDI) is a non-profit public interest law firm established in 1982. Our mission is to provide high quality representation to our clients and to treat every client with dignity and respect. MDI operates with a staff of 70 people, including attorneys, trial assistants, and investigators. MDI lawyers defend adults and juveniles in courts of Oregon in criminal, juvenile, contempt and appellate matters.