Deschutes Defenders, a non-profit public defense firm in beautiful Bend, Oregon, has an immediate opening for a legal assistant who will work primarily with our case management software: MyCase.

Duties Include:

• Be one of two team members who manage our Case Management Software
• Build, edit and coordinate with team members monthly reports to the state agency
• Download/Upload Material from Prosecutor and Court System
• Review reports for possible conflicts in representation
• Coordinate assignment of cases from staff and court
• Help coordinate calendaring of court and other events

Minimum Qualifications

• Great Attitude and ability to work well within a team and with our diverse community.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Education or experience working in the legal profession is preferred but not required.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Basic usage of modern office equipment and Microsoft Office.
• Must have basic abillity to use Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new Excel skills.