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In Chrome or Edge, right-click anywhere on the page and select "Translate to [Language]." Paralegal Print Apply  Paralegal Salary $5,617.00 - $6,827.00 Monthly Location Newport, OR Job Type Full-Time Remote Employment Remote Only Department City Attorney's Office Opening Date 08/16/2026 Closing Date 10/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions Bring your legal expertise to a job where every day is different and your impact is real. The City of Newport is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and adaptable Paralegal to support the City Attorney's Office. This role offers flexibility, with nearly 100% remote work, while requiring occasional onsite presence in Newport for meetings, hearings, trainings, and other essential activities. Oregon-based residents preferred. If you thrive in an environment where no two days look exactly the same, enjoy complex legal problem-solving, and excel at juggling multiple priorities, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Do You will play a critical role in supporting the City Attorney through a wide range of legal, analytical, and administrative responsibilities. In this position, you will: Conduct comprehensive legal research across case law, legislative history, administrative rules, agency guidance, and city policies. Draft, review, and edit complex legal and administrative documents, including pleadings, contracts, leases, ordinances, resolutions, easements, intergovernmental agreements, memoranda, staff reports, and presentations, under the supervision of the City Attorney. Ensure documents are accurate and properly formatted. Serve as a strategic thought partner to the City Attorney by analyzing facts, identifying issues, and assisting in developing strategies and legal solutions. Support litigation preparation, including filing documents using electronic court filing systems. Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and legal standards impacting city operations. Organize and maintain office files; assist with records retention and destruction in compliance with state law and city policy. Track and calendar key deadlines, hearings, and events. Communicate with city departments, courts, external parties, and the public to coordinate and obtain necessary information. Manage billing records and assist with expense tracking and reporting. Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, proofreading, generating reports and spreadsheets, copying, printing, scanning, mailing, and filing. Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring The ideal candidate will bring a blend of legal expertise, analytical skill, and professional flexibility, including: Experience working within an Oregon-based public agency or municipal law environment. Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and document formats. Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed legal research and synthesize complex information. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a focus on clarity and accuracy. Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication with the City Attorney's Office. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Proficiency with legal research tools, electronic filing systems, and standard office software. A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships across departments. Flexibility to work occasionally onsite in Newport for required meetings, hearings, trainings, or special projects. Applications received by August 31, 2026, will receive first review, but the position will remain open until filled. Why Apply? The City of Newport is not only a great place to serve - it's a great place to thrive. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family Access to City-funded retirement benefits Employee Wellness Program with resources to support physical and mental health Free Recreation Center and Aquatic Center membership for you and your family to stay active and connected to the community Plus, generous paid leave, training opportunities, and career development Like the idea of working remotely, but also want to relocate to Newport? Depending on availability, we'll help you settle in with short-term housing - a furnished apartment with a partial rent subsidy for your first three months. Just bring your clothes! Example of Duties and/or Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be an Associate of Applied Science in in Paralegal Studies or Legal Support, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field; AND three (3) years of progressively responsible paralegal, legal assistant, or legal office support experience OR five (5) years of legal office administrative experience.

KNOWLEDGE

: Principles and practices of legal research, analysis, and documentation. Civil procedure; legal terminology; court filing practices, case file preparation and maintenance; and records retention practices. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and/or similar software, case-management databases, and electronic filing systems. Professional standards for English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and formatting standards for legal correspondence. Oregon public contracting, public ethics, public meetings, and records law. Attorney-client privilege protections.

SKILLS :

Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Ability to synthesize legal information and prepare summaries for attorney review. High accuracy, attention to detail, and document-management proficiency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and professionalism in sensitive situations. Strong time-management, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

ABILITIES

: Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and safeguard privileged legal materials. Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. Exercise sound judgment in following established policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Learn and adapt to City processes, policies, and legal systems. Work independently while exercising sound judgment. Manage multiple tasks under deadlines and interruptions in a fast-paced environment. Prepare written documents that are clear, concise, and legally accurate. Multi-task and work under steady pressure in an intense work environment with numerous interruptions and conflicting demands with frequent interruptions. Ability to read, understand, and review documents for accuracy and relevant information. Apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations, compose correspondence, and compile and arrange data in a readable and comprehensible manner. Ability to understand and follow instructions, operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, and cloud-based systems. Ability to type and enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Ability to honor the confidentiality required of this position. Ability to maintain regular and constant attendance. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in government, public policy, public administration, political science, legal or related field. Certified Paralegal credential (e.g., NALA - CP/ACP or

NFPA CRP

). Experience working within a public agency or municipal law environment. Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the ability to frequently lift or move materials up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift or move materials up to 40 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required approximately 60% of the work period while operating such equipment as computers, keyboards, telephones, and standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work location is primarily indoors where most work occurs under usual office working conditions. May include evening meetings. How to Apply All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofnewport Only complete applications will be considered and application review will continue until position is filled. Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted. The City of Newport is an EEO and veteran's preference employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law. All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, reference checking, and in the case of safety sensitive positions, drug and alcohol testing. The City of Newport follows Oregon law regarding Veterans' Preference in Public Employment. If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veteran's Preference Form and attach a copy of your

DD214 / DD215.

If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran's Administration benefit summary/award letter with your application. The City of Newport offers a generous employee benefits package. : The standard package for non-management staff includes 12 days a year of paid vacation (non-management exempt level staff includes 18 days a year), and 12 paid days of sick leave in the first full year of employment; eleven paid designated holidays and three paid selectable holidays; medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage (10% employee premium participation), City retirement plan with available match. Free membership to the City's Recreation and Aquatic Facility. Benefits may vary by contract. 01 What interest you in this position? 02 Describe your background or experience in municipal law, litigation, and administrative support. 03 Describe your remote work style. 04 List all professional software/applications you are proficient with, including those that facilitate court filings, document management, calendaring, and contract management. Required Question Employer City of Newport Address 169 SW Coast Hwy Newport, Oregon, 97365-3838 Website newportoregon.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility Statement Privacy Settings Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all. City of Newport, Oregon Job Opportunities Menu Close Menu City of Newport, Oregon Job Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Class Specifications Job Categories City of Newport - Home Help & Support Translate