Job Description
Position Summary: Part-Time Paralegal/Legal Assistant at Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) to work on regulatory litigation team. Responsible for managing litigation caseload and providing organizational support for legal advocacy work before Oregon courts and administrative agencies.
About CUB: - Non-profit organization representing the interests of Oregon’s residential utility customers - Advocates for affordable, accessible, reliable, and clean energy systems and telecommunications policies that support universal access to broadband - Has saved customers over $10 billion through challenging utility rate proposals - Instrumental in creating the Energy Trust of Oregon for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs - Central to negotiations for closure of Oregon’s only coal plant and passage of 100% clean electricity legislation - Advocates for Net Neutrality and Rural Broadband bills - Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in utility policy decision-making and works to protect vulnerable communities’ access to affordable utilities
Job Responsibilities: - Track, calendar, and manage dockets and case-related deadlines - Schedule meetings and confirm appointments related to litigation and administrative proceedings - Arrange for service and filing of pleadings and documents - Draft, proofread, cite-check, edit, and format filings and legal correspondence - Communicate professionally with agency staff, court clerks, and other outside persons - Manage files and organize case materials, discovery, and data for litigation and administrative proceedings - Ensure compliance with court and agency rules and procedures - Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical responsibilities - Share administrative responsibilities and other tasks as needed
Qualifications: - Familiarity with environmental justice and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion - Experience with legal and/or business correspondence, serving and filing pleadings and documents - Experience managing and organizing legal files, including confidential information - Excellent word processing, document review, and editing skills - Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills - Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and meet deadlines - Friendly, professional demeanor and ability to work collaboratively - Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and PDF Editors
Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge and experience with substantive and procedural law - Legal research and writing skills - Knowledge and experience with administrative law, energy and utility regulation - Knowledge and experience with Slack, Gmail, Teams, Zoom, and Google drive
Terms of Employment and Compensation: - Part-Time position in downtown Portland office with hybrid working arrangements available - 20 hours per week with fixed hourly schedule - Pay of $30/hour with PTO, holiday pay, medical insurance benefits, and 401(k) retirement plan
How to Apply: - Email application materials to Sharif Morton at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** with "Part-Time Paralegal/Legal Assistant" in the subject line - In cover letter, provide details demonstrating qualifications - If graduated from paralegal, legal assistant, or related program within last 3 years, provide academic transcript - Deadline: April 25, 2025
Note to Potential Candidates: - Women, trans, non-binary, BIPOC, and other candidates from most-impacted communities are encouraged to apply - We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization - The best candidate for the job may come from a non-traditional background - Strongly encourage all to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every qualification listed.
