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Paralegal II

The Midtown Group

Portland, OR

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Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Brochures, Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Community Development, Community Programs, Community Relations, Community Support, Conference Management, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Document Management, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Financial Regulations, Fortune 500 Customers, Government Organizations, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Lobbying, Local Government, Microsoft Office, Nonprofit, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, State Government, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
Today
Civil Rights Paralegal & Community Outreach Coordinator

Long-Term Federal Agency Contract Opportunity

Location: Portland, Oregon
Pay Rate:$29.27/hour (Base Year with Option Years)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Are you passionate about civil rights, community engagement, and making a meaningful impact? We are seeking an experienced Paralegal and Community Outreach Coordinator to support a Federal Agency in Portland, Oregon. This is an exciting long-term contract opportunity supporting high-profile civil rights initiatives that directly benefit communities across the state.

If you enjoy legal research, public service, outreach, and working alongside attorneys on matters that protect civil rights, this position offers a rewarding career with purpose.

Position Overview

The Civil Rights Paralegal & Community Outreach Coordinator serves as a critical member of the Agency's civil rights team by supporting attorneys with complaint intake, legal case support, community engagement, and outreach initiatives. This position helps ensure that civil rights complaints are properly evaluated while strengthening relationships with community organizations and government partners throughout Oregon.

Key Responsibilities

Civil Rights Intake & Case Support

  • Receive, document, and manage civil rights complaints from members of the public.
  • Conduct initial interviews with complainants and gather relevant facts and supporting documentation.
  • Screen complaints for jurisdiction and determine appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate case records and legal databases.
  • Coordinate with attorneys and investigative personnel throughout the life of assigned matters.
  • Assist with investigative activities by compiling evidence, organizing case files, and supporting litigation preparation.
  • Serve as a point of contact for complainants and provide procedural updates as appropriate.
Community Outreach & Public Engagement

  • Develop and coordinate community outreach initiatives that promote awareness of federal civil rights protections.
  • Build partnerships with nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, legal aid organizations, and government agencies.
  • Identify and engage organizations involved in civil rights advocacy throughout Oregon.
  • Represent the Agency at meetings, community events, educational forums, and outreach programs.
  • Coordinate presentations and training sessions for federal, state, and local organizations.
  • Develop educational materials, brochures, presentations, and outreach resources.
  • Assist with planning conferences, workshops, and public awareness events.
Program Coordination

  • Support district-wide civil rights initiatives and community engagement programs.
  • Coordinate meetings, maintain outreach calendars, and provide operational support for ongoing programs.
  • Prepare reports and recommendations regarding outreach efforts and community needs.
  • Brief leadership on emerging community concerns and outreach opportunities.
Administrative & Legal Support

  • Maintain calendars and schedules.
  • Draft correspondence and routine legal documents.
  • Manage incoming calls, visitors, and inquiries professionally.
  • Organize legal records and assist with document management.
  • Support attorneys with legal file preparation and case management.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Civil Litigation Support Specialist.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Experience conducting interviews and interacting with diverse populations.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  • Experience with legal document management and case tracking.
  • Public speaking or community outreach experience is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is:

  • Passionate about public service and civil rights.
  • Professional, organized, and detail-oriented.
  • Comfortable engaging with community members from diverse backgrounds.
  • Able to balance legal support responsibilities with outreach initiatives.
  • Skilled at building collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Security Requirements

Candidates must successfully pass:

  • Criminal Background Investigation
  • Credit Check
Compensation

  • $29.27 per hour
  • Full-time schedule
  • Long-term Federal Agency contract
  • Base Year with Option Years

If you're looking for a rewarding legal support position where your work positively impacts communities and advances civil rights, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dedicated team supporting important federal initiatives in Portland, Oregon.

The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.

About the Company

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The Midtown Group

The Midtown Group is a certified small, woman-owned business that provides temporary staffing and professional services across 17 states. Over the past 29 years, Midtown has evolved from a staffing firm to an elite organization capable of providing full service solutions. We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients and candidates in an ever-changing market. Currently, we manage more than 500 candidates and more than 76 clients across the nation. Midtown currently has offices in Washington, DC and California. We offer clients agile and responsive staffing solutions with contract support personnel ready to start immediately. Bullhorn, our robust and customized candidate database, has qualified candidates fitting any profile needed for our team to easily source top talent. We pride ourselves on the “Love What You Do” experience. Because our success hinges on the success of our candidates, we are dedicated to finding people who are passionate about what they do.

Highlights of our services include: - Response time as low as 30 minutes to confirm receipt of job orders - Our coordinators answer our phones live—no waiting for menus or voicemails during business hours - Clients verify that we get the right candidates who fit- 95% of candidates retained through project completion - 24x7 access to Account Executives. Midtown’s recruiters have an average of 8.5 years in the staffing industry and an average of 5 years working at Midtown. We are proud of our high retention rate and work hard to keep our employees motivated and satisfied by offering incentive programs and company culture-focused programming. We are recognized as one of the best staffing firms in DC, as well as a perennial winner of the “Best Places to Work” award by the Washingtonian and the Washington Business Journal. In addition, Inc. Magazine considers Midtown to be one of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in the U.S.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1989
WEBSITE
https://themidtowngroup.com/

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