Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Portland, Oregon
Schedule: Hybrid
Salary: $65,000-$85,000
Employment Type: Full-Time
 

Job Description:
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with over 8 years of litigation experience to join our client's team in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will support attorneys by providing a variety of administrative services and facilitating the delivery of legal services.
 
 

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize client files, including both physical and electronic files

• Create, revise, redline, and proofread legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards

• Manage the production and distribution of documents and file pleadings with the appropriate courts or agencies

• Track and manage deadlines and adhere to docketing procedures to ensure all critical dates are recorded

• Coordinate and manage projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time

• Handle client communications, including incoming calls, emails, correspondence, and mail

• Assist with the billing process, including entering and reviewing attorneys’ weekly billable time, and managing the review, editing, and distribution of monthly pre-bills

• Perform preliminary conflict checks, prepare client intake forms, and draft engagement letters

 
 

Job Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, forms, documents, practices, and procedures, including docketing and calendaring rules

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform detailed work accurately, thoroughly, and consistently

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with document management systems, preferably ProLaw

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Skilled at proofreading material for contextual, grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive materials with discretion

• Capable of operating independently with minimal supervision

• Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred; a minimum of two to three years of prior legal assistant experience required

 
 

Benefits:
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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