Legal Assistant

NW Staffing

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • $55,000–$87,000 Per Year

Highlights

Maintain electronic and physical files, manage correspondence and email, prioritize attorney requests, coordinate deliveries, and provide responsive administrative support to attorneys and clients. Minimum of 5 years of experience within a litigation support role as a legal assistant, practice assistant, or legal secretary, high school diploma or GED required.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPortland, OR
Salary$55,000–$87,000 Per Year

Description

Join a dynamic litigation team with excellent benefits and work-life balance!


SALARY: $55k-$87k/yr. DOE

LOCATION: Portland, OR

SCHEDULE: Full-time; Monday-Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm | Hybrid – 2 days remote

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

  • Excellent benefits and a hybrid schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance.

  • Support of a larger firm, with resources for staff, established policies and procedures, team coverage for time off or increased busy periods.

  • Office perks, open door, collaborative team, and plenty of extras that make coming to work enjoyable.

  • Enjoy autonomy and ownership of your work, collaborating to manage work from beginning to end while keeping client service exceptional. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, documents, and court filings while ensuring compliance with deadlines and docketing requirements.

  • Coordinate depositions, trial preparation, court filings, attorney calendars, and conference calls.

  • Manage attorney time entry, billing, and client communication, in coordination with the Accounting Department.

  • Maintain electronic and physical files, manage correspondence and email, prioritize attorney requests, coordinate deliveries, and provide responsive administrative support to attorneys and clients. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience within a litigation support role as a legal assistant, practice assistant, or legal secretary, high school diploma or GED required.

  • Strong typing, proofreading, and word processing skills, typing with a high degree of accuracy.

  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, while meeting strict deadlines.

  • Exceptional communication, professionalism, with a commitment to teamwork and outstanding client service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The role requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, with frequent typing, reading, and reviewing documents. Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, and move files or office supplies, as well as perform routine office activities with or without reasonable accommodation.
 

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

This position is offered through NW Staffing Resources.  Simply select ‘Apply Online’ at the top of the post to submit your application.  If you'd like more information about this role or others within the industries we serve, we’d love to connect. Partner with a recruiter who will advocate for your goals, provide insight into the local market, and help you find the right fit. Call or text us directly for confidential consideration at: 503-242-2514

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