Dynamic Float Legal Practice Assistant

Boly:Welch; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Cafeteria plan

Parental leave

401(k) plus match and profit sharing

Bonus potential

Commuter stipend

Job summary

Boly:Welch is seeking a Float Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys across civil litigation and transactional practices from our Portland office. You will draft, format, and edit a variety of legal documents and coordinate workflow with the firm’s support services team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, strong communication and organizational skills, and is comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an in-office role in Portland.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil litigation support or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and DocuSign.
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal court rules and e-filing procedures.
• Notary certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred).

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal documents (correspondence, pleadings, filings, reports).
• Coordinate legal work through communications and the firm’s support services team.
• Manage calendaring, deadlines, and docketing; conduct internet research.
• Coordinate filings with state and federal courts and governmental agencies.
• Assist with attorney scheduling, travel, timekeeping, billing, and meeting coordination.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Outlook

DocuSign

Job description

Boly:Welch is seeking a Float Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys across civil litigation and transactional practices from our Portland office. You will draft, format, and edit a variety of legal documents and coordinate workflow with the firm’s support services team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, strong communication and organizational skills, and is comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an in-office role in Portland.