Jr. Litigation Legal Assistant

Boly:Welch; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

HSA with firm contributions

401(k) with match

Paid parking

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Boly:Welch in Portland, OR is seeking a Jr. Litigation Legal Assistant to join a plaintiffs-focused law firm. This in-office role focuses on calendar management, travel arrangements, and maintaining client files as well as e-filing.

You will prepare legal documents, assist with trial prep, assemble exhibits and witness lists, support investigations and coordinate experts, with potential to grow into paralegal tasks; 1-2+ years’ legal assistant experience preferred; salary $50k-$55k DOE.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of legal assistant experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calendar management and deadline tracking.
• Making travel arrangements.
• Maintaining client files and handling e-filing.
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• Assisting with trial preparation, assembling exhibits, binders, and witness lists.
• Supporting investigations and coordinating experts.
• Potentially undertaking research or paralegal work as responsibilities grow.

Skills

Legal experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Number: 32492

Salary: $50K-$55K DOE

Industry: Legal

Must Haves

• 1-2+ years of legal assistant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Your New Role

Working as a Jr. Litigation Legal Assistant in a plaintiffs‑focused law firm. Primary responsibilities include:

• Calendar management and deadline tracking.
• Making travel arrangements.
• Maintaining client files and handling e‑filing.
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• Assisting with trial preparation, assembling exhibits, binders, and witness lists.
• Supporting investigations and coordinating experts.
• Potentially undertaking research or paralegal work as responsibilities grow.

The role is in‑office, requiring attention to detail and flexibility while managing multiple projects.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents; disability and life insurance; HSA with firm contributions; 401(k) with match; paid parking; paid time off; discretionary bonuses.