Legal Administrative Assistant

LHH; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. This temporary-to-hire role involves case management, court filings, client service, and day-to-day legal operations in a hybrid office environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of law firm or litigation admin experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with electronic filing systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in a law firm or litigation environment.
• Experience with legal document preparation and court procedures.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and court filings.
• Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Coordinate new matter openings and file closings.
• Handle electronic court filings in state and federal courts.
• Communicate with courts, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, travel arrangements, and invoicing.
• Maintain organized electronic files and document management systems.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Court filing software

Job description

A respected law firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with legal professionals while playing an essential part in case management, court filings, client service, and day-to-day legal operations. This position is a temporary to hire position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and court filings
• Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Coordinate new matter openings and file closings
• Handle electronic court filings in state and federal courts
• Communicate with courts, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, travel arrangements, and invoicing
• Maintain organized electronic files and document management systems

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in a law firm or litigation environment
• Experience with legal document preparation and court procedures
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Comfortable working in a hybrid office environment

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced legal administrative professional who enjoys supporting attorneys, managing complex workflows, and contributing to a high-performing legal team.