Legal Assistant

SKH Family Law & Estate Planning; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Free parking on-site

Job summary

SKH Family Law & Estate Planning in Astoria, OR seeks a dedicated legal assistant to support litigation and day-to-day office operations. You will handle discovery processing, prepare pleadings, and maintain files while communicating with attorneys, judges, and clients.

This role offers growth toward licensure as a paralegal and a team-focused environment. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with benefits including health and life insurance, 401(k), and paid time

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Highly organized and deadline-driven.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional attire and demeanor.
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality with client and firm information.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reception and client intake services.
• Free parking available on-site.
• Weekly training to become a licensed paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Discovery processing
• Litigation and mediation preparation
• Oral and written communication with attorneys, judicial staff, and clients
• Preparing, filing, and service of Court pleadings
• Maintaining/updating current files
• Tracking and entering billable time
• Varied administrative/office support tasks, as needed

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Proactive

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Reception and client intake

Time management

Job description

SKH, P.C. (“SKH”) is a family law and estate planning firm that has provided clients with creative solutions for difficult times since 1986. For 40 years we have represented family law clients across five Oregon and Southwest Washington locations.

Our dedicated team focuses on providing clients with exceptional legal services and outstanding customer service. We strive for the most positive pathway to resolution for our clients. With such unwavering standards, solid protocols and ever-expanding schedules, our professional team thrives with these challenges.

It feels good to do it right, and we celebrate working together. We win awards because we work hard to keep our staff strong, leaving nothing to chance. SKH was named the 2023 Most Diverse Law firm by the Portland Business Journal and recognized as the 2021 Top Workplace by The Oregonian. We will ask for your best, expect you to work hard for your own success, and provide you with incomparable opportunities and resources.

Current Opening:

Our team seeks a dedicated legal assistant with 1+years of relevant experience to join our Astoria, Oregon office. In this position, you will be integral to the smooth operation of our law firm, and you will ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of our office. This role features first-hand experience in litigation, litigation preparation, and conflict resolution providing support to one of the managing shareholders of our firm.

Our ideal candidate is curious, hard-working, quick on their feet, and eager to serve our clients. This is an excellent role for someone interested in the law and perhaps interested in law school or becoming a Licensed Paralegal.

Key Working Factors to consider:

• Your primary base of work is from the Astoria office.
• Our firm operates with urgency, candor, and resilience to appropriately work through high-pressure situations with grace and ease.
• We leave nothing to chance and have processes in place to guide you.
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

Primary work tasks include:

• Discovery processing
• Litigation and mediation preparation
• Oral and written communication with attorneys, judicial staff, and clients.
• Preparing, filing, and service of Court pleadings
• Maintaining/updating current files
• Tracking and entering billable time
• Varied administrative/office support tasks, as needed

Qualifications: Our ideal candidate would have the following skill sets:

• Excellent oral and written communications
• Natural talent for staying organized and productive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to anticipate what is needed and be proactive
• Ability to adapt and act quickly while remaining professional
• Professional attire and demeanor
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality with client and firm information
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Reception and client intake services
• Free parking available on-site
• Technical and social media support staff
• Complimentary lunches on-site daily
• Weekly training to become a licensed paralegal

SKH is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including State and Federal protected classes.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $3,500.00 per month

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Astoria, OR 97201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)