Legal Assistant

Buckley Law P.C.; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Lake Oswego is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant or Paralegal committed to delivering exceptional client support. The role involves managing client files, ensuring deadlines are met, and performing various legal tasks. Candidates should have substantial experience in family law, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills, along with a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certification. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including PTO and 401k.

Benefits

Full benefits package including PTO

10 paid holidays

401k plan

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, ideally in family law.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Willingness to handle various administrative tasks including filing and communications.

Responsibilities

• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files.
• Ensuring deadlines are calendared and met, and performing court filings.
• Researching and analyzing Civil Procedure Rules and local court rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Law firm software

Job description

Buckley Law is a Pacific Northwest law firm located in Lake Oswego, OR, dedicated to helping clients achieve success in their personal and professional lives. The firm offers a full range of transactional and litigation services while prioritizing an exceptional client experience. Clients trust Buckley Law for their accessible, approachable, and professional team.

Responsibilities include :

• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files
• Ensuring deadlines are calendared and met
• Court filings (efiling)
• Research and analyze Civil Procedure Rules and local court rules, ensure compliance
• Prepare documents, exhibits, litigation binders; depending on experience and ability, may draft legal documents
• Scheduling
• Communications as directed; ensure communications are maintained in the client file (ProLaw)
• Filing, coping, other administrative tasks
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications :

• Three or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, ideally in family law
• Thoroughness in work; excellent attention to detail and follow through is required for success
• Willingness to do anything, no job below them (i.e. filing, electronic filing, reviewing correspondence carefully, calendaring)
• A propensity for electronic communication and electronic document management
• An ability to prioritize and juggle multiple, concurrent matters and activities while maintaining a calm presence
• An ability to work well and communicate with different types of people, both internally and externally (clients, staff, and attorneys)
• Willingness to take on tough assignments and be resourceful
• A highly organized working process, attentiveness to detail, be thorough in work activities, yet process information quickly
• An ability and experience keeping their attorney(s) organized, including docketing, drafting, etc.
• Technology experience – Microsoft Suite, Law firm software a plus
• Bachelor’s degree and / or Paralegal Certification is preferred

Compensation :

• Hourly, non-exempt (eligible for OT); consistent with Firm’s compensation structure
• Full time Legal Assistants received full benefits package, including PTO, 10 paid holidays, 401k, and other benefits