Legal Assistant

NW Staffing; Portland (OR); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid schedule

Excellent benefits

Descripción de la vacante

NW Staffing in Portland, OR is seeking a litigation support professional to join our dynamic team. You will draft, proofread, and edit court documents, coordinate depositions and trial prep, and assist with attorney calendars and billing while delivering excellent client service.

This full-time, hybrid role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00am–5:00pm) with two days remote, and comprehensive benefits designed to promote work-life balance and professional growth.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a litigation support role.
• Strong typing, proofreading, and word processing with high accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Exceptional communication and commitment to client service.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence and court filings to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate depositions, trial prep, filings, and attorney calendars.
• Manage attorney time entry, billing, and client communications with Accounting.
• Maintain files and support attorneys and clients with responsive admin assistance.

Conocimientos

Typing

Proofreading

Organization

Communication

Time management

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Join a dynamic litigation team with excellent benefits and work-life balance! SALARY: $55k-$87k/yr. DOE LOCATION: Portland, OR SCHEDULE: Full-time; Monday-Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm | Hybrid – 2 days remote

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

Excellent benefits and a hybrid schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance. Support of a larger firm, with resources for staff, established policies and procedures, team coverage for time off or increased busy periods. Office perks, open door, collaborative team, and plenty of extras that make coming to work enjoyable. Enjoy autonomy and ownership of your work, collaborating to manage work from beginning to end while keeping client service exceptional.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, documents, and court filings while ensuring compliance with deadlines and docketing requirements.
• Coordinate depositions, trial preparation, court filings, attorney calendars, and conference calls.
• Manage attorney time entry, billing, and client communication, in coordination with the Accounting Department.
• Maintain electronic and physical files, manage correspondence and email, prioritize attorney requests, coordinate deliveries, and provide responsive administrative support to attorneys and clients.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within a litigation support role as a legal assistant, practice assistant, or legal secretary, high school diploma or GED required.
• Strong typing, proofreading, and word processing skills, typing with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, while meeting strict deadlines.
• Exceptional communication, professionalism, with a commitment to teamwork and outstanding client service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The role requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, with frequent typing, reading, and reviewing documents. Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, and move files or office supplies, as well as perform routine office activities with or without reasonable accommodation.