Trustpoint is excited to partner with a leading national law firm in its search for a Legal Assistant to support its litigation team in Portland, Oregon. This direct hire opportunity offers a hybrid schedule, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to provide hands‑on support to attorneys while helping keep litigation matters and daily operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Provide litigation secretarial and administrative support to partners and associates.
- Draft, proofread, edit, and format correspondence, legal documents, and court filings while meeting strict deadlines.
- Coordinate court filings with docketing and managing clerk teams, confirming the accuracy of calendared deadlines.
- Arrange depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation logistics.
- Enter attorney time, review and process monthly bills, and coordinate with accounting to resolve client billing matters.
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments and conference calls, anticipate scheduling conflicts, and arrange travel.
- Maintain paper and electronic client files, correspondence, and legal documents using NetDocuments.
- Support new matter intake, conflicts procedures, and related administrative processes.
- Monitor attorney email and correspondence, save and organize documents, and route or elevate items as appropriate.
- Respond promptly to attorney and client requests, ensuring appropriate follow‑up.
- Coordinate courier and overnight delivery services and assist with other administrative projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary or executive assistant; law firm billing experience is a plus.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong word processing and computer skills; Microsoft 365 experience preferred.
- Experience with NetDocuments, proofreading, and PowerPoint preferred.
- Familiarity with legal billing systems such as Aderant, new matter intake, and conflicts procedures is an advantage.
- Ability to type 75 words per minute with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when working with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
- A team-oriented, service-focused approach, with initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to client service excellence.
- All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.
Details:
- Employment type: Direct hire
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Schedule: Hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote after introductory period
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Retirement contributions
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- Two paid volunteer days for qualifying community service
- Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
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