Legal Assistant: Growth Path & Great Benefits

THORP PURDY JEWETT URNESS & WILKINSON P.C.; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Job summary

Thorp Purdy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their Springfield, OR office. You will support attorneys, draft and format documents, manage case files, and coordinate hearings and deadlines.

The ideal candidate has five years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, strong knowledge of legal terminology, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.

Qualifications

• Five years of legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Associate degree or paralegal certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal staff
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Manage and organize case files, records, and legal documentation
• Schedule appointments, hearings, depositions, and court deadlines
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Conduct legal research and compile information as directed by attorneys
• File documents with courts electronically and in person as required

Skills

Legal terminology

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Legal practice management software

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in paralegal studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Thorp Purdy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their Springfield, OR office. You will support attorneys, draft and format documents, manage case files, and coordinate hearings and deadlines.

The ideal candidate has five years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, strong knowledge of legal terminology, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.