Legal Assistant - Litigation Support & Paralegal Path

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 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