Legal Assistant/Office Manager

Boly:Welch; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Healthcare stipend

Part-time option 30h/wk

Job summary

Boly:Welch is seeking a Legal Assistant/Office Manager for a criminal defense attorney's practice in Portland. You will be the founder’s right hand, handling calendar management, file maintenance, client communication, and daily operations in-office.

The role requires 2+ years in office/legal support, proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, and a high school diploma. The position offers a 401(k), potential health stipend, and a possible 30-hour part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of office/legal assistant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with case management software preferred.
• Bilingual skills in any language are a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee calendar management and file maintenance.
• Answer calls and manage client communications.
• Support day-to-day operations and legal tasks.
• Work closely with attorney in a shared office suite.
• Maintain office workflow and confidentiality.

Skills

Office/Legal experience

Bilingual communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Case management software

Job description

2+ years of office/legal assistant experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required; experience with case management software preferred

Bilingual skills in any language are a plus

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Number: 32737

Salary: $55K-$60K DOE (full-time)

Industry: Legal

Must Haves

• 2+ years of office/legal assistant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required; experience with case management software preferred
• Bilingual skills in any language are a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent

Your New Role

Are you a reliable legal professional looking for a multifaceted position? Join this mission-driven criminal defense attorney’s practice as Legal Assistant/Office Manager.

You’ll be the founder’s right hand and will wear many hats from overseeing day-to-day operations to typical legal support tasks. This will include calendar management, scanning and file maintenance, answering incoming calls, client communication, and managing office workflow. Competitive candidates will be organized, proactive, and capable of multitasking.

The attorney takes on court-appointed criminal defense cases, and their clients have often been charged with serious crimes. You’ll need to take an empathetic, confidential approach as you communicate with clients and their families.

You’ll work in-office in a shared office suite with other attorneys and their staff.

Your New Organization

Focusing exclusively on criminal defense matters, this attorney is dedicated to providing excellent legal services to clients facing serious criminal charges. She is proud of the work she does for vulnerable populations and for being a successful Black attorney in Portland’s legal community.

Benefits include a 401(k), potential stipend for healthcare coverage, and the option to work a part-time schedule of 30 hours per week.

Our goal is to pair talented people with amazing job opportunities.

Please Note

Boly:Welch is a full-service recruiting and executive search agency representing a Boly:Welch partner in this search. As talent advisors, we will be the liaison between our partner and yourself during the recruitment process. You will directly join our partner client’s team if they select you as the successful candidate for this role.

We do not use AI to read resumes at Boly:Welch; every resume is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure we engage in an equitable and human hiring process. We look forward to seeing your application!

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!