Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Portland, OR, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in commercial litigation and related matters. You will draft and file pleadings, manage calendars, and maintain electronic case files in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote after training) and a 37.5-hour work week, with competitive hourly pay. A proactive, organized professional with 3+ years of experience and Oregon e-filing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant
• Experience supporting civil litigation matters; insurance defense experience is preferred
• Proficiency with Oregon state and federal e-filing procedures
• Strong calendar management, document organization, and case management skills
• Experience with document management systems (iManage preferred)
• Experience with expense management software (Chrome River preferred)
• Familiarity with new matter intake, file openings and closings, and conflicts procedures is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents
• Prepare and electronically file documents in Oregon state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, deadlines, and client meetings
• Maintain electronic case files and document management systems
• Coordinate new matter openings and closings, including file organization and related administrative tasks
• Enter attorney time, prepare expense reports, and assist with billing and reimbursement requests
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Assist with additional administrative projects and operational support as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

e-filing (Oregon)

iManage

Chrome River

Job description

Schedule:

Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote after training); 37.5-hour work week

Pay Rate:

$36-$43/hr.

Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established national law firm seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling a mix of commercial litigation, medical malpractice, and professional liability matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys supporting attorneys through all phases of the litigation process.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents
• Prepare and electronically file documents in Oregon state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, deadlines, and client meetings
• Maintain electronic case files and document management systems
• Coordinate new matter openings and closings, including file organization and related administrative tasks
• Enter attorney time, prepare expense reports, and assist with billing and reimbursement requests
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Assist with additional administrative projects and operational support as needed

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant
• Experience supporting civil litigation matters; insurance defense experience is preferred
• Proficiency with Oregon state and federal e-filing procedures
• Strong calendar management, document organization, and case management skills
• Experience with document management systems (iManage preferred)
• Experience with expense management software (Chrome River preferred)
• Familiarity with new matter intake, file openings and closings, and conflicts procedures is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers