Litigation Legal Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and eye

401(k) plan and profit-sharing after 1

PTO 13 days in first year

Five paid sick days annually

Transit benefit

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support three attorneys and one paralegal in a Portland, OR-based law firm. The role covers document prep, court filings, calendaring, billing, and file management in a fast-paced practice.

The ideal candidate brings significant litigation experience, strong knowledge of Oregon procedures, and a client-service oriented approach, with excellent attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting litigation attorneys.
• Experience with Oregon state and federal court filing procedures required.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proofreading, calendaring, file management, and organizational skills.
• Superior attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using document management, time-entry, electronic filing, and legal practice software.
• Experience with DocuSign, Simplifile, and FilesAnywhere preferred.
• Proactive, collaborative, and client service-focused approach.
• Ability and willingness to learn new practice areas, systems, and software updates.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and forms.
• E-file documents and pleadings in Oregon state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars and docket upcoming deadlines.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files, records, documents, and correspondence.
• Assist with new client and matter intake, including engagement letters and conflict checks.
• Support the firm’s monthly billing process.
• Track and submit continuing legal education requirements.
• Delegate assignments to office assistants and monitor their completion.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and other internal and external contacts.

Skills

Litigation support

Court filings

Calendaring

Attention to detail

Client service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management

DocuSign

Simplifile

FilesAnywhere

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Portland, Oregon

Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days on-site/2 remote after a 90-day training period

Salary: $75,000-$95,000 DOE

Employment Type: Direct Hire

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Portland-based law firm to find an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its collaborative team. This position will typically support three attorneys and one paralegal with legal document preparation, court filings, calendaring, billing, file management, and other day-to-day practice needs.

The ideal candidate will have significant litigation experience, strong knowledge of Oregon state and federal court procedures, and a proactive, client service-focused approach. This role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and forms
• E-file documents and pleadings in Oregon state and federal courts
• Maintain attorney calendars and docket upcoming deadlines
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files, records, documents, and correspondence
• Assist with new client and matter intake, including engagement letters and conflict checks
• Support the firm’s monthly billing process
• Track and submit continuing legal education requirements
• Delegate assignments to office assistants and monitor their completion
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and other internal and external contacts

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting litigation attorneys
• Experience with Oregon state and federal court filing procedures required
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proofreading, calendaring, file management, and organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using document management, time-entry, electronic filing, and legal practice software
• Experience with DocuSign, Simplifile, and FilesAnywhere preferred
• Proactive, collaborative, and client service-focused approach
• Ability and willingness to learn new practice areas, systems, and software updates

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing eligibility after one year of employment
• 13 days of PTO accrued during the first year, with additional PTO available based on tenure
• Five paid sick days annually
• $100 monthly transit benefit

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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