Litigation Legal Assistant

Boly:Welch; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

FSA

Paid time off

Transportation subsidy

401(k) + profit sharing

Bonus potential

Job summary

This regional firm’s downtown Portland office is seeking a go-getter Litigation Legal Assistant to support their commercial, healthcare, and intellectual property litigation practice group. You’ll manage a varied workload and collaborate with an experienced support team.

Daily duties include drafting and proofreading pleadings, briefs, discovery and correspondence; e-filing in state and federal courts; calendaring and docketing; conflicts checks; and travel arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation assistant experience, preferably in larger firms and local courts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems.
• E-filing experience and an understanding of state and federal court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proofread pleadings, briefs, discovery, and correspondence.
• E-file in Oregon, Washington, and Federal courts.
• Calendar and docketing; run conflicts checks.
• Arrange travel and support team coordination.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

E-filing

Job description

Must Haves

• 5+ years of litigation assistant experience, preferably in larger firms and local courts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems
• E-filing experience and a demonstrated understanding of state and federal court rules and procedures
• Paralegal certificate preferred

Job Number: 32073

Salary: $75K-$85K DOE

Industry: Legal

Your New Role

This regional firm’s downtown Portland office is seeking a go-getter Litigation Legal Assistant to support their successful commercial, healthcare, and intellectual property litigation practice group. You’ll enjoy the challenge of a varied workload and comradery of the legal support team. Your daily responsibilities will include preparing and proofreading pleadings, briefs, discovery, and correspondence; e-filing in Oregon, Washington, and Federal courts; calendaring and docketing; running conflicts checks; and making travel arrangements. This support staff is comprised of experienced, knowledgeable paralegals and legal assistants. They’ll appreciate your strong litigation skills and proactive workstyle. After an in-office training period, you’ll have a hybrid schedule with three in-office days each week.

Your New Organization

This prestigious law firm has a reputation for exceptional service and integrity. They reward their employees with opportunities to grow in an environment that emphasizes continued learning and shared success. There are many ways to engage with your colleagues on a variety of committees like women’s initiatives, DEI, health and wellness, and furthering pro bono cases.

Benefits include medical and dental coverage, FSA, paid time off, transportation subsidy, 401(k) plus profit sharing, and bonus potential.

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!