Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH US; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH US in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant for a hybrid role (3 days onsite/2 days remote after training) supporting a busy civil litigation team. The position is contract-to-hire with a 37.5-hour week and an hourly pay rate of $36–$43.

You will draft, revise, and file pleadings, manage attorney calendars, maintain electronic case files, and coordinate matter openings/closings while ensuring compliance with state and federal filing procedures.

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

Litigation support

Civil litigation knowledge

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Tools

iManage

Chrome River

e-filing systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Portland, Oregon

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

Pay Rate: $36-43/hr.

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

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

Benefits

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.

Pay Details: $36.00 to $43.00 per hour

Search managed by: Keaton Anderson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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