Litigation Legal Assistant — Hybrid, Billing & Admin Pro

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental plan

2 volunteer days

Fertility and adoption benefit

Paid sabbatical after 13 years

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant in Portland to provide Litigation secretarial support to Partners and Associates. The role offers a hybrid schedule with two remote days and three in-office days, and emphasizes accurate billing, matter intake, file maintenance, and coordination of schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal secretarial experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with firm billing and NetDocs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a legal secretary or executive assistant.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong word processing and computer skills; MS365 a plus.
• Familiarity with law firm billing processes is a plus.
• Ability to type 75 wpm with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide Litigation secretarial/administrative support to Partners and Associates.
• Enter attorney time and process monthly bills, liaising with Accounting for client bills.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, travel, and conference calls.
• Maintain paper and electronic documents (NetDocs).
• Prioritize tasks and respond to client needs with urgency.
• Coordinate with docketing teams and ensure deadlines are accurate.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Microsoft Office

Billing knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

NetDocs

Aderant Billing

PowerPoint

MS365

Job description

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant in Portland to provide Litigation secretarial support to Partners and Associates. The role offers a hybrid schedule with two remote days and three in-office days, and emphasizes accurate billing, matter intake, file maintenance, and coordination of schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal secretarial experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with firm billing and NetDocs.