Brindle McCormack & Williams, P.C. is looking for a part-time legal assistant in downtown Portland, Oregon. Prior paralegal or litigation experience is preferred but not required. Our firm specializes in criminal defense law, family law, civil litigation, estate planning, and immigration. This position offers a great opportunity for an introduction to working in the legal field, and we are looking for a new team member who is eager to learn. The applicant will be primarily assisting in family law and criminal matters and will work closely with the attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining client files.
• Support attorneys in preparing court documents and draft templates of pleadings, correspondence, contracts, and briefs as well as tracking case developments.
• File documents electronically and physically with the court.
• Organize, review, and redact extensive discovery.
• Assist attorneys with the general organization of physical and electronic case files.
• Manage calendars, schedule client meetings and hearings, and ensure adherence to case deadlines.
• Conduct legal research, information gathering, and writing projects.
• Demonstrate exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills with clients and associated parties.
• Coordinate service of pleadings.

Skills:

• Ideally 1-3 years of experience in law firms supporting attorneys.
• Flexibility – a successful candidate in this role will be able to adapt to this team’s work style to support the team’s needs and will be able to prioritize important tasks with competing deadlines.
• Administrative experience with docketing, eFiling, document production, and file management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality, reliability, and the ability to adhere to firm and case deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to self-initiate.

Brindle McCormack & Williams, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person