Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Portland, Oregon

Schedule: Hybrid

Salary: $65,000-$73,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is actively seeking a Legal Assistant for our client in Portland, Oregon. This role is ideal for someone with a minimum of five years of civil litigation experience, particularly with a background in insurance defense, casualties, or business litigation. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy contributing to a team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support to assigned attorneys in their legal tasks
• Demonstrate knowledge in Oregon state and federal court rules, procedures, electronic court filings, and docketing/calendaring
• Prepare and manage legal documents and correspondence with accuracy and efficiency
• Engage in professional communication with clients, maintaining confidentiality and providing necessary assistance
• Monitor and manage legal deadlines to ensure compliance and prevent any oversights

Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of experience in civil litigation
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of effective interaction with clients, colleagues, and court personnel
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Experience with Washington state court rules and procedures is a plus
• Strong computer skills are essential, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and preferably NetDocs

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.