Litigation Legal Assistant

Lindsay Hart LLP is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and contribute to the success of our busy practice in Portland, Oregon. If you enjoy bringing order to complex cases, collaborating with a supportive legal team, and taking ownership of the details that keep litigation on track, this role is a great fit.

Key Details:

• Hourly Range: $30 - $38, depending on experience
• Schedule: Full‑time, Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days in office weekly, including Wednesdays)
• Office Address: 900 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR
• Benefits: 100% Employer paid Health Insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, Employer paid Life and LTD Insurance, 401(k) with company contribution up to 6% at 6 months, Paid Holidays, employee assistance program and more!

Who We Are: Lindsay Hart LLP is a respected regional law firm serving clients across Oregon and Washington. For decades, we’ve built a reputation for excellence in civil litigation, medical malpractice, and long-term care defense. Our team is collaborative, inclusive, and committed to delivering results with integrity and professionalism.

We believe in fostering growth through mentorship and collaboration. Our culture prioritizes work life balance while offering opportunities to take on challenging cases and advance your career.

To learn more, check out our website: www.lindsayhart.com

Who You Are: You are an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant who enjoys supporting busy attorneys and keeping complex litigation matters organized and on track. You bring a thoughtful, proactive approach to your work and are comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced legal environment.

You communicate clearly, stay organized under pressure, and take pride in supporting attorneys by anticipating needs, tracking obligations, and helping ensure filings and tasks move forward smoothly. You work well both independently and collaboratively and value being a reliable, steady presence on a litigation team.

Qualifications Include:

• 2 years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm setting, with litigation experience preferred
• Experience preparing, proofreading, and e‑filing pleadings and other litigation documents
• Working knowledge of Oregon and Washington court rules and filing procedures
• Strong skills in docketing, calendaring, and managing legal correspondence and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfort communicating regularly by email and phone with attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems

What You’ll Do: In this role, you’ll support multiple litigation attorneys and serve as a key organizational resource for their caseloads. You’ll play an important role in helping ensure deadlines are tracked, filings move forward efficiently, and attorneys are supported in managing the day‑to‑day demands of active litigation matters.

Responsibilities Include:

• Docket, track, and own litigation deadlines, ensuring timely filings across Oregon and Washington courts
• Proactively follow up with attorneys to obtain drafts, approvals, and materials needed to meet deadlines
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars with a focus on upcoming court obligations
• Draft, format, proofread, and e‑file pleadings and litigation documents
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and correspondence
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and document organization
• Communicate professionally with courts, opposing counsel, and clients
• Serve as a dependable point of coordination in a fast‑moving litigation practice
• Other duties as assigned

 Lindsay Hart, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

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