Legal Assistant - Paralegal

Are you a hard-working and motivated bilingual (Spanish/English) legal assistant/paralegal or administrative assistant interested in developing your career in the legal field? Are you a kind, compassionate person who loves connecting with and serving clients? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative environment? If you answered yes, then you may be a perfect fit as our next Legal Assistant! 

The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting their assigned attorney and clients, particularly those who speak only Spanish. The Legal Assistant ensures that the moving parts in each client’s case happen the right way and at the right time. They manage all aspects of each client’s case, from scheduling meetings and court appearances to gathering and filing paperwork to communicating important information to the client, attorney, staff members, and courts.  

$26 - $28 hourly

• Serve as the primary contact for all assigned clients and establish and maintain an authentic and productive relationship with each client

• Manage all phases of each client case, including prioritizing tasks related to each case and navigating the next steps towards case resolution, including drafting and reviewing motions and other documents

• Gather information from clients, district attorneys, and courts in a timely manner; respond to all case-related inquiries, both internal and external, in a timely manner

• Use case management software (ActionStep) to record daily actions/communications for all cases and Adobe Acrobat to edit and build documents

• Manage all calendaring and scheduling needs for clients and attorneys

• Serve as back-up support/capacity for the Legal Assistant team and attorneys

• Other related duties as required and assigned

• High School diploma required

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred, but not required

• 1-5 years’ legal assistant/paralegal experience preferred, particularly in criminal defense

Required Skills & Abilities

• Spanish fluency, spoken and written

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and master an understanding of, the criminal process for a DUI case

• Ability to succeed in a high-paced and at times stressful environment, and manage a fluctuating caseload

• Excellent oral and written business communication skills, interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence

• Exceptional time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize based on deadlines

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multi-task

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and to exercising discretion and good judgment

• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, supporting co-workers as needed

• Adaptable and easily able to pivot as needed

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, and comfortable learning and using new software programs quickly

What We Offer

• Hourly base Bonus compensation

• 100% (FT)/50% (PT) employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees; $50k Life Insurance

• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after 1 year

• Employee Assistance Program

• Work-from-home day after 90 days, second day after 180

About Us

Reynolds Defense Firm is the largest DUII defense firm in the Pacific Northwest. Our passion is helping clients create success stories in the courtroom and in life. We say we care about people, and we mean it - for both clients and our employees. Having a strong sense of community within our workplace is essential. That is why nurturing our culture is just as important to us as the work that we do.

We've been voted the Best DUI Firm in the Pacific Northwest, Best of Willamette Valley, and Best of Rose City (Portland, OR) several years running. With a unique brand, stellar courthouse reputation, and an incredible group of employees, our firm is dynamic and genuine in pursuing our mission with excellence.