Litigation Legal Assistant

NW Staffing

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Onboarding, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Team Player, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
26 days ago

We are partnering with a respected law firm to hire an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to provide high-level support to a busy litigation team in a fast-paced environment.
 

SALARY: $65k-$90k/yr. DOE

LOCATION: Portland, OR | Hybrid available after onboarding

SCHEDULE: Full-time; Monday-Friday | 8:30am-5:00pm (30 min lunch)
 8:00am-5:00pm (1hr lunch)




WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

  • Join a respected law firm with a collaborative team environment and a strong reputation for excellence.

  • Take on a high-impact role supporting a busy litigation practice where your expertise and attention to detail are valued.

  • Enjoy a diverse workload that keeps you engaged, challenged, and involved in all aspects of litigation support.

  • Work with experienced legal professionals while continuing to develop your skills in a fast-paced and rewarding legal environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Provide comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys, including case management, document preparation, and coordination of legal matters. 

  • Draft, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other litigation-related materials. 

  • Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, case files, and litigation documentation while ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedural requirements. 

  • Coordinate electronic filings in Oregon and Washington courts and maintain professional communication with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, with a proven ability to support multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice. 

  • Strong knowledge of Oregon and Washington state and federal court rules, procedures, and electronic filing requirements. 

  • Advanced organizational and time-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods while performing frequent keyboarding, document review, and data entry tasks. The role also requires the ability to occasionally lift and carry files or office materials up to 20 pounds and move throughout the office as needed to support attorneys, clients, and court-related activities.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

This position is offered through NW Staffing Resources.  Simply select ‘Apply Online’ at the top of the post to submit your application.  If you'd like more information about this role or others within the industries we serve, we’d love to connect. Partner with a recruiter who will advocate for your goals, provide insight into the local market, and help you find the right fit. Call or text us directly for confidential consideration at: 503-242-2514


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