Job Posting: Legal Assistant
Location: Downtown Portland (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us
Our team is committed to providing outstanding legal services while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

The Role
As a Legal Assistant, you’ll be an integral part of our legal operations, ensuring that attorneys and other team members have the support they need to serve our clients effectively. From managing documentation to communicating with clients, your work will help drive the success of our practice.

What You’ll Do
Administrative Support: Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys.
Document Preparation: Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and forms.
File Management: Organize and maintain physical and electronic legal files, ensuring compliance with filing systems and confidentiality protocols.
Client Communication: Act as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and responding to inquiries in a professional manner.
Research: Conduct basic legal and factual research to assist attorneys in case preparation.
Billing Support: Track and manage billable hours, assist with client invoicing, and process expense reports.

What We’re Looking For
Experience: 1–3 years in a legal assistant or administrative support role, preferably in a law firm or legal department.
Skills: Proficiency in legal software (e.g., Clio, LexisNexis) and office tools (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace). Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Professionalism: A proactive, dependable team player with a positive attitude and strong ethical standards.
Knowledge: Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, and documentation processes is a plus.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive, dynamic legal team that values your contributions.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and perks tailored to your needs.
Work-Life Balance: We prioritize flexible scheduling and a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.