Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Hybrid schedule – downtown Portland, OR

$70,000-$75,000 DOE

We are partnering with a respected law firm here in Portland seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant! In this role, you will support the delivery of quality legal services to clients. You’ll provide essential assistance to attorneys, handling complex tasks with efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Document Preparation: Utilize word processing software to prepare legal documents and correspondence, proofread, format, and handle revisions as directed.
• Mail and Communication: Review and route incoming mail, prepare outgoing mail, faxes, and emails, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Calendar Management: Maintain attorneys' calendars, schedule appointments, and prepare reminders to ensure timely follow-up on matters and deadlines.
• File Management: Organize paper and electronic files, mark documents for proper filing, and coordinate with records staff to maintain client files.
• Financial Coordination: Handle expense reimbursement, prepare billing letters, and assist in client billing matters.
• Administrative Support: Process new matter forms, manage phone calls, receive clients, arrange travel, schedule meetings, and update contact databases.
• Team Collaboration: Demonstrate effective teamwork, assist other legal assistants, and serve as a backup when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of legal assistance experience, preferably in civil law.
• Understanding of legal terminology, documents, and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database/client relationship management software.
• Experience with e-filing in Oregon; familiarity with Washington e-filing desirable.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and work both independently and in a team.

*Located in Portland, the Specialized Recruitment Group is an esteemed, niche-based professional recruitment firm that thrives in partnering with companies at the local, regional, and national levels to identify exceptional talent across diverse industries. Our expertise spans across Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Executive positions (Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and C-Suite), Human Resources, Logistics, Manufacturing and Industrial Leadership, Marketing/Advertising, Creative, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Legal, and Information Technology. We are committed to excellence by providing clients with customized and professional recruitment solutions.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97204

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000