Legal Staff Paralegal in Portland, OR

Law Firm

Portland, OR

Legal Staff Paralegal in Portland, OR

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Responsibilities

The legal assistant/paralegal at the law firm will be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the operations of the firm and its representation of local governments. The key duties associated with this position include:

- Managing mail and case files.
- Scheduling meetings and managing calendars, including docketing litigation and other deadlines.
- Drafting, proofreading, editing, and finalizing legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and reports.
- Assisting with discovery responses, including the review and preparation of documents for production.
- Assisting with document collection through authorizations, subpoenas, public records requests, or online searches.
- Corresponding with clients, outside counsel, and court personnel.
- Researching case law, statutes, and administrative rules.
- Preparing spreadsheets and presentations.
- Tracking and entering billable time into accounting software.
- Assisting with technical issues and performing other clerical and administrative duties as requested by the Office Manager and attorneys.

Education and Experience Information

Candidates for this position should have the following qualifications:

- A minimum of three years of full-time legal experience.
- Familiarity with document management systems, billing software, and legal databases.
- Knowledge of state and local rules, including the filing of pleadings in circuit court and state appellate courts.
- Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), including skills in Word formatting, redline/track changes, styles, and cross-referencing within documents.

Salary Information

The salary for the legal assistant/paralegal position at the law firm ranges from $55,000 to $75,000 per year, as provided by the employer.

Additional Information

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and creating an inclusive work environment. The position is full-time and requires in-office work from Monday to Friday, with no remote work option. The law firm offers a range of benefits, including:

- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

The position offers a long-term opportunity for growth and career development, with the potential for eventual hybrid paralegal/office manager duties. The ideal candidate will possess excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills, pay exceptional attention to detail, be highly organized, able to multi-task and prioritize, and demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic.