Legal Assistant- Litigation

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- Litigation role at Bernstein Shur

Portland, OR $60,000.00-$80,000.00

The Litigation Legal Assistant will be responsible for managing day-to-day administrative needs effectively and efficiently in the fast-paced environment of this amazing company known for its uniquely positive office culture. The successful candidate will be a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to exercise the utmost discretion and possess a positive, can‑do attitude. The position requires someone who is highly organized and able to support, manage and facilitate the needs of the busy team of professionals.

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Tenacious in meeting deadlines with a strong sense of timeliness, decision‑making, and good self‑management discipline
• Technologically savvy; highly proficient, expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 365
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior people/interpersonal skills
• Keen ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and with firm’s clients
• Work discretely with confidential information
• Must be proactive, accountable and have excellent judgment
• Detail‑oriented and able to work in a fast‑paced environment while making very few errors
• Must be adaptable to change and remain calm under pressure

• Actively manage complex schedules, agendas, Zoom meetings, calendars, travel, contact lists, and files
• Compose memos, letters, business agreements, closing documents, and other correspondence to internal and external audiences, as requested
• Perform a variety of administrative functions, including opening of new matters and conflicts
• Manage proforma and billing activities for attorneys working closely with finance department
• Work closely and effectively with assigned professionals to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, schedule changes, and preparation needed for meetings, following up appropriately and anticipating needs
• Manage day‑to‑day workflow while juggling multiple priorities simultaneously
• Calendars court deadlines on attorneys’ calendars as well as the firm’s Case Management system
• Prepares filings with state and federal courts and agencies
• Prepare presentation materials for meetings using MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, as and when requested
• Responsible for attorney annual license renewals and for filing, monitoring and confirming attorney annual CLE compliance with regulatory authorities
• Quickly identify, prioritize, and resolve problems of a varying nature with minimal direction provided
• Office Setting
• Computer based work
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 15 lbs
• Sit/stand for extended periods of time
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Reliable attendance in the office

• Hybrid work environment (three days in the office – Wednesday anchor day)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Financial wellness program
• 401K employer match and profit sharing
• 23 days PTO in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mobile data reimbursement
• Free parking

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative