Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our law firm client in Portland, OR. This direct hire opportunity offers a hybrid work schedule of two days remote after the first 30 days of fully onsite for training. This firm takes prides in supporting their employees and has very generous benefits!

The Litigation Legal Assistant will format and proofread legal documents, manage attorney calendars, prepare documents for electronic filings, verify legal citations, and ensure litigation deadlines are met. This is a great opportunity to join a team-oriented working environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and paralegals
• Edit, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
• Submit attorney time entries timely and in compliance with billing guidelines
• Maintain confidentiality
• Manage attorney calendars and keep apprised of approaching litigation deadlines
• Maintain digital files and ensure compliance with firm procedures
• Prepare documents for electronic filings for state and federal courts
• Verify legal citation and formatting to court standards

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong document editing and formatting skills
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to manage tight deadlines in a past paced legal environment

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, identity protection, pet insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plan with profit sharing, transit subsidy, tuition reimbursement, 2 weeks sick leave, 9 paid holidays and 10 days of vacation time for the first 2 years, with increases to 12 days at 2-5 years and 15 at 5-10 years.