Legal Support Assistant
Wilson Elser, Portland, OR, United States
Legal Support Assistant
Portland, Oregon
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Support Assistant position in our Portland office.
This position is on-site five days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you'll support attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants while helping maintain a professional and welcoming office environment. Responsibilities include:
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
Answer, screen, route, and respond to incoming phone calls and messages
Greet, screen, and direct visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
Assist with opening and closing client matters
Receive, sort, and distribute electronic notices, U.S. mail, faxes, and other documents
Help organize and maintain physical and electronic files within the firm's document management systems
Assist with client invoicing, including submission and verification of billing documentation
Support the submission of vendor bills and check requests
Research and respond to client billing inquiries
Manage and update information using Excel spreadsheets
Provide general administrative support to the office and team as needed
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting
Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional phone etiquette and customer service mindset
High attention to detail with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
Comfort handling confidential information with discretion
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with document management or legal software is a plus
Willingness to work in person in an office environment
Why Should You Apply?
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Portland, Oregon
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Support Assistant position in our Portland office.
This position is on-site five days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you'll support attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants while helping maintain a professional and welcoming office environment. Responsibilities include:
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
Answer, screen, route, and respond to incoming phone calls and messages
Greet, screen, and direct visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
Assist with opening and closing client matters
Receive, sort, and distribute electronic notices, U.S. mail, faxes, and other documents
Help organize and maintain physical and electronic files within the firm's document management systems
Assist with client invoicing, including submission and verification of billing documentation
Support the submission of vendor bills and check requests
Research and respond to client billing inquiries
Manage and update information using Excel spreadsheets
Provide general administrative support to the office and team as needed
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting
Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional phone etiquette and customer service mindset
High attention to detail with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
Comfort handling confidential information with discretion
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with document management or legal software is a plus
Willingness to work in person in an office environment
Why Should You Apply?
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits