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Legal Assistant

Boly:Welch, Portland, OR, United States


Position Details

Job Number: 32200
Salary: Up to $65K DOE
Industry: Legal
Requirements

3-5+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in both business transactions and litigation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems
Proficiency in e‑filing in Oregon and Washington courts
Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
Key Responsibilities

With e‑filing expertise and strong multitasking skills, you may be a great fit for this Legal Assistant role with a highly regarded boutique Portland law firm.
In this position, you’ll work closely with another skilled Legal Assistant supporting two partners who specialize in foreclosure and bankruptcy law, and real property and land use matters. Your primary responsibilities will be e‑filing in Oregon and Washington courts, formatting briefs, client correspondence, opening new files, running conflicts checks, and preparing Tables of Authority and Tables of Contents. You’ll also do some work in bankruptcy and federal courts, so you’ll need to be proficient in reviewing and applying court rules. Excellent communication skills will be key as you coordinate between courts, agency personnel, clients, attorneys, and opposing counsel.
Self‑sufficiency, attention to detail, and great teamwork will take you far on this team. You’ll have the choice of either a full‑time or part‑time schedule, with benefits if you work at least 30 hours per week. This is an in‑office position.
Company

As a niche practice specializing in legal services for financial institutions, this firm focuses primarily on business, real estate, and land use matters, both transactional and litigation. With abundant team spirit and tenured employees, you’ll receive superior mentorship and support in achieving work‑life balance. The office is business casual, with top‑floor views and a family‑feel culture. The partners enjoy hosting company‑wide retreats, staff parties, and social events to create relationships beyond the office walls.
Benefits

Benefits include paid time off; paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; HRA and FSA options; pre‑tax transportation plan; and a 401(k) plus match and profit‑sharing contribution.

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