Job Title: Business Law Legal Assistant
Location: Portland, Oregon (On-site)
Firm Type: Large, Full-Service Law Firm
Practice Area: Business Law

About Us:
Join one of Portland’s leading law firms, known for its commitment to excellence, client service, and collaborative team environment. Our firm values integrity, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer a positive and professional work culture, with a strong focus on supporting our employees through structured onboarding and ongoing development.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our Business Law practice group. This is a full-time position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume legal setting and enjoys being part of a team that values both professionalism and a sense of camaraderie.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in the Business Law group.

Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, including contracts, entity formation filings, and correspondence.

Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate with clients and internal departments.

Maintain and organize digital and physical case files in compliance with firm policies.

File documents with state and federal agencies, including the Oregon Secretary of State and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Assist with billing, time entry, and expense reporting.

Support client communications with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications:

2+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in business, transactional, or corporate law.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.

Exceptional attention to detail, grammar, and document formatting.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Familiarity with Oregon corporate filing procedures a plus.

What We Offer:

A positive, inclusive work culture built on mutual respect and collaboration.

A clear, structured training program with dedicated onboarding and mentorship.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities for internal growth and continued professional development.

A modern office in downtown Portland with easy access to transit and amenities

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.