About Us:
Join one of Portland’s leading law firms with a long-standing reputation for excellence in litigation and a vibrant, team-oriented culture. We take pride in our positive work environment, collaborative atmosphere, and structured onboarding and training program designed to ensure your success. With a high volume of sophisticated cases and a commitment to client service, we are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to support our busy Insurance Defense team.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct support to attorneys handling high-volume insurance defense litigation matters

Draft, format, proofread, and edit correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents

Maintain and organize case files (physical and electronic), including court filings and discovery

Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, meetings, and court appearances

Monitor deadlines and docket important case dates

Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel

Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits and organizing case materials

Process attorney time entry and assist with billing tasks

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation, preferably insurance defense

Strong knowledge of Oregon court rules and e-filing procedures

Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle a fast-paced, high-volume workload

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with document management systems a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a legal team

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Supportive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture

Structured onboarding and training program to set you up for success

Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

Beautiful downtown Portland office with hybrid flexibility

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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.