Litigation Legal Assistant - Portland

Profile

The firm has an opening for a full-time experienced Legal Assistant in its Litigation Department in the Portland office.

This position requires 5 years of experience with litigation, strong secretarial skills, strong computer skills, and a high level of organization and accuracy with attention to detail. The successful candidate will be able to turn work around quickly, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, team environment.

Essential Duties:

Create shell documents and pleadings via Payne Forms

Prepare documents for filing in Federal and State Court

Pull and prepare documents for notebooks

Process legal documents for distribution and electronic storage

Travel arrangements and scheduling

Run conflicts checks and set up new clients and matters

Proofread various types of documents

Transcription

Perform administrative work including filing, typing, and special projects

Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Competencies:

Knowledge of Federal and Oregon State Court, Washington State Court experience a plus

Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously

High level of organizational skills

Highly developed verbal and written communications

Excellent time management skills

Preferred Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Interaction

Elite

FileSite

Intapp

Best Authority

Required Education and Experience:

5 years of legal experience with litigation

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal certificate is preferred. Any satisfactory combination of experience and education will be considered.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Melissa ‎Tofell, Legal Support Services Manager at Recruiting@schwabe.com

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, ‎life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, EAP, transit ‎subsidy, and paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ‎ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected ‎by law.

Company info

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC
Website : http://www.schwabe.com/