Legal Assistant

Job Title: Litigation Legal AssistantLocation: Portland, ORSchedule: Hybrid (2 days in-office, 3 days remote after training)Salary Range: $80K-$85KBonus Eligibility: Eligible for year-end bonusLHH is working with a busy and high-performing litigation team is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation. This role provides critical support to a senior shareholder with a high-volume practice focused on medical malpractice defense and other complex litigation matters.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and process court filings, with emphasis on Oregon e-filing proceduresMaintain and manage attorney calendars, including scheduling deadlines, court appearances, and meetingsHandle docketing and ensure accurate tracking of important litigation datesSupport trial preparation, including assembling trial notebooks and coordinating exhibitsManage legal documents using a document management system (experience with ProLaw is a plus)Open new matters and assist with case organizationMaintain regular communication with attorneys to keep them informed of schedules, filings, and court requirementsEnsure accuracy and timeliness in all work, with a focus on avoiding critical filing errorsQualifications:Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience in civil litigationStrong knowledge of civil rules of procedure, particularly in OregonTrial and trial preparation experience requiredExperience with document management systems and electronic filingProficiency in docketing, calendaring, and deadline managementAbility to work independently and manage a high volume of tasks with accuracyExperience in medical malpractice or related litigation preferred, but not requiredWashington e-filing experience is a plusWork Environment & Schedule:Hybrid schedule: 2 days in-office, 3 days remoteFull-time in-office required during initial training period (approximately 1 month)Additional in-office time may be required during trial preparation or active trialsHybrid schedule may be revoked if attendance policies are not followedBenefits:Health Insurance: 100% coverage for medical and dental premiums Employee Only (Regence, $3,750 deductible paid by the firm); 60% paid by firm for dependent coverageLife Insurance: Coverage is 2x salary plus $10,000.FSA. FSA options for medical and dependent care and commuter.Retirement: 401K eligibility immediately upon contribution, with a safe harbor employer contribution of 3% of total compensation and discretionary profit-sharing after 1 year of service and 1000 hours workedEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance