Legal Assistant

DOLAN LAW GROUP PCLegal Assistant Position Overview: Seeking Legal Assistant for busy woman-owned law firm with a focus on employment litigation. Position consists of legal assistant duties and general administrative tasks to assist the firm in running smoothly. Seeking good-humored, highly organized, hard-working, and dependable person to join our collaborative small firm. Ideal candidate will have legal assistant experience, knowledge of Oregon court rules, and familiarity with e-filing in Oregon courts. This is a full-time, in-office position.Start Date: Available now.Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and alternative care), paid vacation/sick time/holidays, and free parking.Days/Hours: M-F, 32-35 hours per week.Location: 4300 NE Fremont Street, Suite 250, Portland, Oregon 97213.Primary Responsibilities:Case management (perform conflict checks, client intake and onboarding, open new matters, draft engagement agreements, case file maintenance, track case costs, close matters, etc.).Calendar case deadlines and internal firm deadlines.Draft summonses, arrange for process service, schedule depositions, and assist with trial preparation.Communicate with clients, opposing attorneys and their staff, court staff, and third parties.Draft and format routine correspondence and pleadings.E-file documents in state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington.Assist in production of discovery documents.General litigation and trial support.General administrative duties (bookkeeping, billing, processing mail, etc.).Desired Experience/Qualifications/Skills:Bachelor’s or Associate degree. High school diploma with combination of experience and training may be substituted.2-3 years’ work experience at a law firm or comparable experience preferred.Knowledge of Oregon court rules and e-filing.Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.Works well under pressure, high level of attention to detail, and able to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.Experience with Clio or similar legal practice management software preferred.Experience with LawPay a plus.How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two to three professional references for consideration to admin@dolanlawgroup.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This is a direct hire position, and recruitment firm submissions will not be considered. Learn more about our firm and attorneys here: https://dolanlawgroup.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-dolan-aa44b012/