Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Litigation Legal Assistant

Location : Portland, OR

Schedule : Hybrid (2 days in-office, 3 days remote after training)

Salary Range : $77,000 - $82,000

Signing Bonus : $3,000 (paid in two installments : $1,500 at start and $1,500 after 6 months)

Bonus Eligibility : Not eligible for year-end bonus this year

LHH 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.

The ideal candidate will have strong e-filing experience in Oregon, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing court deadlines, trial preparation, and attorney calendars with minimal oversight. While training on specific software and internal processes will be provided, the successful candidate must bring a solid understanding of litigation workflow and calendaring practices.

Key Responsibilities :

Prepare and process court filings, with emphasis on Oregon e-filing

Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including scheduling deadlines, court appearances, and meetings

Handle docketing and ensure accurate tracking of important litigation dates

Support trial preparation, including assembling trial notebooks and coordinating exhibits

Manage legal documents using a document management system (experience with ProLaw is a plus)

Open new matters and assist with case organization

Maintain regular communication with attorneys to keep them informed of schedules, filings, and court requirements

Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all work, with a focus on avoiding critical filing errors

Qualifications :

Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation

Strong knowledge of civil rules of procedure, particularly in Oregon

Trial and trial preparation experience required

Experience with document management systems and electronic filing

Proficiency in docketing, calendaring, and deadline management

Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of tasks with accuracy

Experience in medical malpractice or related litigation preferred, but not required

Washington e-filing experience is a plus

Work Environment & Schedule :

Hybrid schedule : 2 days in-office, 3 days remote

Full-time in-office required during initial training period (approximately 1 month)

Additional in-office time may be required during trial preparation or active trials

Hybrid schedule may be revoked if attendance policies are not followed

Benefits :

Health Insurance : 100% coverage for medical and dental premiums (Regence, $2500 deductible paid by the firm)

Life Insurance : Coverage is 2x salary plus $10,000.

Dependent Coverage : 60% paid by the firm. HRA available with deductible reimbursement. FSA options for medical and dependent care.

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 worked

Pay Details : $77,000.00 to $82,000.00 per year

Search managed by : Ariel Dunlap

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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