Legal Assistant
10 days ago
Portland
Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Assistant position in our Portland Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm. Key Responsibilities: • Composing correspondence, • E-file and non-e-file court filings in Washington State and federal courts, • Scheduling depositions, motion hearings and meetings, and maintain attorney calendars, • Document management organization, • Submitting new files for opening, • Docketing, • Processing vendor invoices, following up with accounting, and submitting check requests, • Performing other duties as requested or assigned, • 5+ years insurance defense litigation experience, • Experience with state and federal court procedures and processes, • Ability to work in a team-based setting supporting a group of attorneys, • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment, • Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement