Legal Assistant
hace 29 días
Portland
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Bonus based on performance, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: • Proofread all work to ensure accuracy of copy, grammar and punctuation., • Maintain attorneys calendars, noting appointments, trials, hearings and other critical dates by tracking incoming e-mails/correspondence and maintaining the calendar without supervision., • Client relations assist attorneys by directly handling routine questions and matters with clients., • Set up meetings, depositions, and/or conference calls with counsel, witnesses, etc. and schedule conference rooms., • Updating case sheets and templates., • Knowledge of court rules, confirm motions, keep updated lists of court filing fees. Requires knowledge and orientation of resources pertaining to multiple jurisdictions within Oregon, Washington and Federal Courts., • Prepare, format and edit pleadings and correspondence., • Service and filing of court documents., • Assist in making travel arrangements., • Overall case file organization and management, and trial preparation and assistance. Making sure to add incoming documents served by email to the appropriate files through the course of the case., • Assist Partner and Associates with creating court copies, binders for trial, and prepping them for upcoming trials by keeping on top of trial deadlines., • Electronic calendar and direct/in-person reminders for critical events and deadlines., • Assist Director with billing activities, time entry, etc. Flexible work from home options available.