Legal Assistant

3 days ago

Portland, Oregon, United States Tonkon Torp Full time

Tonkon Torp, a prominent, full-service firm in Portland, Oregon, is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant with at least three years of experience to join our busy Litigation Department immediately.

Experience in Labor and Employment or Bankruptcy is a plus.


Ideal candidates should possess excellent organizational and proofreading skills, be able to coordinate with support teams and administrative agencies, and enjoy detailed work in a busy, deadline-driven environment.

Hybrid work may be available after the first 30 days of employment.


Since 1974, Tonkon Torp has been dedicated to providing clients with top-notch counsel and business-minded creative solutions for their legal needs.

Our dynamic workplace includes a diverse array of enthusiastic, team-oriented lawyers, support staff, and administrators. We are passionate about what we do and how we support the community around us.

Typical duties may include:

  • Litigation administrative support including document preparation, case management, transcription, timekeeping, billing, calendar management, and maintaining confidential information.
  • Prepare, edit, and finalize documents for filing with state and federal courts and other parties/agencies in accordance with firm standards and applicable court rules.
  • Check in regularly with attorneys on project deadlines and prompt as needed.
  • Assign tasks to other departments and staff as appropriate. Follow up on status to ensure timely completion and communicate clearly with all team members on status.
  • Communicate with clients and other legal professionals in a professional and courteous manner, both verbally and in writing.
  • Assist other team members and attorneys as needed.

The ideal candidate possesses:

  • At least three years of experience as a litigation legal assistant supporting attorneys and paralegals. Experience with Labor and Employment and filing in California is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, solve problems, and take initiative with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat (or similar), DocuSign, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with iManage or BigHand is a plus.
  • Excellent typing, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with and provide excellent service to internal and external parties.
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.

We offer:

  • Competitive salary ($56,000 to $88,000/year DOE)
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy and 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, EAP, and more
  • Retirement contribution
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
Tonkon Torp offers a collegial work environment. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you possess the required qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume on our online application portal.

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