Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Portland, United States Ludwig Runstein Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Join our progressive, positive office environment as a legal assistant for two attorneys in downtown Portland. One of the attorneys practices involves probates, estate planning and protective proceedings. The other attorneys practice involves criminal defense in state and federal court.

Requirements

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be extremely organized, tech savvy and excellent at cataloging and managing a large number of tasks and files

The position is in a small business so diligence, creativity, independence and self-direction is a must

Must be able to maintain confidentiality, work with a wide variety of clients in stressful situations.

Communicate clearly by phone or in person with clients, support staff, attorneys and courts

Be familiar with office equipment including copier, scanner, computers and multi-line phone systems

Ability to multitask essential as we work in a fast-paced, team-focused office environment

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel); scheduling and organization skills a must

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including business correspondence, document preparation, editing, phone calls and in person meetings

No prior legal assistant experience is required

*Prior office-environment experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and update calendar; document and monitor deadlines

Handle initial client screening through phone calls or email

Prepare legal correspondence, documentation, and other materials

Collect, organize, upload, share legal documents

Use legal software to maintain files

Scan and save file materials

Collect and deliver materials within downtown Portland

e-filing in State and Federal Court

Preparation of materials for hearings, trials and estate plans.

Communicate with clients, courts and others via phone, email, text and mail.

Must be conscientious with highly confidential information

General assistance with running small business

Full-time in-office job, Monday-Friday

Please submit resume, cover letter describing why you are interested, and 3 references. All inquires kept confidential.

Benefits

Details and Compensation

Salaried position based on hourly rate of $24 per hour/$50,000 per year

* Employer-paid health insurance beginning on the first of the month after hire

Retirement plan available, 3% employer match 401k after 6 months

2 weeks paid time off plus 10 paid legal holidays


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