Job Description

LEGAL ASSISTANT | PARALEGAL – LITIGATION UP TO 70K!   WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: Opportunity for growth and mentorship in this high level position Interesting position as a blended Legal Assistant | Paralegal Great time to join firm as it grows, moving forward hybrid remote work an option! Thoughtful management implementing new software and other tools to help streamline your work   SCHEDULE: Full Time 40-hour week position   SALARY: 60k-70k Depending Upon Experience   INDUSTRY: Legal | Litigation | Insurance   THE ROLE: This position is part of a team of 4 supporting seven attorneys in their complex Business Litigation | Insurance practice. If you thrive on the details, this firm will welcome your ability in proofreading and editing documents, following up on Document requests, scheduling depositions, docketing, and strong trial, mediation and arbitration preparation experience. Attorneys have an open-door policy, and frequent team meetings to ensure good support. Ideal candidates will be highly organized and able to produce accurate work with attention to detail.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and organize case files and deadlines Trial Preparation, subpoenas, notebooks, exhibits, witness preparation Document editing, proofreading and production eFiling in state, federal and appellate courts Docketing, attorney calendar management, scheduling travel, depositions and mediation   SKILLS AND MUST-HAVES: 5+ years of strong blended Legal Assistant | Paralegal experience in Oregon/Washington Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills Expert level knowledge of local and state court rules and efiling in state and federal court Strong Microsoft Office | Adobe | Document Management Software experience   DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT: Legal Northwest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reach diverse talent that represents the communities we serve and are committed to promoting inclusive work environments free from discrimination, harassment, and intolerance. Come join a team where individuality is valued and supported. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.   This position is offered through the Legal Northwest | Portland office of NW Staffing Resources. When applying online, please select the Portland Branch for immediate consideration, or call 503-242-2514 to speak with a recruiter.   All resumes will be held in strict confidence. Legal Northwest offers Temporary, Temp-to-Hire and Direct Hire positions throughout the Portland Metro and Vancouver area.

Company Description

We want you to find the best fit: We’ve been around the block: NW Staffing Resources is a privately owned and operated temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire staffing services organization founded in May of 1985. Our original vision of being the Northwest’s leading provider of staffing services remains the same today as we near the end of our third decade. Since 1985, we have grown from a local business in Portland, Oregon to a regional West Coast company with multiple offices in Oregon, Washington, and California.