Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Portland, Oregon

Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in-office/3 remote); 37.5 hr. work week

Pay Rate: $30-$36/hr.

Employment Type: Contract/Contract-to-Hire

Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our client’s firm in downtown Portland as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will bring extensive litigation support experience - particularly within Oregon courts - and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Provide high-level legal assistant support to multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice

Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents and correspondence

File documents electronically in Oregon District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Docket deadlines and manage calendars in accordance with Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure

Draft letters, shell pleadings, and assist with appellate filings

Collaborate with attorneys and team members to ensure deadlines are met

Maintain case files and organize documentation with precision

Communicate effectively with clients, courts, and outside counsel as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant

Ability to start immediately

Extensive knowledge of Oregon litigation procedures, including the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP)

Experience with Oregon court docketing systems

Experience e-filing in Oregon District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (appellate experience preferred)

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficient in legal technology and quick to learn new systems

Benefits:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability. Life and AD&D insurance, HSA, and 401K plan. The medical insurance provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.