Overview
Float Legal Practice Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR at BolyːWelch
Job Number: 32646
Salary: $75K-$90K
Industry: Legal
Must Haves:
- 5+ years of experience as a civil litigation assistant required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and DocuSign required
- In-depth knowledge of state and federal court rules and e-filing procedures required
- Notary certification or willingness to obtain certification required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Your New Role:
In the market for a dynamic position in the legal field with plenty of variety? As a Float Legal Practice Assistant at this prestigious law firm, you will have the opportunity to support attorneys and teams across multiple practice groups, while covering for teammates’ extended PTO, absences, sabbaticals, and overflow projects.
You’ll get to work with most all of the attorneys and their teams as needed in civil litigation and transactional practices. Your day-to-day will include drafting, formatting, proofreading, and editing correspondence, pleadings, filings, reports, and other legal documents. You’ll coordinate legal work through communications and can tap the firm’s support services team to ensure the prompt and accurate production and delivery of documents.
Depending on the practice area, you may be asked to manage calendaring and deadlines, maintain docketing systems, conduct internet research, and coordinate filings with state and federal courts and governmental agencies. You’ll also assist with attorney scheduling, travel arrangements, timekeeping and billing support, and the coordination of internal and external meetings, conferences, and events.
Due to the nature of this position, you will need excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and an inherent proactivity as you balance competing priorities and switch between practice groups. Our ideal candidate is adaptable, organized, service-oriented, and comfortable supporting multiple attorneys while meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
This is a fully in-office role at our client’s beautiful Portland office.
Your New Organization:
This full-service law firm deserves their place on Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” list. Growth is steady, the energy is positive, and people genuinely enjoy working here. The team culture is built on mutual respect, strong communication, and a shared commitment to excellence. Many staff members have built long careers at the firm, thanks to the supportive environment, top-tier resources, and a real investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. And yes, the staff appreciation events are as fun as they sound!
A comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off; medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; employee assistance program; cafeteria plan; parental leave; 401(k) plus match and profit sharing; bonus potential; and a commuter stipend.
Our goal is to pair talented people with amazing job opportunities. In submitting your application, you’ll be considered for this and other positions with Boly:Welch. Click the apply button to get started. Already a Boly:Welch candidate? Please connect directly with your recruiter to discuss this opportunity.
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Boly:Welch is a full-service recruiting and executive search agency representing a Boly:Welch partner in this search. As talent advisors, we will be the liaison between our partner and yourself during the recruitment process. You will directly join our partner client’s team if they select you as the successful candidate for this role.
We do not use AI to read resumes at Boly:Welch; every resume is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure we engage in an equitable and human hiring process. We look forward to seeing your application!
Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
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Title: Float Legal Practice Assistant
Company: BolyːWelch
Location: Portland, OR
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