Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area at LHH
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: LHH
Location: Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
LHH has partnered with an amazing law firm in Portland, OR who is looking for a highly organized Legal Assistant!
Key Responsibilities
Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents and correspondence; prepare comparison reports and assemble binders and mailings.
Create and maintain spreadsheets with basic formulas and develop PowerPoint presentations for internal and client use.
Respond to client inquiries and requests, ensuring timely and professional communication.
Coordinate and file legal documents with courts, including electronic and physical submissions.
Provide litigation support for hearings and trials, including preparation of exhibits and logistics.
Assist with new client onboarding, including conflict checks, file openings, and engagement letters.
Maintain organized systems for both electronic and physical files, ensuring proper naming conventions and storage protocols.
Track and enter attorney time daily; assist with monthly billing, including invoice preparation, editing narratives, and ensuring compliance with client billing guidelines.
Support budgeting and billing arrangements, including alternative fee structures and collections tracking.
Submit expense reports and process vendor invoices.
Conduct legal and administrative research using internal and external resources.
Coordinate attorney licensing renewals, CLE tracking, and other compliance-related tasks.
Arrange domestic and international travel, including approvals and logistics.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and maintain contact lists.
Provide onboarding support and mentorship to new or junior staff.
Offer backup support to other legal assistants and assist with firm events and marketing initiatives.
Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by attorneys or firm leadership.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong client service orientation with a positive, team-focused attitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on grammar and professionalism.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal matters.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal software tools.
Experience with legal billing systems, document management platforms, and PDF editing tools.
Familiarity with systems such as iManage, Litera Compare, Concur, Basware, Intapp Time, Elite, FileTrail, Adobe Acrobat Pro, DocuSign, and PS Ship is a plus.
Typing speed of 65+ WPM.
Willingness to work occasional overtime based on business needs.
Job Details
Contract to Hire
In Office, Mon – Fri
Pay: $36 – $43 per hour
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
