Legal Secretary

Overview

A national law firm with offices in all 50 states is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their Portland office. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and has strong experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation matters. The position is full-time, with hybrid or fully remote options available for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to litigation attorneys
• Manage multiple deadlines and maintain exceptional organizational standards
• Assist with e-filing in Oregon and Washington state and federal courts
• Support civil litigation matters, including plaintiff-side cases in King County, WA, and matters involving provisional process
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation legal secretary experience, preferably in a fast-paced defense firm environment
• Familiarity with Oregon and Washington state and federal rules of civil procedure, including e-filing procedures
• Experience supporting plaintiff-side cases in King County, WA or handling provisional process matters is strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent analytical, written communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Milana docketing software

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Life insurance

Location

Portland, with hybrid or fully remote work options available for highly qualified candidates.