Legal Secretary

Overview

A national law firm with offices in all 50 states is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant to join the 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 legal secretarial and administrative 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
• Experience supporting plaintiff-side cases in King County, WA or matters involving provisional process is strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (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 coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Disability coverage
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance

Location

Portland, OR (hybrid or fully remote options available for highly qualified candidates)

This employer is an equal opportunity organization. No recruiter emails or telephone calls will be accepted. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.