Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Legal Assistant Location: Portland, Oregon Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in-office/1 remote after training) Pay Rate: $35-$45/hr. Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Job Description: LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a well-regarded Portland law firm to hire a skilled Legal Assistant with a strong background in corporate law. This role provides critical support to a team of attorneys handling both corporate transactions and general litigation. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, highly responsive, and proactive, with at least 5 years of legal assistant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities:
- Draft, edit, and proofread a range of legal documents, including corporate agreements, correspondence, and presentations
- Provide support for both litigation and transactional matters—manage court filings, due diligence, and document preparation
- Act as a point of contact for client communication; manage requests with professionalism and discretion
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical filing systems in line with firm protocols
- Assist with new matter setup, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and file organization
- Coordinate attorney schedules, manage deadlines, arrange meetings, and handle travel logistics
- Process attorney time entries, prepare billing edits and invoices, and ensure compliance with client billing guidelines
- Handle expense reports, vendor payments, and track client billing and collections
- Support attorney compliance (licensing, CLEs), and assist with business development initiatives, research, and special projects
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal assistant, with a focus on corporate law
- Strong writing, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
- Proactive and adaptable with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with iManage, Adobe Acrobat, billing software, and document comparison tools is a plus
- Willingness to provide occasional overtime and assist with team overflow when needed
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.
Pay Details: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour
Search managed by: Keaton Anderson
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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