Legal Assistant

Job Posted 4/19/2025

LHH Recruitment Solutions

Portland, CO

United States

Category Legal

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob 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 partnering with a Portland law firm to find an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in corporate law, be detail-oriented, responsive, and proactive. This role supports a team of attorneys focused on corporate and transactional matters, as well as general litigation. You’ll play a key role in keeping practices running smoothly, managing complex administrative tasks, and ensuring high-quality client service from start to finish.

Responsibilities:

Draft, revise, and proofread corporate documents, agreements, correspondence, and presentations
Support litigation and transactional matters, including court filings, document preparation, and due diligence coordination
Manage client communications and coordinate requests with a high level of professionalism
Maintain organized electronic and physical files in accordance with firm protocols
Assist with new matter intake, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and document setup
Track deadlines, manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics
Handle time entry, billing edits, and invoice preparation—ensuring accuracy with client-specific requirements
Submit expense reports, process vendor invoices, and monitor client billing and collections
Support attorney compliance (CLEs, licensing) and assist with research, project coordination, and business development tasks as needed

Qualifications:

5+ years of legal assistant experience in corporate law
Excellent communication, proofreading, and organizational skills
High level of discretion with confidential information
Proactive, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with iManage, document comparison tools, billing platforms, and Adobe Acrobat preferred
Typing speed of 65+ wpm
Willingness to assist with overflow and occasional overtime as 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance