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Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Posted 4/19/2025
LHH Recruitment Solutions
Portland, CO
United States
Category Legal
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Portland, Oregon
Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in-office/3 remote); 37.5 hr. work week
Pay Rate: $30-$36/hr.
Employment Type: Contract/Contract-to-Hire

Job Description:
LHH Recruitment Solutions is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our client’s firm in downtown Portland as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will bring extensive litigation support experience - particularly within Oregon courts - and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-level legal assistant support to multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice
  • Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
  • File documents electronically in Oregon District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Docket deadlines and manage calendars in accordance with Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Draft letters, shell pleadings, and assist with appellate filings
  • Collaborate with attorneys and team members to ensure deadlines are met
  • Maintain case files and organize documentation with precision
  • Communicate effectively with clients, courts, and outside counsel as needed

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
  • Ability to start immediately
  • Extensive knowledge of Oregon litigation procedures, including the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP)
  • Experience with Oregon court docketing systems
  • Experience e-filing in Oregon District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (appellate experience preferred)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in legal technology and quick to learn new systems

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: $30.00 to $36.00 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