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Litigation Floating Legal Assistant

Legal & Compliance/Legal

LHH

$72,000.00 - $89,000.00 per Year

Portland, Oregon

Permanent

Legal

Legal & Compliance

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Portland, Oregon
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days in-office/2 remote
Salary: $72,000-$89,000 DOE
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description:
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Portland law firm to hire a Litigation Floating Legal Assistant. This role requires a highly adaptable professional who can step into different desks seamlessly, maintain consistency in workflow, and support a busy litigation practice with minimal disruption. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring strong knowledge of court rules and procedures, and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform e-filing in multiple jurisdictions with strict adherence to court rules and procedures
  • Maintain and manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and docketing protocols
  • Proofread, edit, and finalize litigation documents and correspondence for accuracy and compliance
  • Assist attorneys and staff with case management, filings, and trial preparation
  • Collaborate with legal assistants and administrative staff to ensure seamless workflow across teams
  • Adapt quickly to different attorney preferences, workloads, and practice needs
  • Provide full desk coverage for legal assistants during vacations and absences, including docketing support as needed

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a business litigation legal assistant required
  • Strong knowledge of court rules, legal calendaring, and e-filing procedures, ideally in Oregon and Washington civil courts and Oregon federal courts
  • Experience supporting or working alongside docketing functions is highly preferred
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and handle frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented, flexible, and able to adapt quickly to changing assignments

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with bonus opportunities and annual salary reviews
  • Multiple paid time off options, including vacation, sick leave, and additional leave programs that grow with tenure
  • Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
  • Comprehensive health insurance, with employer-paid premiums for employees and partial coverage for dependents
  • Support for commuting and remote work, including transportation benefits and home office reimbursement
  • Additional wellness, paid leave, and professional support programs


Pay Details: $72,000.00 to $89,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Keaton Anderson

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



Military connected talent encouraged to apply



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



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


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


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Litigation Floating Legal Assistant

Legal & Compliance/Legal

LHH

$72,000.00 - $89,000.00 per Year

Portland, Oregon

Permanent

Legal

Legal & Compliance

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Portland, Oregon
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days in-office/2 remote
Salary: $72,000-$89,000 DOE
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description:
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Portland law firm to hire a Litigation Floating Legal Assistant. This role requires a highly adaptable professional who can step into different desks seamlessly, maintain consistency in workflow, and support a busy litigation practice with minimal disruption. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring strong knowledge of court rules and procedures, and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform e-filing in multiple jurisdictions with strict adherence to court rules and procedures
  • Maintain and manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and docketing protocols
  • Proofread, edit, and finalize litigation documents and correspondence for accuracy and compliance
  • Assist attorneys and staff with case management, filings, and trial preparation
  • Collaborate with legal assistants and administrative staff to ensure seamless workflow across teams
  • Adapt quickly to different attorney preferences, workloads, and practice needs
  • Provide full desk coverage for legal assistants during vacations and absences, including docketing support as needed

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a business litigation legal assistant required
  • Strong knowledge of court rules, legal calendaring, and e-filing procedures, ideally in Oregon and Washington civil courts and Oregon federal courts
  • Experience supporting or working alongside docketing functions is highly preferred
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and handle frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented, flexible, and able to adapt quickly to changing assignments

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with bonus opportunities and annual salary reviews
  • Multiple paid time off options, including vacation, sick leave, and additional leave programs that grow with tenure
  • Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
  • Comprehensive health insurance, with employer-paid premiums for employees and partial coverage for dependents
  • Support for commuting and remote work, including transportation benefits and home office reimbursement
  • Additional wellness, paid leave, and professional support programs


Pay Details: $72,000.00 to $89,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Keaton Anderson

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



Military connected talent encouraged to apply



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



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


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Ref US_EN_27_872279_3121190
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