Litigation Legal Assistant - Portland

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The firm has an opening for a full-time experienced Legal Assistant in its Litigation Department in the Portland office. Schwabe offers a hybrid work environment. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
This position requires 5 years of experience with litigation, strong secretarial skills, strong computer skills, and a high level of organization and accuracy with attention to detail. The successful candidate will be able to turn work around quickly, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, team environment.
Essential Duties:
Create shell documents and pleadings via Payne Forms
Prepare documents for filing in State Court
Prepare documents for filing in Federal Court
Pull and prepare documents for notebooks
Process legal documents for distribution and electronic storage
Travel arrangements and scheduling
Run conflicts checks and set up new clients and matters
Proofread various types of documents
Transcription
Perform administrative work including filing, typing, and special projects
Other duties as assigned
Required Experience and Competencies:
Knowledge of Federal and Oregon State Court, Washington State Court experience a plus
Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously
High level of organizational skills
Highly developed verbal and written communications
Excellent time management skills
Preferred Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Interaction
Elite
FileSite
Intapp
Required Education and Experience:
Minimum of five years’ of Legal Assistant/Secretarial experience
A high school diploma or GED.
Paralegal certificate preferred.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Melissa ‎Tofell, Legal Support Services Manager at ****
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, ‎life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, EAP, transit ‎subsidy, and paid time off.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ‎ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected ‎by law.

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