Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant - Portland, OR

 

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a high-performing civil litigation team seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to support a senior shareholder with a busy medical malpractice defense and complex litigation practice. This role requires strong Oregon e‑filing experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage high‑volume deadlines with precision. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team and will be trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process all court filings, including Oregon e‑filing

• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule deadlines, hearings, and meetings

• Handle docketing and track critical litigation dates

• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling trial notebooks and exhibits

• Manage legal documents within the firm’s document management system (ProLaw experience is a plus)

• Open new matters and support case organization

• Maintain frequent communication with attorneys regarding schedules, filings, and court requirements

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all filings and work product

 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation

• Strong understanding of Oregon civil procedure and state court rules

• Trial and trial‑prep experience

• Experience with electronic court filing and docketing

• Proficiency in litigation calendaring and deadline management

• Ability to manage a high volume of tasks independently with minimal oversight

• Medical malpractice or complex litigation experience preferred, not required

• Washington e‑filing experience is a plus

 

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote

• Full-time onsite required during initial training (approximately 1 month)

• Additional in-office days may be needed during trial prep or trial

• Hybrid schedule subject to adherence to attendance expectations

 

Job Details & Benefits:

Location: Portland, Oregon

Schedule: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote after training)

Compensation: $80,000–$85,000 annually

Bonus: Eligible for year‑end discretionary bonus

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

• Medical and dental insurance: 100% employer‑paid premiums for employee-only coverage (Regence plan with $3,750 deductible covered by employer); 60% employer-paid for dependents

• Life insurance: 2x salary plus $10,000

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter)

• Retirement: Immediate 401(k) eligibility; Safe Harbor employer contribution of 3% of total compensation; discretionary profit‑sharing after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked

 

*This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $80,000 - $85,000 per year and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

 

 

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

 

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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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

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