Paralegal

LHH is seeking an experienced Paralegal for a law firm in Portland, OR. This full-time direct hire hybrid position offers a generous benefits package and a positive working environment. This person should be able to take initiative and work well in a team-oriented environment, focusing on foreclosure work. Litigation support and lending transactions. This is a wonderful, welcoming team that is excited to have a new Paralegal on their team!  They are a busy firm with great tenure of their employees, and they care about their employees and strive for excellent work/life balance.  This role is both transactional and litigation work.

Responsibilities:

·         Assist attorneys with business formations, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance.

·         Coordinate meetings, draft correspondence, and manage deadlines.

·         Maintain and manage corporate records, business licenses and entity filings.

·         Prepare, review and organize legal documents, including agreements and corporate
filings, pleadings, contracts, and discovery materials.

·         Provide trial and hearing support

·         Finalize and forward written communications.

·         Prepare and e-file documents with Oregon and Washington courts.

Skill Requirements 

·         Foreclosures experience a plus

·         Understanding of lending transactions a plus

·         Legal drafting skills a must

·         Experience in title work and real estate transactions a plus

·         Knowledge of judicial bankruptcy vs. non-judicial bankruptcy a must

Preferred:

·         Two or more years of experience

·         Excellent organizational and communication skills, sound judgment and decision-making abilities, attention to detail, effective prioritization and ability to meet deadlines.

·         Understanding of business contracts and corporate filings.

·         Understanding of court procedures, case management and e-filing.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, with the ability to create and edit charts and spreadsheets containing basic formulas.

Benefits:

·         8 paid holidays

·         Start with 6 days of paid time off for the first half of the year

·         Medical

·         Dental

·         401K and profit sharing

·         Transportation Flexible Spending Account

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Ashley Gill

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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