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Senior Legal Assistant

Legal & Compliance/Legal

LHH

$30.00 - $45.00 per Hour

Portland, Oregon

Permanent

Legal

Legal & Compliance

Senior Legal Assistant – Litigation (Hybrid | Portland, OR)

Location: Portland, OR

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Pay Range : $30 - $45 per hour

About the Role

A leading law firm is seeking a highly organized and experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support litigation attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role requires strong administrative, technical, and client service skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations.

  • File court documents (physical and electronic) and manage deadlines.

  • Support trial preparation, including binder creation and document organization.

  • Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.

  • Coordinate attorney calendars, travel, meetings, and CLE tracking.

  • Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, and vendor payments.

  • Handle new client intake, conflict checks, and engagement letters.

  • Provide occasional marketing and business development support.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in a mid-to-large law firm.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software (iManage, Intapp, Concur, etc.).

  • Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

  • Typing speed of 65+ WPM.

  • Occasional overtime may be required.

Job Details

  • Contract to Hire

  • Mon - Fri

  • On - Site, Daily

  • Pay: $30 - $45 per hour

  • Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.



Pay Details: $30.00 to $45.00 per hour

Search managed by: Deavonnie Spadoni

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



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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Senior Legal Assistant

Legal & Compliance/Legal

LHH

$30.00 - $45.00 per Hour

Portland, Oregon

Permanent

Legal

Legal & Compliance

Senior Legal Assistant – Litigation (Hybrid | Portland, OR)

Location: Portland, OR

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Pay Range : $30 - $45 per hour

About the Role

A leading law firm is seeking a highly organized and experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support litigation attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role requires strong administrative, technical, and client service skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations.

  • File court documents (physical and electronic) and manage deadlines.

  • Support trial preparation, including binder creation and document organization.

  • Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.

  • Coordinate attorney calendars, travel, meetings, and CLE tracking.

  • Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, and vendor payments.

  • Handle new client intake, conflict checks, and engagement letters.

  • Provide occasional marketing and business development support.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in a mid-to-large law firm.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software (iManage, Intapp, Concur, etc.).

  • Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

  • Typing speed of 65+ WPM.

  • Occasional overtime may be required.

Job Details

  • Contract to Hire

  • Mon - Fri

  • On - Site, Daily

  • Pay: $30 - $45 per hour

  • Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.



Pay Details: $30.00 to $45.00 per hour

Search managed by: Deavonnie Spadoni

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



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_3097345
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