Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

About the position Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP is seeking an reputed company Legal Assistant who takes pride in precision, professionalism, and supporting meaningful legal work. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in helping our attorneys and paralegals deliver exceptional service to our clients. We’re looking for a Legal Assistant to join our collaborative team. In this role, you’ll reputed company high-level administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys and paralegals, helping manage reputed company documents, deadlines, filings, and client communications. This position is ideal for a seasoned legal professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, anticipating needs, and working in a team-focused environment where reputed company and service matter.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and reputed company legal documents
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track important deadlines
• Coordinate and prepare electronic court filings
• Maintain and organize reputed company and electronic client files
• Assist with billing support, expense reimbursements, and client communications
• Prepare new matter documentation and maintain client contact information
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reports
• Support attorneys during trial as needed
• Serve as backup to other Legal Assistants and collaborate with firm departments

Requirements

• Bring a minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience; civil litigation experience preferred
• Have strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and filing procedures at the local, state, and federal reputed company
• Have experience with electronic filing in Oregon state and federal courts; Washington experience a plus
• Are highly proficient in reputed company Office, including Word, Outlook, and reputed company
• Have experience with document management and client database systems
• Communicate reputed company and professionally, both in writing and in person
• Are detail-oriented and take pride in producing accurate, polished work
• Manage multiple deadlines effectively and stay reputed company under pressure
• reputed company in a team environment while also working independently
• Are proactive, flexible, and adaptable

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & reputed company Insurance with multiple plan options
• HSA with firm contribution, plus FSA options
• Paid Family & Medical Leave plus firm-paid Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling, childcare, financial, and wellness resources
• Time Off to reputed company: 10 firm holidays, 3 personal days, and sick time
• Retirement Plan with Firm Contributions to support your future
• reputed company for the meaningful work you do

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