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Gevurtz Menashe is a dedicated law firm offering family law and estate planning services in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. For over 40 years, we have built a practice that is centered around our core belief that quality care for our clients produces the best outcomes when paired with our expertise in the law.
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team of family law professionals in our Portland, Oregon office. In this role, our Legal Assistant/Paralegals handle potential new client calls, including conflict checks and entry, and coordination for meetings and consultations; prepare correspondence, including transcribing dictations; prepare documents and forms and electronically file court documents; assist with case workflow, docketing and follow-ups; coordinate document signings with our clients and provide additional administrative and case support as needed.
This position is non-exempt and includes competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid vacation and personal leave allowance, paid holidays, a comprehensive healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, vision, flex spending plan accounts, and a 401k retirement plan.
We welcome all applicants and strive to provide a workplace in which all employees feel included, respected, and valued.
Subject-Matter Experience:
- At least three years of practical experience supporting attorneys who practice Oregon family law.
Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and proficiency:
- Regarding Oregon family law processes and procedures, including court filing requirements and deadlines
- Tracking litigation processes, including case deadlines, reminders, and other necessary dates using electronic systems
- Opening client files and assisting with case management
Technical Experience:
Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and proficiency:
- Using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Exposure to SharePoint and Adobe are a plus.
- Managing attorney calendars using cloud-based software.
- Ability to learn and use cloud-based document management and case management software.
Administrative Experience:
- Taking calls from potential clients and obtaining necessary information to be able to process the call and schedule.
- Calendar management, including coordinating and calendaring appointments.
- Maintain working knowledge of the client file.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to exercise and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are required with adaptability and the ability to change plans as needed.
- Must be detail-oriented, able to think critically, and set high standards for accuracy.
- Knowledge of local and state filing rules, procedures, and terminology.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional client service skills and ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
