Litigation Legal Assistant – Collaborative team environment!

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented legal assistant with a passion for litigation? Do you thrive in a supportive, team-driven environment? If so, we want to hear from you! We are seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of recent litigation experience to join our Portland office and support teams in both California and Oregon. California and Oregon litigation experience, including state and federal filing experience, is essential. Employment litigation experience preferred. This is a full-time hybrid position, offering flexibility to work both remotely and in the office.

About Us:

Miller Nash is an established firm with both strong traditions and modern sensibilities. Although our roots in the Pacific Northwest go back more than a century, we pride ourselves on being creative thinkers who are committed to serving our clients, our community, and each other in smart and innovative ways. Our attorneys and staff enjoy collaborating with one another, and it shows. Candidates and new members of our team often tell us that they are most impressed by the genuine collegiality and caring at our firm. Learn more about us: About Miller Nash.

The Requirements:

As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our attorneys by providing comprehensive administrative and legal assistance. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to thrive under pressure will be essential to your success in this role. You will work closely with our team, contribute to the overall operation of the practice, and have the opportunity to mentor less-experienced colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of legal assistant duties to support attorneys in litigation matters across both California and Oregon jurisdictions.
• Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, briefs, orders, and subpoenas, from dictation, written instructions, and other materials.
• Manage calendars, schedule hearings, motions, meetings, mediations, and arbitrations, ensuring timely notifications to all involved parties.
• Proofread and edit documents for accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format.
• Review and file legal documents in compliance with court requirements for both state and federal courts (electronic and manual filing).
• Assist with general case management and document organization to ensure smooth operation of litigation processes.
• Participate in team collaboration, offering guidance and mentorship to junior staff as needed.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ recent litigation experience, preferably employment litigation, with specific experience in California and Oregon litigation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player who enjoys mentoring and sharing knowledge.
• Proficient in using legal software and technology for document management and filing.

The Benefits:

To view benefits information, please visit our Professional Staff Benefits page.

 The Location:

This is a hybrid position. When working onsite in our physical office, this position will work out of our offices located in a neighborhood with a vibrant, energetic streetscape. Located in the 11W building (1140 SW Washington Street) in downtown Portland, our offices reside in a recently completed 25-story mixed-use tower with curated ground-floor retail and underground parking. The property is a member of the West End Security District, which provides the neighborhood with highly effective private security and cleaning services.

Interested?

If you are qualified and interested in being a part of our collaborative team, please apply.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

 

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