$69.7k - $94.3k
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Legal Assistant jobs in Portland, OR
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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$20–$38/hr
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$57k
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this posting, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. All qualified applicants will recei…
$110k - $130k
active caseload of workers' compensation mattersAdvise clients regarding FMLA, ADA, and return-to-work issuesDraft motions, briefs, and legal correspondenceConduct legal research and analysisAttend hearings, mediations,…
$117k - $175.4k
Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and ag…
$230k - $260k
directly with clients to provide practical, business-oriented legal counselManage cases through all stages of litigation, including... ...subsidized emergency child and elder care; parental leave; an employee assistance…
public cloud network components.Support connectivity between office environments, private cloud, datacenters, and public cloud services. Assist with management of public cloud network services such as VNets/VPCs, routing…
Executive Assistant *This position requires being onsite Monday through Friday at our headquarters in Portland, OR* ABOUT THE POSITION As... ...offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal service…
$100k - $150k
experience as a commercial title processor, title coordinator, assistant or junior underwriter or similar commercial real estate transaction... ...~ Strong analytical skills w ith the ability to interpret legal documents…
$210k - $305k
developers, architects, engineers, and design professionals on legal issues arising throughout the lifecycle of construction... ...subsidized emergency child and elder care; parental leave; an employee assistance program…
$110k - $150k
discovery * Conduct depositions and participate in mediations * Assist with class action and complex litigation strategy * Collaborate... ...* Communicate directly with clients and provide practical legal guidance Qualif…
$130k - $150k
Litigation & Land Use Associate Attorney Location: Downtown Portland, OR | Hybrid Flexibility Experience: 4-7 Years (Flexible) About the Firm This is an entrepreneurial, Pacific Coast-based law firm that prides itself on…
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What legal assistants earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $42k–$53k |
| Mid level | $25–$31 | $51k–$64k |
| Senior | $29–$38 | $61k–$79k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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