Our client is seeking to hire an experienced legal assistant who is able to work in a team setting and also independently has needed. You should be able to work with 4-5 attorneys and a few legal assistants. There is a r…
Legal · Portland, OR
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
Median, full-time
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, and medical imaging Coordinating client medical treatment and helping clients connect with appropriate treating providers Assisting clients with ancillary needs such as securing rental vehicles and resolving property d…
$28 - $36 per hour
contact for external benefit consultants, health fund trustees, legal advisors, and corporate clients. Format, clean up, and... ...least 3 to 5 years of solid experience working as an Executive Assistant, with explicit p…
$230k - $260k
directly with clients to provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel Manage cases through all s tages of litigation, including... ...emergency child and elder care; parental leave; an employee assistance program;…
$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…
Oregon Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals AFT Local 5017 Executive Assistant Based in Portland / Tigard, OR The Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT Local 5017, represents over 6,500 nurses…
Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the bank's policies and procedures…
$40k - $60k
your career in a way that matters to you. What will you do? Build and maintain professional relationships with clients by assisting them and answering account questions. Take initiative to handle account inquiries and cu…
$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…
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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
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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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