Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Farleigh Wada Witt Portland, OR Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Travel reimbursement AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Word processing Courtroom procedure Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Law office General & commercial litigation Full Job Description Legal Assistant Farleigh Wada Witt, a mid-sized law firm located in downtown Portland, is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join our growing team. As a legal assistant, you work as part of a team to provide support and your experience to assisting and supporting the creditor's rights team to deliver timely and quality service for our clients. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, professionalism, flexibility, and cooperation as essential aspects of overall competency. In this role, you will have the ability to perform the below essential functions with proficiency: Familiarity with court procedures for Oregon and Washington State, Appellate, and Federal E-filing. Maintaining attorney calendars / accurately docketing court deadlines Advanced knowledge of state and federal court procedures and rules Litigation experience The ideal candidate will have at least two years' experience with: Corporate and general business

Bankruptcy, Foreclosure or Collections Preferred Knowledge and Minimum Qualifications:

3 to 5 years experience as a legal assistant preferably in the areas listed above Training or education in a certified paralegal program Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable computer programs required to manage the practice Knowledge of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac foreclosure process and reporting High attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills Highly organized, efficient, and resourceful Good interpersonal skills and willingness to contribute to a team environment Support a client service philosophy and work in a professional manner Ability to work under pressure, maintain client confidentiality, and meet deadlines If you believe your experience is a match to our requirements, we would love to hear from you. We offer a 37.5 work week , competitive pay and benefits, and a team-oriented environment. To apply please respond to this posting with your cover letter and resume for consideration. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Legal Assistant:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Portland, OR 97204 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97204