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Legal Assistant - Litigation
Portland, OR
Job Description
Description Who We Are
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine - central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals - including those who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession - can have, and can see, a path to success. We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at .
Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email .
This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Legal Assistant - Litigation to join our team in our Portland office. This position offers the flexibility to be hybrid - three days in the office per week and two remotely.
This position provides critical support for three to four attorneys in the litigation and employment practice groups. The primary practice of one of the attorneys on this desk is commercial litigation that includes family and closely held businesses in Oregon, as well as large enterprises with multinational operations, representing commercial landlords and commercial tenants, financial institutions, food and agriculture companies, manufacturers, digital content providers and tech startups. Additional focus is supporting associates during all stages of litigation. This position requires typing, editing and formatting legal documents and correspondence, filing documents with federal and state courts throughout the United States, arranging for service of documents on opposing counsel, telephone communications with clients and business contacts, file maintenance, and other tasks as assigned.
At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.
On a typical day you will:
- Type, proofread, format and edit correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and other legal documents, often with short deadlines
- Heavy court filings of pleadings in state and federal courts in many different venues including appellate and bankruptcy courts
- Track litigation deadlines, provide deadlines to docketing and confirm deadlines are docketed correctly
- Maintain paper and electronic files
- Draft correspondence and communicate with team and client contacts
- Compose case status for client/internal meetings; update and follow up
- Schedule appointments, depositions, meetings; maintain calendars; set up conference calls
- Enter and/or proofread attorney time into time-keeping program daily
- Answer, screen, and respond to phone calls
- Open new client matters and initiate conflict checks
- Triage, open and route mail and email; attach files and documents
- Provide overflow assistance and support for Legal Assistant Team Members' attorneys
- 4+ years' experience as a litigation assistant, or similar experience
- Strong skills in word processing and computer use: ability to type 65 wpm with high accuracy; proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat or Nuance required; some knowledge of PowerPoint, time keeping programs, NetDocs, ability to perform internet research
- Experience filing documents with state and federal courts, including appellate courts. Working knowledge of court rules, and ability to learn and understand court rules, ensure compliance with assigned judge's individual rules and practices
- High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials
- Ability to work independently and anticipate needed tasks to complete projects
- Ability and willingness to learn new electronic programs
- Excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- High level of energy; able to work at a fast pace and to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in calm, composed manner
- Ability to understand and follow work instructions with minimal supervision
- Availability and willingness to work overtime as needed or requested
- A high school diploma or GED certification
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.
What's in it For You?DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:
- Choice of health and vision insurance plans
- 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
- Dental plan
- Fertility and adoption benefit
- Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
- Tuition reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
- Retirement contribution
This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine - central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals - including those who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession - can have, and can see, a path to success. We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at .
Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email .
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
4+ years
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