Legal Assistant – Project Assistant
Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Portland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United States
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Junior
About the role
- Provide administrative and clerical support to Legal Assistants and attorneys
- Prepare, proofread, and organize correspondence and legal documents
- Assist with docketing, calendar updates, and deadline tracking
- Handle mail distribution, scanning, copying, and file maintenance
- Help prepare binders, document sets, and other materials for client matters
- Support general office projects and provide backup assistance (including reception, as needed)
Requirements
- Have at least 1 year of general office experience (law firm or professional services experience preferred)
- Are tech-savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); experience with document management systems a plus
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person
- Pay attention to detail and take pride in accuracy
- Thrive in a team-oriented environment but can also work independently
- Are dependable, flexible, and eager to learn
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
- Time Off to Recharge - enjoy 10 firm holidays, 3 personal days, and sick time
- Retirement Plan with Firm Contributions to support your future
- Paid Family & Medical Leave plus firm-paid Disability & Life Insurance
- HSA with firm contribution, plus FSA options
- Employee Assistance Program with counseling, childcare, financial, and wellness resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Soft skills
communicationattention to detaildependabilityflexibilityteamworkindependenceeagerness to learn