Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Family Law - Gevurtz Menashe : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionAn established law firm is seeking an experienced and motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team of family law professionals in our Portland, Oregon office.In this role, our Legal Assistant/Paralegals: handle potential new clientcalls, including conflict checks and entry, and coordination for meetings and consultations; prepare correspondence, including transcribing dictations; prepare documents and forms and electronically file court documents; assist with case workflow, docketing and follow-ups; coordinate document signings with our clients; and provide additional administrative and case support as needed. Client relationship management skills are a big plus, as we put our clients' needs and experience first!This position is non-exempt. The firm offers competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and other bona-fide factors. Benefits include: paid vacation and personal leave allowance, paid holidays, a comprehensive health care plan that includes coverage for acupuncture and chiropractic services and dental and vision coverage, and 401k retirement plan. We also offer a hybrid work environment, use of our on-site gym and fun firm events! We welcome all applicants and strive to provide a workplace in which all employees feel included, respected and valued.RequirementsSubject-Matter Experience: • Required: At least two years of practical experience supporting attorneys who practice Oregon family law. • Demonstrate, knowledge, experience and proficiency: - Regarding Oregon family law processes and procedures, including court filing requirements and deadlines - Tracking litigation processes, including track case deadlines, reminders, and other necessary dates using electronic systems - Assisting with case management - Opening client filesTechnical Experience: • Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Word for purposes of formatting and preparing documents. • Managing attorney calendars using cloud-based software. • Demonstrate proficiency using Adobe Acrobat to convert Word documents in .pdf format. • Ability to learn and use cloud-based document-management and case-management software.Administrative Experience: • Taking calls from potential new clients and obtaining necessary information to be able to process the call and schedule the potential new client. • Calendar management, including coordinating and calendaring appointments.• Maintain working knowledge of the client file.Communication and Public Relations Skills:• Accurately and clearly communicate with clients and internal team members by relaying information verbally and in writing.• Provide information regarding procedures and explain processes.• Meet with clients to review and sign documents as needed.• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information necessary to complete documents. Miscellaneous:• Demonstrate experience and willingness to work in a team environment.• Demonstrate experience in being a self-starter and staying organized.• Demonstrate experience where you have to ask clarifying questions in order to obtain the information needed to complete tasks and/or projects.