Schwabe · 6 hours ago
Litigation Legal Assistant (IP)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSchwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving various business sectors. They are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant in their Portland, OR office to provide high-quality legal and administrative support in the litigation practice area, focusing on Intellectual Property.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality legal administrative support to lawyers and paralegals, with a strong focus on document editing, formatting, and proofreading to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with court rules and firm standards
Prepare, revise, and finalize shell legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, and correspondence with attention to detail and deadlines
Prepare documents for electronic filing in Federal Court, throughout the United States, making sure that each set of documents conform with each jurisdiction’s Local Rules, including appellate courts
Manage calendaring for client meetings, litigation and appellate deadlines, including court appearances, filing dates, client deadlines, and internal tracking milestones
Verify legal citations and references using proper citation tools and techniques for filings and legal correspondence
Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic files and assist with file management and matter opening and closing procedures in accordance with firm policies
Proof, finalize, and submit attorney time entries to ensure accuracy, compliance with billing guidelines, and timely invoicing
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all communications and documentation
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ year(s) of related experience, including demonstrable experience in litigation
Strong litigation knowledge and experience
Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
Preferred
An associate's degree is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life
LTD
401(k)/profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Programs
Transit subsidy
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick time off
Company
Schwabe
We focus our practices by industry, so you can access legal services based on your unique needs in today’s economy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Donald Williams
Retired Chief Operating Officer
Alishia L. Young
Chief Human Resources Officer
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