Preg O'Donnell & Gillett PLLC · 16 hours ago
Legal Assistant
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expPreg O’Donnell & Gillett is a regional, full-service litigation and business firm seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Legal Assistant to support three attorneys in their Portland office. The role involves assisting with case management, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court rules while fostering a collaborative work environment.
ConsultingInsurance
Responsibilities
Initiate conflicts checks and open new client matters
Docket and maintain case calendars
Review court rules to ensure compliance with court format and efiling requirements
Monitor case schedules and ensure attorneys are current with impending deadlines
Draft, proofread, format, and edit pleadings, correspondence, and client documents
E-file in federal, Washington state, and some Oregon state court jurisdictions
Contact clients to schedule appointments, depositions, and trial appearances
Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, and trial
Close case files following data destruction procedures
Qualification
Required
2 or more years of litigation experience
Initiate conflicts checks and open new client matters
Docket and maintain case calendars
Review court rules to ensure compliance with court format and efiling requirements
Monitor case schedules and ensure attorneys are current with impending deadlines
Draft, proofread, format, and edit pleadings, correspondence, and client documents
E-file in federal, Washington state, and some Oregon state court jurisdictions
Contact clients to schedule appointments, depositions, and trial appearances
Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, and trial
Close case files following data destruction procedures
Knowledge of ProLaw document and case management software helpful
Proficient in AdobePro to redact, bates stamp and convert documents
Proficient in large file transfer products helpful
Preferred
Enjoy collaborating with coworkers and supporting each other with flexible work schedules
Excellent client relationships and interpersonal skills are a plus
Familiarity with insurance defense personal injury, motor vehicle, and construction defect cases helpful
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible schedule with remote work access
Life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance
Transportation subsidy
Employee assistance program
Employee referral bonus
FSA / HSA
Parental leave
Profit sharing contributions
401(k) Deferred Savings Plan
Company
Preg O'Donnell & Gillett PLLC
Preg O'Donnell & Gillett is a law firm that specializes in insurance and construction litigation matters.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bennett Hansen
Partner
Dan Rankin
Partner
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