Brownstein Rask LLP is hiring an experienced legal assistant/paralegal to join our probate team.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of probate accounts and procedures and/or a background in litigation.
Competitive salary plus benefits.
Position is not initially offered as hybrid. A minimum of one year working in-office while training and gaining familiarity with office and probate procedures is required.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Reporting to and assisting attorneys in representing clients in probate proceedings, trust administration, estate planning and guardianships
-Create letters, legal documents and memos in Word, tables of contents and spreadsheets in Excel
-Organize, file and maintain all correspondence and documents in iManage (DMS)
-Format legal numbered documents and exhibits
-Organize and track probate case deadlines
-Enter, edit and track daily time in time-entry application according to required deadline
-Document revisions, faxing, copying and similar
-Maintain excellent attendance
GENERAL COMPETENCY FACTORS:
-Exceptional spelling and grammar for proofreading and fact-checking content of all documents
-Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
-Analytical and detail oriented
-Provide high-quality customer service to clients, attorneys and other professionals
-Capacity to prioritize multiple responsibilities
-Take initiative in the face of obstacles and identify what needs to be done and act
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
-A minimum of three years work background as a legal assistant, degree in paralegal a plus but not required
-Office experience including preparing correspondence, agreements and related documents
-Experience with Oregon and Washington court filings
-Excellent planning and organizing skills
-Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
-Ability to maintain confidences, including protection of sensitive personal information
-Proficiency with typing and applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, Acrobat Pro DC, PowerPoint
Brownstein Rask is a midsized law firm in downtown Portland, located across SW Naito Parkway from the scenic waterfront.
