Legal Assistant | Probate Litigation

Northwest Staffing Resources • Portland, OR

1d • $80,000 - $87,000

About The Position

Direct Hire Legal Assistant | Probate Litigation This role is a key member of the litigation team, providing high-level support to attorneys while ensuring cases are managed efficiently and deadlines are met. It offers the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work in a fast-paced, collaborative law firm environment where organization, precision, and professionalism are highly valued. LOCATION : Portland, OR SALARY : $80-87k/yr. DOE SCHEDULE : Full-time; 37.5 hrs/wk. WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE Play a key role in complex probate litigation, supporting experienced attorneys while exercising autonomy in your work. Collaborate with a professional, supportive team in a respected, full-service law firm and build meaningful relationships with clients, beneficiaries, and counsel. Thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment that offers opportunities to grow your probate litigation expertise and expand your legal skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation experience supporting multiple attorneys, with preferred experience in probate litigation matters, including contested estates, trusts, and fiduciary disputes, in a mid-size or large law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of probate litigation procedures, legal terminology, and state and federal court filing requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with legal document management systems such as iManage.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage complex probate case calendars and competing deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents related to probate litigation matters, including petitions, objections, accountings, motions, and discovery; electronically file with probate and civil courts in compliance with applicable rules and deadlines.
• Support attorneys in managing contested estate, trust, conservatorship, and fiduciary disputes, ensuring accurate case documentation and organization.
• Serve as a professional and compassionate liaison for clients, beneficiaries, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors, facilitating clear and timely communication.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings, tracking all probate-specific deadlines and court requirements.
• Monitor case progress and provide administrative support, including billing documentation, expense reports, and other litigation-related tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level