Litigation Legal Assistant

Miller Nash LLP • Portland, OR

1d • $60,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Miller Nash is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Litigation Legal Assistant to support its litigation practice in Oregon. The full-time, hybrid role is based in the firm's Portland office and works in a fast-paced legal environment. The position supports attorneys with litigation tasks, document preparation and filing, scheduling, case management, and document organization. The successful candidate will collaborate with the team, mentor less experienced colleagues, and use firm-approved AI tools to improve efficiency. Occasional overtime may be required.

The firm describes its culture as supportive, collegial, collaborative, and focused on creative problem-solving, work-life balance, professional growth, community involvement, and mutual respect. The role offers hybrid flexibility and is compensated at $60,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience; the position is non-exempt. A discretionary bonus may be available. Applicants must submit both a resume and a tailored cover letter.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of recent litigation experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Experience filing in Oregon state and federal courts.
• Strong competency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with document management systems.
• Experience with Oregon state and federal e-filing systems, including OECI and PACER/CM-ECF.
• Ability to file legal documents electronically and manually with federal and state courts and agencies.
• Willingness to embrace and use AI tools to work more efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented, exceptionally organized, professional, positive, collaborative, adaptable, and willing to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe.
• Experience with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal assistant duties supporting attorneys in litigation matters.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, briefs, orders, subpoenas, and other legal documents from dictation, written instructions, and other materials.
• Manage calendars and schedule hearings, motions, meetings, mediations, and arbitrations, ensuring timely notification to involved parties.
• Proofread and edit documents for accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format.
• Review and file legal documents in compliance with Oregon state and federal court requirements, both electronically and manually.
• Assist with case management and document organization.
• Maintain documents and files in a securely managed document management system.
• Use firm-approved AI tools to improve efficiency in drafting, document review, and other daily tasks.
• Collaborate with the team and provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.

Benefits

• Potential discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits, with details referenced on the firm's Professional Staff Benefits page, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
• Hybrid flexibility to balance remote work with in-office collaboration.
• Modern Portland office in the downtown 11W building, with curated retail, underground parking, and enhanced security and cleaning services.
• Supportive culture focused on professional growth, community involvement, and mutual respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed