Portland, United States of America Hybrid Employment

Wilson Elser is hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

  • Offer administrative and operational support to legal professionals and team members.
  • Handle the initiation and closure of new legal matters, including conflict searches, client engagement documentation, and file setup.
  • Draft, format, proofread, and revise legal documents and court submissions, including tables of contents and authorities.
  • Submit filings to state, federal, and appellate courts via electronic platforms such as File & ServeXpress.
  • Interact with court staff to clarify procedural requirements, rules, and scheduling deadlines.
  • Process incoming mail, legal notices, and coordinate document dissemination.
  • Organize and update electronic and client files using the firm’s document management system.
  • Track and maintain case calendars for hearings, depositions, mediations, and key deadlines; distribute daily and weekly appearance schedules.
  • Record attorney time entries and provide support for billing processes, client budget tracking, and billing questions.
  • Create expense reports and assist with travel logistics for legal staff.
  • Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and check requests.
  • Respond to client billing inquiries and support budget management, billing appeals, and collections efforts.
  • Contribute to special projects and operational improvements as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package featuring a 401k match and a generous paid time off policy.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional skill development.
  • Access to corporate discount programs and additional employee benefits.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — Portland

About company
Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, the firm ranks among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
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Posted 5 days ago