Legal Assistant

Company Description Buckley Law is a Pacific Northwest law firm located in Lake Oswego, OR, dedicated to helping clients achieve success in their personal and professional lives. The firm offers a full range of transactional and litigation services while prioritizing an exceptional client experience.

Clients trust Buckley Law for their accessible, approachable, and professional team. Responsibilities include: · Opening, maintaining, and closing client files · Ensuring deadlines are calendared and met · Court filings (e-filing) · Research and analyze Civil Procedure Rules and local court rules, ensure compliance · Prepare documents, exhibits, litigation binders; depending on experience and ability, may draft legal documents · Scheduling · Communications as directed; ensure communications are maintained in the client file · Filing, copying, other administrative tasks · Other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: · Three or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally in litigation · Thoroughness in work; excellent attention to detail and follow through is required for success · Willingness to do anything, no job below them (i.e. filing, electronic filing, reviewing correspondence carefully, calendaring) · A propensity for electronic communication and electronic document management · An ability to prioritize and juggle multiple, concurrent matters and activities while maintaining a calm presence · An ability to work well and communicate with different types of people, both internally and externally (clients, staff, and attorneys) · Willingness to take on tough assignments and be resourceful · A highly organized working process, attentiveness to detail, be thorough in work activities, yet process information quickly · An ability and experience keeping their attorney(s) organized, including docketing, drafting, etc. · Technology experience – Microsoft Suite, Law firm software a plus (NetDocs, JuraLaw, Coyote Analytics) · Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification is preferred Compensation: · Hourly, non-exempt (eligible for OT); consistent with Firm’s compensation structure · Full time Legal Assistants receive full benefits package, including PTO, 10 paid holidays, 401k, and other benefits