Legal Assistant

Compassion & Choices

. Support up to six attorneys managing multiple active litigation matters, including administrative tasks .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of civil litigation procedures, including discovery processes and legal document preparation, while effectively managing multiple attorneys' competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Exhibits exceptional written communication skills and proactive problem-solving abilities to ensure timely support and operational efficiency.

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Civil Litigation ProceduresDiscovery Support ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteElectronic Court Filing SystemsWritten Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationLitigation CalendaringProofreadingDrafting Legal CorrespondenceBates NumberingDocument CollectionLegal ResearchCase ManagementScheduling Conflicts ResolutionIntake and Evaluation of Legal Requests

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem-SolvingProfessionalismAdaptabilityClear CommunicationSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

PACER/CM/ECFAdobe Acrobat ProWestlawClioDocketBird

Industry Keywords

Litigation SupportLegal AdvocacyAdministrative SupportConfidentialityCompassion & Choices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support up to six attorneys managing multiple active litigation matters, including administrative tasks
Maintain and optimize the paperless office
Prioritize competing assignments, track deadlines, manage complex calendars, and adjust priorities in response to changing litigation demands
Anticipate attorneys’ needs, identify scheduling conflicts and workflow challenges, and address issues proactively
Communicate priorities, identify competing demands, provide timely status updates, and ensure attorneys have needed information and materials
Provide substantive support for written and oral discovery, including drafting discovery shells and initial responses and preparing exhibits for oral depositions
Conduct intake and evaluation of legal requests from prospective clients and screen appropriate plaintiffs
Cite check and proofread as needed
Maintain electronic case files and manage litigation documents
Identify opportunities to improve digital workflows and operational efficiency
Create and maintain research and memo archives
Create and maintain pleading shells, templates, and sample briefs and pleadings
Support organization-wide Compassion & Choices efforts, including fundraising activities as requested
Report to the Director of Litigation within the Legal Advocacy & Policy department

Requirements

What you’ll need

A four-year degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a field related to law, medicine, or social change
Minimum of five years of experience in a litigation-focused legal office, law firm, or legal advocacy organization
Experience providing simultaneous administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
Experience supporting four or more attorneys with competing deadlines and active litigation caseloads is strongly preferred
Exceptional written communication skills, including drafting, editing, and proofreading legal correspondence and litigation documents
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex legal documents, including pleadings, motions, court orders, discovery requests, statutes, regulations, and judicial opinions
Proactive problem-solving and ability to identify potential problems before they affect litigation deadlines or attorney workflows
Ability to independently prioritize competing requests from multiple attorneys
Sound judgment in distinguishing matters resolvable independently from substantive legal questions requiring attorney direction
Professionalism and discretion, including strict confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
Adaptability and reliability in a fast-paced litigation environment
Clear, tactful communication with attorneys, clients, court personnel, colleagues, and diverse audiences
Advanced knowledge of or experience with civil litigation procedures, court rules, filing requirements, discovery processes, legal document preparation, and litigation calendaring
Experience with federal and state electronic court filing systems, including PACER/CM/ECF
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Westlaw, Clio, DocketBird, and comparable legal research, document management, and case management platforms
Discovery support experience, including document collection, review, organization, Bates numbering, and production
Must be able and willing to travel and have their own means of transportation where applicable
Must be energized by the organization's stated values
Current résumé and cover letter submitted as one PDF document
Cover letter explaining alignment with Compassion & Choices' mission, relevant experience and qualifications, and approach to collaboration and professional values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-shared medical and dental insurance premiums
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Commuter pre-tax benefit
401(k) with a generous 5% employer match
Immediate 401(k) vesting upon eligibility
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Personal days