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Civil Litigation Legal Assistant
Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP. Provide high-level administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys and paralegals .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide high-level administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys and paralegals
- Prepare, revise, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and complex legal documents
- Manage attorney calendars and schedule meetings
- Track important deadlines
- Coordinate and prepare electronic court filings
- Maintain and organize paper and electronic client files
- Assist with billing support, expense reimbursements, and client communications
- Prepare new matter documentation and maintain client contact information
- Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reports
- Support attorneys during trial as needed
- Serve as backup to other Legal Assistants
- Collaborate with firm departments
- Help attorneys and paralegals deliver exceptional service to clients
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation legal assistant experience; civil litigation experience is required
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and filing procedures at the local, state, and federal levels
- Experience with electronic filing in Oregon state and federal courts
- Washington experience is a plus
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Adobe
- Experience with document management and client database systems
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication
- Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate, polished work
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stay calm under pressure
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Proactive, flexible, and adaptable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
- HSA with firm contribution
- FSA options
- Paid Family & Medical Leave
- Firm-paid Disability & Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with counseling, childcare, financial, and wellness resources
- 10 firm holidays
- 3 personal days
- Sick time
- Retirement Plan with Firm Contributions
- Competitive pay
- Full year-end bonus eligibility for new hires who start by November 30, 2026
- Hybrid schedule with two days in the office
- Firm lunches, happy hours, outings, and company softball team
- Open-door culture, collaboration, and mentorship