Legal Assistant

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

. Provide litigation legal secretarial and administrative support to Partners and Associates .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal secretarial support, including drafting and proofreading legal documents, managing schedules, and coordinating court filings. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal billing processes, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Legal Secretary ExperienceProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteAderant Billing FamiliarityNetDocs Document ManagementExceptional Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsProofreadingTyping 75 WPMLegal Document PreparationCourt Filing CoordinationBilling Process FamiliarityTime Entry ProcessingMulti-taskingDeadline ManagementMS365 Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Time ManagementAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationTeam-orientedCustomer Service Excellence

Tools & Technologies

NetDocsAderant BillingMicrosoft Office SuiteMS365PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

GEDHigh School Diploma

Industry Keywords

Litigation SupportLegal Secretarial SupportLaw Firm ProceduresClient BillingAdministrative Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide litigation legal secretarial and administrative support to Partners and Associates
Draft, proofread, edit and prepare correspondence, legal documents and court filings within strict deadlines
Coordinate with docketing support teams and confirm docketing deadline accuracy
Schedule and arrange resources for depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trial preparation
Coordinate court filings with the West Coast Managing Clerk team
Enter attorney time and process and review monthly bills
Serve as the primary liaison with Accounting regarding client bills
Schedule appointments, maintain calendars, anticipate conflicts and manage schedule changes
Make travel arrangements and set up conference calls
Maintain paper and electronic legal documents through NetDocs
Review and save email, delegate tasks or escalate matters to attorneys as appropriate
Respond to attorney and client needs with urgency and follow up to resolution
Prioritize, organize and relieve attorneys of administrative tasks
Schedule messenger, overnight delivery and courier services
Assist attorneys and staff with other projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience as a legal secretary or executive assistant required
Familiarity with law firm billing processes is a plus
GED or High School Diploma required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong word processing and computer skills
Experience with MS365 a plus
Proofreading, NetDocs and PowerPoint skills desired
Ability to demonstrate flexibility with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate expertise in department-specific topics, procedures and software, including Aderant Billing, new matter intake and conflicts procedures
Ability to type 75 wpm on word processing equipment with a high degree of accuracy
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, work under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines
Ability to communicate with finesse, tact, diplomacy and discretion with firm contacts and clients
Willingness to work in a team-oriented, service environment and share firm and technical knowledge
High degree of attention to detail and initiative to learn new skills
Strong time management skills
Highly professional demeanor and appearance; adherence to dress code
Commitment to providing customer service excellence
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution
Opportunities for professional growth
Community involvement
Hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work