About Us:

At Keating Jones Hughes, PC, we have been helping to shape healthcare and tort law in Oregon for more than 20 years. We have interesting cases involving the defense of professionals, hospitals, and public-service entities with a focus on medical and hospital liability. Our Portland defense firm is hard at work, and we are looking to add another full-time Legal Assistant to join our existing team. Talk to us about our signing bonus!

Qualifications:

● 4+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant

● Strong knowledge of state and federal court system; knowledge of Washington state court rules a plus

● Current experience with e-filing

● Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

● Experience in ProLaw and appellate work a plus

● Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and consistently deliver high quality work while maintaining a professional composure

● Attention to detail and the ability to exercise good judgment and anticipate problems and next steps

Job Duties:

● Electronic filing and communication with the courts

● Docketing, calendaring and scheduling

● Draft, proof and edit correspondence and pleadings

● Enter time in billing program; make travel arrangements and other miscellaneous administrative tasks

● Keep track of details, coordinate with multiple parties and keep attorneys organized

● Assist fellow legal assistants and accept help as well

KJH offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package as well as a hybrid remote schedule. We welcome all applicants and provide a workplace in which employees are included, respected, and valued. Salary depends on qualifications and experience.

Come join our team! Please apply with cover letter and resume.