What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant – Family Law position at Buckley Law?
We are looking for someone dedicated to helping clients achieve success in their personal and professional lives as a Legal Assistant supporting the Family Law practice area. Our firm offers a full range of transactional and litigation services while prioritizing an exceptional client experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Opening, maintaining, and closing client files
- Ensuring deadlines are calendared and met
- Court filings (efiling)
- 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 (ProLaw)
- Filing, coping, other administrative tasks
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- Three or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, ideally in family law
- 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
- 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
To apply for immediate consideration, please send a resume and cover letter to resumes@buckley-law.com .
Who We Are
Buckley Law P.C. is a Pacific Northwest law firm located in Lake Oswego. We are a team of diverse professionals dedicated to partnering with our clients to achieve success in their personal and professional lives. We are a Top Workplace in Oregon and a one of Oregon’s Most Admired Companies .
Buckley Law P.C. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.