Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Family Law

Are you interested in working in a small office that really cares about the people we help?

Are you wanting to work for a law firm that offers a path of learning and growth?

Are you tired of commuting to downtown Portland and value the feel of a small town?

Do you enjoy finding answers, taking the lead on projects and working with a team that relies on you?

If so, read on...!

People going through a divorce or custody dispute have their lives on the line, and they don't know what they need to do to protect themselves. When a client calls Sherwood Family Law for the first time, we aim to provide an experience that blankets them in an atmosphere of stability and security. We want them to know that we understand their problems, and we have tailored solutions just for them.

Sherwood Family Law guides our clients on a path of self-discovery and make the world a better place by helping our clients become better people and parents through the divorce process.

We are looking for someone to join our team who is empathetic, prepared and believes in guiding people through difficult times. Someone that believes that every time a potential client walks through the door, they will leave in a better place because we will help them see their problems and take the steps needed to solve them. Basically a superhero for our clients. If this sort of atmosphere and mission resonates with you, then you might be a good fit at our office.

We have a vibrant and fun team. We like to talk about films, music and star wars. We also like to do everything we possibly can to help people in family law matters. Our team is very busy, and very dedicated to helping people, and willing to have fun at the same time.

The Position!

Our office currently has three attorneys, two legal assistants, an intake and consultation team, and an office receptionist. We are looking for an additional legal assistant to assist attorneys and clients with legal tasks. Office roles include:

Legal Assistant: Helping our clients through complicated divorces by managing office calendars, document and letter drafting, pleading drafting, client interaction, time tracking, file organization, discovery review and other legal tasks. Feeling the reward in knowing you helped save someone's future through hard work and dedication. Being the right hand to one of our attorneys and working closely with that attorney in all aspects of the case from start to finish.

Position: Full time. Compensation: $50-80k/yr depending on experience, paid holidays, paid vacation, 401k, medical benefits. Opportunity to work from home when required.

Responsibilities:

• Polite and courteous on the telephone and in person with existing and potential clients.
• Managing our office calendar and e-mail system.
• Ability to take direction and strictly follow office procedures on how to manage files, track time, calendar appointments, draft letters and pleadings and manage discovery.
• Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• People-oriented and self-motivated.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Windows, Dropbox, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and case management software (ideally CLIO). We do not have the resources to train on computer and software skillsets. We can train our systems, but we need someone with a strong computer foundation that can get up to speed extremely quickly. Please do not apply unless you have the needed computer experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction.
• Ability to effectively relate to clients by being polite and exhibiting appropriate etiquette even when dealing with frustrated people.
• Experience with family law required.
• Experience as legal assistant or paralegal required.
• Oregon family law rules, local rules, discovery rules, etc. required.
• Remote work opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• Which ORS governs a Custody and Parenting Time "Temporary Protective Order of Restraint" (TPOR)?

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Legal drafting: 1 year (Required)
• Windows: 1 year (Required)
• Paralegal: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $85,000