Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
Robert Half · Portland, OR · 1 wk ago
On-siteLegal$75k–$95k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys practicing in bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, motions, notices, and correspondence.
- File documents electronically in federal bankruptcy courts and maintain compliance with local court rules and filing procedures.
- Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, meetings, and client appointments.
- Coordinate service of pleadings and maintain accurate case files and litigation databases.
- Assist with preparation of bankruptcy petitions, schedules, statements, claims, and related court filings.
- Draft routine correspondence and communicate with clients, trustees, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
- Monitor case activity and ensure compliance with all court deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Process attorney time entries, expense reports, billing support, and document management tasks.
- Organize electronic and physical files and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Support attorneys during hearings, mediations, creditor meetings, and trial preparations as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, and long-term disability coverage
- Partially paid insurance premiums
- 17 days of Paid Time Off annually
- Up to 10½ paid holidays per year
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing
- Paid professional membership dues
- Well-being and wellness benefits
- On-site and virtual professional development and training programs
- Complimentary on-site gym access
- Regular firm-sponsored social events and networking opportunities
- Full home office setup provided, including desk, chair, dual monitors, and equipment
- Quarterly remote work stipend
- Parking reimbursement up to $100 per month or public transit reimbursement up to $130 per month
Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.