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Family Law/Civil Law Legal Assistant and Criminal Law Legal Assistant needed at Baxter Harder Law Firm in Bend, Oregon
Baxter Harder is a cutting edge and rapidly growing law firm located in beautiful Bend, OR. We are in need of 2 driven, committed, and proactive legal assistants for our Family Law/Civil Department and our Criminal Law Department. Some experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidates.
Both new Legal Assistants will work under the direction of the firm's attorneys, office manager and executive paralegals. The ideal candidates for this position are fun, outgoing, dynamic team players, organized, professional, responsible, able to adapt quickly in our fast-paced environment, able to meet tight deadlines, and motivated to help others.
Responsibilities:
Take direction from the Firm's attorneys, office manager and executive paralegals.
Field phone calls from the Firm's clients, court staff, opposing attorneys, adverse parties, and other persons or entities as necessary.
Draft basic legal documents utilizing Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Meet multiple deadlines on a daily basis.
Establish and maintain case files.
Schedule client meetings.
Organize discovery.
Draft basic legal correspondence and pleadings.
Calendar court dates and deadlines.
Help attorneys prepare for Mediation and/or Trial
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Two-year degree a plus.
Legal experience preferred but willing to train the right candidates.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong communication and organizational skills necessary.
Ability to shift gears quickly and frequently.
Team-oriented individuals with excellent customer service skills and ability to work independently.
Proficiency with macOS is helpful.
Compensation is DOE. We offer full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. This position is to be full-time with the opportunity for advancement. The start date would begin once a qualified candidate is found and proper notice is given.
Interested applicants should send their resume, references, and a cover letter with hourly pay expectations to the email listed. No phone calls please.
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