Company Description
Farleigh Wada Witt, established in 1981, is a full-service law firm dedicated to providing experienced legal counsel to businesses, financial service providers, and individuals across the Pacific Northwest. With a strong focus on serving financial institutions, the firm offers strategic solutions to navigate the complexities of business, lending, and regulatory challenges. Farleigh Wada Witt specializes in areas including banking, bankruptcy, business, employment, estate planning, litigation, and real estate. The firm's industry-specific knowledge and expertise are unmatched in the region, delivering practical and effective solutions to clients. Its main office is located in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Role Description
This is a full-time (37.5 hour work-week), on-site role located in Portland, OR. Hybrid opportunities may be available after 90 days of employment and once training has been completed. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative and organizational support to attorneys, manage case-related documentation, prepare and file legal documents, and assist in daily operations.
In this role, you will have the ability to perform the below essential functions with proficiency:
- Familiarity with court procedures for Oregon and Washington State, Appellate, and Federal E-filing.
- Administrative Assistance, including scheduling, organizing, and general office support tasks
- Maintaining attorney calendars / accurately docketing court deadlines
- General knowledge of state and federal court procedures and rules
- Litigation experience
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of corporate and general business
- Experience in Bankruptcy, Foreclosure or Collections
- Proficiency in legal tasks such as legal document preparation, understanding of legal processes, and knowledge of relevant legal terminology
- Proven ability as a Legal Assistant, with attention to detail and the organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Ability to work under pressure, maintain client confidentiality, and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in managing confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to contribute to a team environment
- Support a client service philosophy and work in a professional manner
Preferred Knowledge and Minimum Qualifications:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable computer programs required to manage the practice
- Knowledge of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac foreclosure process and reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Highly organized, efficient, and resourceful
- Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting effectively with clients, attorneys, and external contacts
- Associate’s degree or certification in Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistance, or a related field preferred
- Previous experience in a law firm or legal department will be considered an asset
Additional responsibilities include client communication, document review, scheduling meetings, and maintaining case files to ensure efficiency within the team. As a legal assistant, you will provide support and your experience to assisting and supporting the creditor's rights team to deliver timely and quality service for our clients. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, professionalism, flexibility, and cooperation as essential aspects of overall competency.
If you believe your experience is a match to our requirements, we would love to hear from you. We offer a flexible Monday-Friday work week, competitive pay and benefits, and a team-oriented environment.
