Company Description
Riley & Washchuk is a Portland based small law firm specializing in all areas of juvenile law. The firm represents clients involved in the child welfare system, advocating for parents and children in dependency and termination of parental rights matters, and supporting juveniles facing delinquency and criminal charges. We are a dedicated team of attorneys and support staff committed to providing the highest level of legal representation and service to our clients. We are seeking an organized and experienced legal assistant to join our team.
Role Description
This is a full-time, largely remote role for a Legal Assistant at Riley & Washchuk located in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will be a committed and professional point of contact with clients, capable of handling sensitive communication and respectfully supporting clients in need. They will communicate with clients regarding case status, court appearances, and meetings. They will be able to visit clients in their home settings and attend meetings with clients as needed. They will provide administrative support to the attorneys, managing client intake and opening case files, maintaining and updating case files as needed, and scheduling for attorneys and attending to attorney calendars.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a professional services environment. Law office or social work experience helpful.
- A high degree of professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Effective communication skills and an ability to calmly support clients experiencing trauma and in stressful situations.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Dropbox, Clio, Adobe and legal research tools.
