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Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
Portland, Oregon | Hybrid Opportunity
Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits Package
A respected mid-sized law firm in Portland is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Legal Assistant to join its growing practice. This position offers the opportunity to support a collaborative team of attorneys handling complex bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.
This role is perfect for a legal professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, maintaining critical deadlines, and serving as a trusted resource for attorneys and clients alike.
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.
The firm offers a highly competitive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, and long-term disability coveragePartially paid insurance premiums17 days of Paid Time Off annuallyUp to 10½ paid holidays per year401(k) retirement plan with profit sharingPaid professional membership duesWell-being and wellness benefitsOn-site and virtual professional development and training programsComplimentary on-site gym accessRegular firm-sponsored social events and networking opportunitiesFull home office setup provided, including desk, chair, dual monitors, and equipmentQuarterly remote work stipendParking reimbursement up to $100 per month or public transit reimbursement up to $130 per month
Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.
Qualifications
3+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably supporting bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, or related practice areas.Strong familiarity with federal court e-filing systems, including PACER and bankruptcy court procedures.Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.Experience managing deadlines in a high-volume legal environment.Strong proofreading, grammar, and document formatting abilities.Exceptional interpersonal and client-service skills.Ability to prioritize competing demands while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
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