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Legal Support Assistant

Wilson Elser - Attorneys

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Support Assistant position in our Portland Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position We are seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our team and serve as a key support resource within a fast-paced law firm environment. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience and grow within the legal profession. Key Responsibilities: In this role, you’ll support attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants while helping maintain a professional and welcoming office environment. Responsibilities include: Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area Answer, screen, route, and respond to incoming phone calls and messages Greet, screen, and direct visitors in a professional and welcoming manner Assist with opening and closing client matters Receive, sort, and distribute electronic notices, U.S. mail, faxes, and other documents Help organize and maintain physical and electronic files within the firm’s document management systems Assist with client invoicing, including submission and verification of billing documentation Support the submission of vendor bills and check requests Research and respond to client billing inquiries Manage and update information using Excel spreadsheets Provide general administrative support to the office and team as needed Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required Strong written and verbal communication skills Professional phone etiquette and customer service mindset High attention to detail with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines Comfort handling confidential information with discretion Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with document management or legal software is a plus Willingness to work in person in an office environment Why Should You Apply?

  • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan_
  • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement_
  • Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits_
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm’s policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here. California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilson Elser - Attorneys

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