Legal Assistant - Litigation

Saalfeld Griggs is looking to hire a full-time experienced legal assistant to join the Litigation Group in our Salem office. Compensation commensurate with experience.

You will join an experienced team of staff and attorneys dedicated to the success of our clients. We work with large and small companies and entrepreneurs, with the goal of providing outstanding service. As a member of the Litigation team, you will have opportunities to interact with our clients and help manage a busy caseload. Our ideal candidate is organized, motivated, and can communicate well with others on the team and with our clients. Starting hourly wage is commensurate with experience.

In this role, you will:

• Keep cases organized and monitor calendars and deadlines
• Input information in our document management databases
• Review and confirm case status with your team members
• Gather and review information from clients
• Interact with governmental agencies
• Track status and generate necessary reports
• Prepare and draft various documents for attorney review
• Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers and clients
• Work both independently and collaboratively with other team members

Required skills and experience:

• At least 3 years litigation legal assistant or paralegal experience required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficient with editing documents in Microsoft Word or similar applications.
• Proficient using Outlook, Excel and Adobe.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable and predictable attendance is an essential job function

Our Company

Saalfeld Griggs has the sophisticated clientele of a large law firm with the individual attention and values of a small business. We highly value our clients and strive to deliver the best services to them. The goal of the firm is to learn about each client’s business, understand their needs and goals, and efficiently develop a practical and cost-effective legal strategy. Although our workplace is fast paced, our focus is always on the quality of work that we deliver to our clients.

What we provide:

• Paid time off
• Performance based bonus opportunities
• Competitive benefits package (Health, dental, vision, disability, life)
• 401(k)
• Free parking in downtown Salem

Enjoy lunchtime walks around the Capitol building, Willamette University, or one of the many nearby parks. Take a break and head to Starbucks across the street or visit any of the downtown restaurants just a five-minute walk away. Within our own building, we make sure our break rooms are always stocked with snacks, coffee, tea, and soda. Our team looks for any reason to celebrate with a party or social hour, and we are full defenders of casual Fridays.

Please consider joining our team by submitting a resume and cover letter detailing your interest and experience to Human Resources at [email protected]. See www.sglaw.com for more information about our firm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least three years of experience working as a litigation assistant?

Ability to Commute:

• Salem, OR 97301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, OR 97301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person