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Paralegal
811 SW Natio pkwy Portland, OR 97204 US
Job Description
Position: Paralegal
Location: Portland, OR
Pay: $26-$31+ DOE
Schedule:Â M-F, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Who We Are:
We are a dedicated legal practice specializing in probate, personal injury, family law, and estate planning. Our team is committed to providing top-notch legal support and administrative assistance, ensuring our clients receive the best service possible.
What You’ll Do:
- Document Drafting & Filing:
- Draft legal documents for various cases including probate, personal injury, family law, and estate planning.
- Prepare and file documents with the court using online systems.
- Create and manage estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
- Administrative Support:
- Transcribe dictations from attorneys using Speech Exec PR Transcribe.
- Print, scan, and fax documents as needed.
- Answer phone calls and handle inquiries with professionalism.
- Make phone calls to clients, court personnel, and other relevant parties.
- Calendar Management:
- Schedule and coordinate meetings for attorneys, including some personal events.
- Maintain and update calendars to ensure timely reminders and appointments.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Regular working hours with no billing requirements.
- Potential for professional development and additional certifications.
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Paralegal certification is a plus.
- Prior experience in probate, personal injury, or estate planning law is advantageous.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency with Speech Exec Pro Transcribe or similar dictation software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Familiarity with online court filing systems and document management.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Professional demeanor in handling phone calls and inquiries.
- Notary Public certification is a plus. If not currently a notary, we are willing to cover the costs for obtaining this certification.
Please respond with an updated resume! Call Preston at 971-246-8428 or Chris at 971-246-8423 to schedule an interview!
Meet Your Recruiter
Preston Jewell
Operations Recruiter
I am Oregonian born and raised, who loves the outdoors and spent my youth exploring the woods surrounding my hometown. I try to focus my life now on helping people as much as I can and giving people resources to improve their lives themselves. My favorite thing about working at Opti is that we focus on doing our best to match our candidates and clients together in a way that will lead to long term success for both parties!