Legal Administrative Assistant

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Portland, OregonPosted Today

Role Overview

Wilsonelser is hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Portland, Oregon. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

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 #36 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 Administrative Assistant position in our Portland Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys within a fast-paced law firm environment. This role plays a key part in managing case matters, coordinating filings and calendars, and ensuring seamless communication to support the delivery of high-quality legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide support and administrative assistance to attorneys and colleagues
Coordinate new matter openings and closings, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and file management
Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and court filings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities
File documents in state, federal, and appellate courts using electronic filing applications (e.g. File & ServeXpress)
Communicate with court personnel regarding procedures, rules, and deadlines.
Manage incoming mail, notices, and document distribution.
Maintain electronic and client files within the document management system
Maintain case calendars (hearings, depositions, mediations, deadlines) and distributed daily/weekly appearance reports.
Enter attorney time and assist with billing support, client budgets, and billing inquires
Prepare expense reports and assist with travel arrangements
Manage vendor invoices, reimbursements and check requests.
Assist with client billing inquiries, budgets, appeals and collections
Support additional projects operational initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

High school Diploma or equivalent required
3+ years of administrative experience, preferably within a law firm or litigation environment
Familiarity with legal terminology, document formatting and court procedures
Experience with electronic filing systems preferred
Professional communication skills when interacting with attorneys, colleagues, clients, courts, and vendors
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Comfortable working in an in-office/hybrid 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 talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

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.

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California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Wilsonelser?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Wilsonelser. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Legal Administrative Assistant role at Wilsonelser remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Portland, Oregon. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Legal Administrative Assistant at Wilsonelser earn?

Wilsonelser has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Legal Administrative Assistant role at Wilsonelser posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.