Paralegal

LHH is seeking an experienced Paralegal for a law firm in Portland, OR. This full-time direct hire hybrid position offers a generous benefits package and a positive working environment. This person should be able to take initiative and work well in a team-oriented environment, focusing on foreclosure work. Litigation support and lending transactions. This is a wonderful, welcoming team that is excited to have a new Paralegal on their team!

They are a busy firm with great tenure of their employees and they care about their employees and strive for excellent work/life balance. This role is a nice blend of both transactional and litigation work.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with business formations, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate meetings, draft correspondence, and manage deadlines.
• Maintain and manage corporate records, business licenses and entity filings.
• Prepare, review and organize legal documents, including agreements and corporate
• filings, pleadings, contracts, and discovery materials.
• Provide trial and hearing support
• Finalize and forward written communications.
• Prepare and e-file documents with Oregon and Washington courts.

Skill Requirements:

• Foreclosures experience is a plus
• Understanding of lending transactions is a plus
• Legal drafting skills is a must
• Experience in title work and real estate transactions is a plus
• Knowledge of judicial bankruptcy vs. non-judicial as it related to bankruptcy is a must

Preferred:

• 2+ of experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, sound judgment and decision-making abilities, attention to detail, effective prioritization and ability to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of business contracts and corporate filings.
• Understanding of court procedures, case management and e-filing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, with the ability to create and edit charts and spreadsheets containing basic formulas.
• 8 paid holidays
• Start with 6 days of paid time off for the first half of the year
• Medical
• 401K and profit sharing
• Transportation Flexible Spending Account