Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant

About us

Ivan M. Karmel, P.C. is a small law firm in Portland, OR. We are agile and professional with the goal of hiring a candidate to advance the productivity of our law firm. This person would provide administrative services and other supportive measures for our attorney and paralegal. The role requires managing several tasks at once, excellent communication skills, good judgement, and confidentiality in all matters. Our practice covers multiple areas of civil law making this an ideal position for a candidate wishing to learn and grow..

Legal Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides follow up with appropriate departments, under direction, to ensure compliance with agreements, requests for information from attorneys, and other related issues; interacts with university departments to answer related routine questions and concerns.

2. Prepares a wide variety of legal documents under attorney supervision; operates personal computer to compose, edit, revise, tabulate, and print letters and legal documents for attorney review.

3. Compiles, reviews, and organizes evidence and other information for internal hearings, and meetings, as appropriate.

4. Assists in drafting and performing initial review of contracts entered into by the institution, under guidance and supervision of attorneys and/or contract development specialists.

5. Establishes, maintains, processes, and/or oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates, and/or other documents.

6. Schedules, coordinates, and facilitates meetings and conferences, arranging travel, lodging, facilities, and reimbursements as appropriate; provides or coordinates direct secretarial and administrative support services to office attorney.

7. Provides assistance to and liaison with outside counsel and other administrative agencies in the resolution of day-to-day issues as appropriate.

8. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97205 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person