Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Portland)

Rizzo Mattingly Bosworth PC, a Portland law firm specializing in civil litigation and trial practice, is seeking a motivated professional legal assistant/paralegal to join our litigation team. We pride ourselves on the quality of our professional service and responsiveness to clients.

Successful candidate must have 1-3 years of prior law firm experience as a legal assistant or paralegal. Experience with preparing and filing pleadings, managing discovery, and trial preparation in state and/or federal court preferred. You will work with and support other paralegals while learning to handle cases.

The firm practices in a virtual paperless environment. The firm’s practice is heavily dependent on the use of technology and electronic case management systems, and the candidate must be skilled and comfortable with technology.

Skills and Requirements:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills

Personable and reliable

Strong computer skills. Highly proficient with the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

High level of professionalism, responsibility, and confidentiality

Type 50+ wpm

Ability to manage a high volume of email communication

Preferred Skills:

College degree

Familiarity with legal case management databases, including experience working with PcLaw legal

management software, Clio legal document management software, and other legal software

Internet savvy with an ability to use the Web as a research tool. Knowledge of legal research tools or websites

a plus

Experience:

Litigation: 1-3 years required

Paralegal certificate required

Work Schedule:

Full time, preferably 8 to 5, Monday through Friday

Temporarily remote due to COVID-19

Compensation will be based on experience. We offer excellent health, dental, life, STD/LTD, PTO and retirement benefits. If you are an experienced legal assistant/paralegal and want to join a team who highly values clients and promotes excellent client care, encourages professional growth and a strong work ethic within a collaborative environment, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements for consideration to jobs@rizzopc.com. All inquiries will remain confidential.

Please visit our firm at www.rizzopc.com.