Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

Portland, Oregon | Hybrid Opportunity

Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits Package

A respected mid-sized law firm in Portland is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Legal Assistant to join its growing practice. This position offers the opportunity to support a collaborative team of attorneys handling complex bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.

This role is perfect for a legal professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, maintaining critical deadlines, and serving as a trusted resource for attorneys and clients alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys practicing in bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, motions, notices, and correspondence.
• File documents electronically in federal bankruptcy courts and maintain compliance with local court rules and filing procedures.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, meetings, and client appointments.
• Coordinate service of pleadings and maintain accurate case files and litigation databases.
• Assist with preparation of bankruptcy petitions, schedules, statements, claims, and related court filings.
• Draft routine correspondence and communicate with clients, trustees, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Monitor case activity and ensure compliance with all court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Process attorney time entries, expense reports, billing support, and document management tasks.
• Organize electronic and physical files and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support attorneys during hearings, mediations, creditor meetings, and trial preparations as needed.

The firm offers a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, and long-term disability coverage
• Partially paid insurance premiums
• 17 days of Paid Time Off annually
• Up to 10½ paid holidays per year
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing
• Paid professional membership dues
• Well-being and wellness benefits
• On-site and virtual professional development and training programs
• Complimentary on-site gym access
• Regular firm-sponsored social events and networking opportunities
• Full home office setup provided, including desk, chair, dual monitors, and equipment
• Quarterly remote work stipend
• Parking reimbursement up to $100 per month or public transit reimbursement up to $130 per month

Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably supporting bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, or related practice areas.
• Strong familiarity with federal court e-filing systems, including PACER and bankruptcy court procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing deadlines in a high-volume legal environment.
• Strong proofreading, grammar, and document formatting abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.

Compensation

$75,000.00-$95,000.00 Yearly

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