Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service business law firm practicing in more than 60 areas of law. With over twelve locations across Florida and offices in Denver, Las Vegas, Nashville, New York, Phoenix, Portland and San Diego, our firm was founded with the goal of becoming big enough to handle large and complex cases while remaining small enough to offer each client focused, personal attention. Our national footprint, combined with our diverse practice group base, provides our clients with direct access to experienced attorneys working across virtually all practice areas.
Position Description: Greenspoon Marder is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Corporate and Cannabis Practice Group in our Portland office.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Handle all calendaring and scheduling for meetings, calls, and ensures all deadlines are met
- Manage client relationships, including correspond with and provide updates to firm clients, draft engagement letters, open client files, and collect retainers
- Proofread all documents and correspondence for accuracy
- Prepare for and close various corporate transactions
- Gather litigation and billing information to prepare responses.
- Provide legal and non-legal administrative support to attorneys
- Manage attorney contacts and calendar
- Manage attorney phones including incoming calls, messaging, transfers, and conference calls
- Process expense reports and check requests
- Billing - prepare time entries, prepare invoices, interface with accounting department, answer client inquiries, and assist with collections
Job Requirements :
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated proficiency in WORD and EXCEL
- Demonstrated proficiency in document management and time entry systems – preferred
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Exceptional organizational and file management skills a must
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent proofreading skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Capable of handling confidential client information in a professional and trustworthy manner
To apply, please visit our Careers page at www.gmlaw.com
Greenspoon Marder is currently not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.
** Greenspoon Marder is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .
Job Type: Full-time