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Bankruptcy Legal Assistant

United States, Portland Employment contract 75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

What we offer

  • 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
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