Be part of a quality team! 

We at Bier Family Law are dedicated to our clients' best interests and those of their children. Thorough and meticulous in our advocacy, we attempt to resolve cases through settlement offers, mediation, and finally, litigation if necessary,
We leave no stone unturned in our effort to reach a fair and equitable resolution whenever possible.

​Experienced Family Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant
PART- TO FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY WITH
​BIER FAMILY LAW

Immediate part-time opening for high-performing Family Law Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our fast-paced family law practice. This is a JOB SHARE beginning at 20-30 hours per week, WITH THE POTENTIAL OF BECOMING A FULL-TIME POSITION, provided that you meet or exceed the requirements set out below. PLEASE APPLY IF AND ONLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years’ minimum experience in Family Law as certificated Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• Three or more years’ experience drafting pleadings, motions, responses, and legal correspondence.
• Extensive knowledge of Family Law and the Portland, Oregon Tri-County family court system, Oregon Family Law State Statutes, Rules of Civil Procedure, Uniform Trial Court Rules, and Supplementary Local Court Rules.
• Experience E-filing court documents, preparing Trial, Exhibit and Parenting Notebooks, running child support calculations
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style; the ability to compose legal correspondence, proofread effectively, and pay meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and case and timeline management, including calendar docketing, such as Abacus
• Proficient with Discovery methodology and tools, including Bates stamping
• Ability to interface professionally with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, court experts, and witnesses
• Demonstrated ability to perform as an organized, detail-oriented self-starter; staying focused, on task, and on top of one’s work load while meeting two supervising attorney timelines and other deadlines
• Proven track record of upholding ethical standards in maintaining client confidentiality
• Willingness to pitch in wherever needed, including filing and reception back-up
• Reliability and personal integrity

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​To apply for this position, please send email and a cover letter detailing your unique skills and any relevant experience to [email protected]
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Please include resume, writing sample, and at least 3 references. Salary commensurate with experience. All applications kept confidential. We look forward to hearing from you!