Current Openings

To apply for any of the below open positions, please submit the requested materials to Human resources here.

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and strive to provide a workplace in which all employees feel included, respected, and valued. Job is open until filled. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP has an immediate opening for an experienced, organized, and self-starting legal assistant to support our busy civil-litigation practice in the heart of downtown Portland. Primary responsibilities include maintaining case status, associated actions, and court deadlines, as well as drafting and finalizing legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence. The position supports a variety of practice areas including construction, personal injury, product liability, and other types of civil litigation. Use your versatile skills to handle a wide variety of assignments in a professional, team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications:

  • At least two successive years of civil litigation support experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and processes.
  • Familiarity with court rules and deadlines on local, state, and federal levels.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel), and database/client relationship management software.
  • Experience with e-filing in Oregon for state and federal courts. (Washington desirable.)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; demonstrated understanding of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to prioritize, manage time, and multitask effectively.
  • Ability to work effectively and proactively within a team environment and independently as required.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Legal proceedings preparation. Draft and finalize pleadings, briefs, complaints, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements among other legal documents.
  • Manage calendars and prepare dockets for assigned attorneys and paralegals.
  • Process correspondence and maintain files to support and assist long-standing client relationships.
  • Provide administrative support and secretarial services, prepare new matter forms, communicate effectively with clients and others in the firm, coordinate financial functions, anticipate attorney needs, and meet deadlines.

Schedule is 8:30 am to 5:00pm with additional hours required at times. Hybrid work schedule available depending on Firm’s needs.

Why join us? If you want to be a part of a well-established and growing law firm, and be a member of a close-knit group, then this is the place for you! We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with competitive compensation, and generous benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more.

To apply, please submit a resume to Human resources via the link provided if you feel you’d be a great addition to the team!

Compensation: $70k+ DOE