Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Portland, Maine, USA at LHH
Position: LEGAL ASSISTANT
Job
***** Legal Assistant
***** Portland, Oregon
***** Hybrid (4 days in-office/1 remote after training) Pay ***** $35-$45/hr employment
***** Contract-to-Hire Job
***** LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Portland law firm to find an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in corporate law, be detail-oriented, responsive, and proactive. This role supports a team of attorneys focused on corporate and transactional matters, as well as general litigation. You’ll play a key role in keeping practices running smoothly, managing complex administrative tasks, and ensuring high-quality client service from start to finish.
***** Draft, revise, and proofread corporate documents, agreements, correspondence, and presentations Support litigation and transactional matters, including court filings, document preparation, and due diligence coordination Manage client communications and coordinate requests with a high level of
professionalism
Maintain organized electronic and physical files in accordance with firm protocols Assist with new matter intake, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and document setup Track deadlines, manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics Handle time entry, billing edits, and invoice preparation—ensuring accuracy with client-specific requirements Submit expense reports, process vendor invoices, and monitor client billing and collections Support attorney compliance (CLEs, licensing) and assist with research,
project coordination
, and business development tasks as needed
***** 5+ years of legal assistant experience in corporate law Excellent
communication
, proofreading, and organizational skills High level of discretion with confidential information Proactive, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities effectively Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with iManage, document comparison tools, billing platforms, and Adobe Acrobat preferred Typing speed of 65+ wpm
Willingness to
assist with overflow and occasional overtime as needed
***** Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability. Life and AD&D insurance, HSA, and 401K plan. The medical insurance provides employees the
flexibility
to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: LHH
Location: Portland, Maine, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
