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Cable Huston recruits attorneys that could practice anywhere, but also seek excellence in pursuit of their personal lives. Our attorneys pride themselves on representing the most visible clients in Portland with vigor, while still being home for dinner. In identifying candidates we look for exemplary credentials, a passion for writing and intellectual curiosity.
Cable Huston is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate, harass or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, racial or ethnic identity or ancestry, sex, creed, national origin, disability unrelated to job performance, marital status or sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please feel free to contact:
Human Resources
Cable Huston LLP
1455 SW Broadway
Suite 1500
Portland, Oregon 97201-3412
recruiting@cablehuston.com
We are proud of our commitment to diversity and welcome all qualified applicants.
OFFICE ASSISTANT POSITION OPENING
Summary: The Office Assistant position will perform various routine clerical duties to support the organization, including assist with front desk and meeting coordination, running errands, scanning, printing, and copying, large mailings, creating binders for trial and other projects. This position works closely with Legal Assistants to continually grow in understanding and ability to perform administrative functions a law firm environment provides.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with front desk and meeting coordination, notifying attorneys and staff of guest arrivals. Answers phones, directs calls to appropriate individuals.
- Performs clerical duties including typing, filing, and time entry. Prepare letters, memos, forms, and reports according to written or verbal instructions.
- Operates office machines including copiers, scanners, phone and voicemail systems, computers, and other standard office equipment.
- Copies, sorts, and files records related to office activities, business transactions, and other matters.
- Assists with processing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Assist with conference room set up, clean up and kitchen maintenance.
- Support attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and administration as needed.
Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft products and office technology, to include imaging and scanning applications.
- Ability to adapt to change (expected and unexpected) and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Applying organizing strategies to ensure projects are appropriately prioritized.
- Positive service-first attitude, a strong work ethic, flexibility, and commitment to providing excellent internal and external client service.
- Monitors, proofreads, and takes ownership of work product for accuracy. Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Ability to communicate clearly, interpreting information and adapting communication to each situation and audience needs. Demonstrates excellent communication, grammatical and proofreading skills.
- Prior customer service and/or administrative experience is preferred.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume in pdf format to: recruiting@cablehuston.com. Please specify how you heard about this position. All replies are confidential. View the firm’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
This position is full-time in the office, Monday to Friday 8:00 – 5:00, eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-and long-term disability, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 10 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. The initial vacation benefit is 10 days per year and 10 days of sick leave per year. Vacation leave and sick leave are pro-rated the first year. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.