Litigation and Venture Assistant
I’m a Portland-based attorney and entrepreneur hiring a full-time right-hand teammate to support real litigation and trial preparation while also helping with entrepreneurial projects and day-to-day operations.
This is a high-learning, high-responsibility role for a recent college graduate who wants an inside look at:
- What it’s actually like to build cases and prepare for trial
- The skillset of an excellent paralegal/legal assistant
- How entrepreneurial decisions get made in a lean, fast-moving environment
If you want a role that’s more hands-on (and more fun) than a giant corporate office, you’ll likely enjoy this.
Typical split: ~70% legal/trial support + ~30% venture ops/business projects (flexes around deadlines).
What you’ll do
Legal + trial support (primary)
- Keep case files organized and accurate (documents, correspondence, discovery, deadlines)
- Support trial prep: exhibit organization, binders, witness folders, timelines, and document summaries
- Assist with legal research and writing support (under attorney supervision): cite-checking, summarizing records/transcripts, drafting internal memos/outlines
- Track deadlines and next steps; keep tasks moving with consistent follow-up
- Coordinate logistics with vendors as needed (court reporters, experts, process servers, etc.)
Venture ops + entrepreneurial projects (secondary)
- Research new ideas, markets, competitors, and vendors; produce short, useful summaries
- Help run small projects end-to-end: outreach, scheduling, comparisons, documentation, and follow-through
- Build and improve simple systems (spreadsheets, checklists, templates, repeatable workflows)
- Handle high-trust admin tasks that free up time for litigation and business growth
What you’ll learn
- How lawyers think: issue-spotting, prioritizing, and turning messy facts into clean arguments
- How trial preparation works in real life (details matter)
- How to manage deadlines and complex information without dropping the ball
- How entrepreneurial decision-making happens when time, money, and outcomes are on the line
“Success looks like” in the first 60–90 days
- You can run the case organization system independently and keep deadlines/tasks on track
- Trial-prep materials are clean, reliable, and easy to use
- You communicate clearly, ask smart questions, and flag risks early (no surprises)
- You take ownership of a few repeatable processes so everything runs smoother each week
Who we’re looking for
You’ll be a strong fit if you are:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable (you finish what you start)
- A clear communicator and strong writer
- Comfortable with responsibility and fast-paced deadlines
- Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information
- Proactive: you don’t just identify problems—you bring solutions
Great fit for candidates interested in: law school, becoming a paralegal/legal assistant, litigation, or an entrepreneurial career path.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree completed (any major)
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail
- Comfort with Google Workspace (Docs/Word, Sheets/Excel, email, calendars)
- Ability to work primarily in-person (especially during onboarding and around major deadlines)
- Willingness to handle confidential information with professionalism
Nice to have (not required)
- Any legal exposure (internship, office admin, legal clinic, document-heavy roles)
- Strong Excel/Sheets skills
- Experience juggling multiple priorities without missing details
- Interest in litigation/trial work and/or entrepreneurship
Important notes (please read)
- You will not be asked to give legal advice. All legal work is performed under attorney supervision.
- This role is varied, but not random. It requires focus, discretion, and follow-through.
- This is not a reception/front-desk role and not a remote-only position.
How to apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- A short cover note answering:
- Why this role fits you
- One example of a time you managed details/deadlines well
- Where you want to be in 2–3 years (law school, paralegal path, entrepreneurship, etc.)
- Optional: a short writing sample (1–2 pages) that shows clarity (school paper excerpt is fine)
Equal opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.