Legal Specialist

Legal Specialist (Paralegal) - HYBRID Portland, OR

Our client, a leading energy supplier and community-focused utility based in Portland, Oregon , is seeking a Legal Specialist (Paralegal) to join its Corporate Legal or Business Integrity team on a temporary basis. This hybrid role (3+ days onsite) is ideal for a detail-oriented corporate paralegal with strong organizational skills and a passion for legal operations. The Legal Specialist will support attorneys on corporate and litigation matters, focusing on document management, regulatory compliance, and legal process coordination. Candidates with experience in a law firm or in-house legal department-particularly in corporate, securities, or finance law-are encouraged to apply. Local candidates only.

If this opportunity is well-aligned with your experience and goals, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Portland, Oregon 97204 - HYBRID, 3-5days/wk. in office.
Contract Duration: 12 months
Pay range: $44.00 - $50.00/hr. DOE.

Key Responsibilities for Legal Specialist (Paralegal):
Provide litigation support, including coordination with outside counsel, document review, and case tracking.
Assist with discovery processes by collecting, organizing, and producing documents in response to subpoenas and requests.
Manage corporate legal filings such as business licenses, organizational documents, and foreign qualifications.
Support due diligence efforts and assist in preparing regulatory filings.
Draft, review, and proofread legal correspondence and internal communications.
Maintain and organize legal documentation using Microsoft Office and SharePoint tools.
Collaborate effectively across legal, compliance, and business departments.
Stay up to date with new legal subject matter areas as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications for Legal Specialist (Paralegal):
3-7 years of hands-on corporate paralegal experience is required.
Experience in corporate law, securities, or finance-related legal support is highly preferred.
Previous experience working with a law firm or in-house legal team .
Bachelor's degree or completion of an accredited paralegal program is preferred.
Strong communication skills-both written and verbal-with an eye for detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint .
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $44.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
Do you have prior experience in corporate law, securities, or finance-related legal support?

Experience:
corporate paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint): 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person