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Our office is collaborative. We focus on client service and value colleagues willing to take on complex (and sometimes not glamorous) problems as part of a team. Above all, we value excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to use technology efficiently. Team members hail from other counties and time zones, so most internal meetings are virtual, either in-full or in-part. Our team-based approach needs good communicators who can be effective in person, on the phone, and in writing, with a wide variety of people.
Social enterprise is part of our culture. A willingness to innovate in the delivery of legal services is essential. Catalyst Law maintains close ties with our non-profit affiliate, The Commons Law Center, a legal services firm founded by Catalyst members in 2016.
We offer competitive compensation for all positions, benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with ESG investment opportunities, generous paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and a flexible work environment.
Portland – The Portland office is located in Pearl District, with parking for clients, access to the Willamette Waterfront and Park Blocks, onsite showers and lockers for cyclists, frequent light rail, bus, and streetcar service, and close to restaurants and shopping.
King City/Tigard – Our office in the King City retirement community is conveniently located on 99W, between Durham and Fischer Roads, with easy access to the communities of Tigard, Sherwood, Lake Oswego, Wilsonville, Tualatin, and Beaverton.
La Grande – (Coming in 2025!) Housed in the historic Anthony-Buckley House constructed in 1902, the Eastern Oregon office is located at the intersection of Sixth and Penn Streets in La Grande. This charming Victorian provides a warm and friendly environment for clients of all ages.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catalyst is committed to meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law. We have been, and continue to be, committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and equal treatment of all qualified individuals — regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other factors that are not job related.
Our policy is to remove barriers to employment opportunities and to ensure that access to jobs is based strictly on an individual’s competencies. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Catalyst, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. We are certain that this philosophy, and our acting upon it, will help advance our Firm goals, as well as meet our responsibilities to employees, clients, members, and the communities in which we live and work.
As a key member of our support team, the Associate Paralegal supports our paralegals and attorneys while fostering a seamless and efficient experience for our clients. In this role, your primary responsibility is to serve as the initial point of contact for current and returning clients. This position would be a great fit if you enjoy developing rapport with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
Responsible for handling client matter management, correspondence, and production of draft documents, this role enables the entire production team to meet and exceed client expectations. Your work requires careful attention to detail and absolute devotion to accurate and timely information gathering, document production, and project management. To be successful in this role, you enjoy working independently and derive satisfaction from completing various levels of tasks, from project management to preparation of mailings.
This position is based in our primary office, located in the heart of King City/Tigard, and will require regular visits to our office in Portland’s Pearl District, while connecting with remote team members online.
We seek an exceptional paralegal, with three or more years of experience in a trusts and estates practice, to join our growing firm. In this role, you will support our fixed-fee estate planning practice by drafting legal documents and correspondence, coordinating client trust funding, serving as a notary, mentoring team members, and communicating with clients. Significant opportunity to contribute to the trusts & estate administration and protective proceedings side of the practice, working alongside two other experienced paralegals.
This role requires splitting your time between the Firm’s offices in King City/Tigard and Portland’s Pearl District while connecting with remote team members online. If you are interested in advancing your paralegal career, we look forward to hearing from you!
Catalyst Law, LLC seeks an experienced trusts and estates paralegal to serve in a senior leadership role on our collaborative and innovative team. We seek a natural leader to mentor and train our growing number of support staff on a wide variety of client matters, including estate planning, probate, trust administration, and protective proceedings.
This senior-level position necessitates a balance between independent client work and management responsibilities. As a team player, you take pride in your work product and strive to change things for the better, from providing consistent client service to leading internal process improvements. Our ideal candidate identifies as a natural leader and thrives when helping others grow in their roles.
We seek a candidate with previous leadership experience (including volunteer roles with community or nonprofit organizations) for this key supervisory and training role. As a coach and mentor to one or more paralegals and legal assistants, you will also collaborate with the COO to participate in evaluations and hiring decisions, develop and implement training, and manage special projects.
This hybrid role requires splitting your time between the Firm’s offices in King City and Portland’s Pearl District, with the option to work remotely one to two days most weeks. If you’re interested in advancing your paralegal career and taking advantage of growth opportunities, we want to hear from you!