Civil Litigation Paralegal

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flex Spending Plan

401K + Employer Match

Job summary

A prestigious civil litigation defense firm is seeking a full-time Civil Litigation Paralegal for its Hillsboro, Oregon location. This position offers remote flexibility but requires occasional onsite attendance. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of paralegal experience, particularly in civil litigation, and possess strong document management and communication skills. The salary for this role ranges from $60,000 to $85,000 annually based on experience. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Civil Litigation Paralegal experience.
• Strong organizational skills for cases with large volumes of documentation.
• Proficiency in current state and federal rules of civil procedure.

Responsibilities

• Manage records: indexing, following up on missing records.
• Prepare authorizations, subpoenas, and draft discovery responses.
• Communicate professionally with clients and counsel.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Document Management Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Civil Litigation Paralegal-Hillsboro, Oregon

About Us

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP is a prestigious civil litigation defense firm with 44 years of experience. Since 1980, we have specialized in construction defect and casualty claims, successfully representing developers and general contractors in major cases. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

We believe in empowering our employees to work where they're most productive. Whether you prefer being onsite, working remotely, or a hybrid approach, the choice is yours. We trust our team members to choose the work arrangement that best fits their lifestyle and working style.

The Position

We are seeking a full-time Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our talented legal team in Hillsboro, Oregon. (Remote position, however, must live within driving distance to the local office as occasional onsite work may be required.) Experience in the areas of Construction Defect Litigation (developer representation) and General Casualty/PI preferred, or recent civil litigation experience. Ideal candidates will excel in document management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Records management: indexing records received; following up on missing records; reviewing records for additional sources; initiate processes to obtain records from those additional sources.
• Public Records Requests for both CD and PI cases
• Preparation of authorizations and subpoenas and follow up on responses thereto
• Preparation of draft discovery responses through review of file materials and client follow-up, including signed verifications
• Compiling and preparing records for production
• Facilitate expert retention and liaison with expert throughout life of case
• Professionally communicate with clients, witnesses, experts and counsel
• Adherence to billing minimums and differing requirements of the carriers
• Meet and maintain annual firm billable requirements monthly.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Civil Litigation Paralegal experience
• Adherence to assignment/calendar/court deadlines
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
• Application of Bates numbering via Adobe
• Follow firm’s protocols
• Strong organizational skills for cases with large volumes of documentation
• Proficiency in current state and federal rules of civil procedure
• Knowledge of local county court rules and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively
• Self-motivated with ability to work with deadlines and communicating progress

Benefits of Joining Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP

• Collaborate closely with firm Partners
• Incredible teams and work life balance
• Fully Remote
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Plan
• 401K + Employer Match

The anticipated compensation for this role falls between $60,000 and $85,000 annually. While we expect to offer a salary within this range, the final figure will be determined based on several factors, including the selected candidate's expertise and background.