Lead Paralegal & Litigation Team Leader

The Advocates | Driggs, Bills, and Day PNW; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + 4% matching

3 Weeks PTO (year 1-3)

Uncapped PTO (year 4+)

Job summary

The Advocates in Portland, OR seeks a Lead Paralegal to manage a team of litigation paralegals and provide high-level trial support. This role combines hands-on litigation experience with people leadership and operational oversight.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of supervisory experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a solid knowledge of Oregon civil litigation procedures. Portland commute is required for on-site duties and court appearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from ABA-approved program preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of litigation paralegals.
• Assign and balance workloads based on case complexity, deadlines, and staffing needs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new litigation paralegals.
• Maintain and enforce departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote consistency, efficiency, and quality across litigation support services.
• Monitor staffing needs and recommend process improvements and resource allocation.
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and service-oriented team culture.
• Manage a limited caseload of complex litigation matters if assigned.
• Support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, including case investigation, discovery, document review, medical records management, pleadings, motions, and trial exhibits.
• Coordinate with experts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel; ensure deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved)

Job description

The Advocates in Portland, OR seeks a Lead Paralegal to manage a team of litigation paralegals and provide high-level trial support. This role combines hands-on litigation experience with people leadership and operational oversight.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of supervisory experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a solid knowledge of Oregon civil litigation procedures. Portland commute is required for on-site duties and court appearances.