Legal Investigator

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A legal services firm in Portland is seeking a Legal Investigator. The role requires interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting legal documents, and conducting field investigations, which may involve extensive travel. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and have strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to rent and drive a car are essential.
• Experience with legal research and interviewing techniques is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in fields where asbestos or hazardous materials were prevalent.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients about their work history and potential asbestos exposure.
• Locate and interview witnesses.
• Investigate work history and job sites to determine product exposure.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle time-sensitive situations

Proficient computer and phone skills

Self-motivated and quick to learn new information

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Some college or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Legal Investigator

What We’re Looking For:

Our Portland office is hiring a Legal Investigator to support our Litigation Teams. This is a dynamic, on-site role ideal for someone energetic, compassionate, and detail-oriented. You’ll be responsible for interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting documents, assisting with trials, and conducting field investigations. A valid driver’s license and ability to rent and drive a car are essential, as this role involves extensive travel, often with short notice and overnight stays.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Interview clients about their work history and potential asbestos exposure
• Locate and interview witnesses
• Investigate work history and job sites to determine product exposure and correlation to job duties
• Conduct extensive research and draft memoranda
• Attend document reviews and identify relevant documents
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness scheduling and jury selection
• Travel frequently to the homes of clients and witnesses, often for multiple nights

Experience Preferred:

• Hands-on experience in asbestos abatement, construction, automotive, industrial, military, or other trades where asbestos or hazardous materials were prevalent
• Any work involving hazardous materials handling or removal
• Experience with legal research and interviewing techniques
• Prior experience with frequent business travel
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle time-sensitive and high-pressure situations
• Proficient computer and phone skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and quick to learn new information
• High school diploma required; some college or a bachelor’s degree preferred

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Additionally, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance.

Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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401(k)

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