Litigation Paralegal

LHH; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO 15–25 days

Oregon sick leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a Portland law firm to recruit an experienced Paralegal to support a collaborative litigation team in Oregon. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation and is highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities include managing personal injury matters from intake to settlement or trial, maintaining electronic files, reviewing records, and coordinating with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial.
• Open, maintain, and organize electronic case files.
• Review and summarize medical records, billing records, police reports, and related documentation.
• Maintain regular client contact and assist with routine communications.
• Track statutes of limitation, deadlines, and case milestones.
• Assist with investigations and case strategy development under attorney direction.
• Coordinate insurance benefits, including PIP, health insurance, and defense PIP.
• Identify and track subrogation claims and liens, including Medicare.
• Prepare settlement demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations and disbursements including liens.
• Draft, format, and file pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and motions.
• Assist with trial preparation and post-trial filings.
• Occasionally support appellate-related matters in state and federal courts.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation

Attention to detail

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Portland law firm to find an experienced Paralegal to support a collaborative litigation team. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with Oregon litigation procedures. Personal injury experience is preferred, but candidates with strong civil litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial
• Open, maintain, and organize primarily electronic case files
• Obtain, review, and summarize medical records, billing records, police reports, and related documentation
• Maintain regular client contact and assist with routine communications
• Track statutes of limitation, deadlines, and case milestones
• Assist with investigations and case strategy development under attorney direction
• Coordinate insurance benefits, including PIP, health insurance, and defense PIP
• Identify and track subrogation claims and liens, including Medicare
• Prepare settlement demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations and disbursements, including lien reduction efforts
• Draft, format, and file pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and motions
• Assist with trial preparation, trial readiness tasks, and post-trial filings
• Occasionally support appellate-related matters in state and federal courts

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience using case management software (Clio preferred)
• Typing speed of 55+ WPM with high accuracy
• Medical, Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid premiums for employee coverage
• Paid Time Off:
• 15 days PTO (years 1–3)
• 20 days PTO (years 4–6)
• 25 days PTO (after 6 years)
• Oregon Sick Leave: Accrued and provided in accordance with Oregon state law
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability: Employer-provided LTD coverage

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