Litigation Paralegal

Preg O'Donnell & Gillett PLLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible schedule with remote work

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

Life, AD&D and LTD insurance

401(k) Deferred Savings Plan

Profit sharing contributions

Transportation subsidy

Free full-service fitness center

Job summary

Preg O'Donnell & Gillett PLLC seeks a Litigation Paralegal for a full-time hybrid role based in the Portland, OR area. You will assist attorneys with civil litigation tasks, draft and organize documents, manage case files, and prepare materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

Your daily responsibilities include legal research, document review and summarization, coordinating with clients and third parties, and maintaining calendars and deadlines. Salary $65-80k DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting complex litigation matters.
• Ability to analyze case law, statutes, and rules relevant to litigation.
• Experience drafting, formatting, and filing pleadings and motions in state and/or federal courts.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft and organize legal documents for civil litigation.
• Manage case files and deadlines; prepare materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and summarize documents and discovery.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings and motions

Organization and case management

e-filing familiarity

MS Office

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Case management software

Document management systems

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Preg O'Donnell & Gillett PLLC is a regional, full-service litigation firm with offices in Seattle, Portland, and Anchorage. The firm was founded on the belief that clients are best served by a focused, specialized practice dedicated to problem solving and client service. Preg O'Donnell & Gillett has earned an AV peer rating, reflecting the highest standards of ethical conduct and legal ability. Team members collaborate across offices to deliver high-quality representation in complex litigation matters, offering opportunities to work on diverse cases and client issues.

Role Description

This full-time Litigation Paralegal role is a hybrid position based in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, with some flexibility for work from home. The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys with all phases of civil litigation, including drafting and organizing legal documents, managing case files, and preparing materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials. Daily responsibilities include conducting legal research, reviewing and summarizing documents and discovery, coordinating with clients and third parties for information and records, and maintaining accurate case calendars and deadlines. The role also involves preparing and filing pleadings and motions, supporting e-discovery efforts, and collaborating with attorneys and staff to ensure efficient case management and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in legal document preparation and document review to support complex litigation matters.
• Candidates should possess solid legal research skills, including the ability to analyze case law, statutes, and rules relevant to litigation.
• Candidates should possess experience drafting, formatting, and filing pleadings and motions in state and/or federal courts.
• Candidates should possess strong organizational, time management, and case management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Relevant qualifications include prior litigation paralegal experience (defense or plaintiff), familiarity with e-filing systems, and proficiency with legal practice software (e.g., case management, document management, and MS Office).
• Additional beneficial qualifications include a paralegal certificate or degree, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible schedule with remote work access
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Deferred Savings Plan
• Profit sharing contributions
• Transportation subsidy
• Free Full-Service Fitness Center: Complete with a sauna, showers, lockers, and fresh towel service
• Two secure bike parking rooms to support active commuters
• 5 on-site food and beverage operators
• Access to free weekly concerts and the state-of-the-art community performance hall through Koin building partnership with All Classical Radio
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral bonus
• FSA / HSA

Salary $65-80k annually DOE.

We look forward to hearing from you!