Litigation Paralegal

LHH; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Portland is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support litigation phases from investigation to trial preparation. This position involves drafting legal documents, managing discovery, and communication with clients. The ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years of paralegal experience in Oregon, a strong understanding of legal procedures, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role also requires strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Prior litigation experience in Oregon.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support across various practice areas.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings and motions.
• Assist with all phases of discovery.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries.
• Manage case files and litigation calendars.

Skills

Strong writing

Proofreading

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Legal terminology knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Legal software

Document management systems

Job description

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a Portland-based law firm to hire a Litigation Paralegal to join their team. This role provides comprehensive support throughout all phases of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial preparation, including drafting legal documents, managing discovery, and communicating with clients. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, exercise strong judgment, and thrive both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support across a range of practice areas, including commercial, employment, construction, and personal injury matters
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and correspondence
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including document review, production, and preparation of discovery responses
• Conduct legal research and case investigations, and prepare case summaries including medical chronologies and billing analyses
• Manage case files and litigation calendars, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are organized and accessible
• Coordinate third-party records and documents through subpoenas, public records requests, and authorizations
• Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, and opposing counsel to support case development
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, preparing trial binders, and creating presentations or spreadsheets as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm
• Prior litigation experience in Oregon
• Working knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, including citation standards and legal formatting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with legal software such as document management systems, timekeeping, and litigation support tools
• Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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