Litigation Paralegal

American Family Insurance; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Family Insurance is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide support across defined phases of litigation under attorney supervision. The role reports to a manager, legal services, and is primarily remote with on-site options in OR corridors.

The position involves trial preparation, drafting pleadings and discovery, medical record review, and depositions. Travel up to 10% may be required; compensation is hourly and varies by level and location.

Qualifications

• Experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
• Experience performing legal research and preparing pleadings, motions and discovery documents with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of insurance, legal ethics and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with tort and contract law and the judicial system.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney in trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts and legal memoranda under supervision.
• Organize and summarize medical records for discovery and trial preparation.
• Conduct investigations and discovery with limited supervision.
• Draft discovery responses and prepare witnesses and exhibits for trial.
• Assist in complex depositions, hearings and trials as needed.
• Represent insured or company in small claims/conciliation court if applicable by jurisdiction.
• Review files to identify issues and possible settlements.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Depositions

Medical records review

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Internet Explorer

Outlook

Acrobat

Westlaw

Trial Pad

Job description

## Litigation ParalegalApply: Remote: OR Portland: OR Beaverton: OR Newberg: OR Tigard: Full time: Posted Today: R39668This position provides effective support in defined phases of the litigation or non-litigation process under the close supervision of an attorney. You will report to a manager, legal services. #LI-RemotePosition Compensation Range:$27.46 - $45.11Pay Rate Type:Hourly*Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.* *Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.*Primary Accountabilities •Assist attorney in trial preparation. •Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence and legal memorandums under the supervision of an attorney. •Aid in the organization, summarization and evaluation of medical records in the discovery process and for trial preparation. •Conduct investigation and discovery under limited supervision. •Draft discovery responses and assists in preparation of witnesses and demonstrative evidence for trial. •Assist attorney in complex depositions, hearings, trials and other similar settings, as needed. •Represent insured or the company in small claims / conciliation court for defense or subrogation if applicable by jurisdiction. •Review files to determine issues, records needed and the possibility of settlement. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements •Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service. •Demonstrated experience performing legal research, conducting investigations, gathering and summarizing medical records, indexing depositions, gathering evidence and preparing exhibits for trial, with minimal assistance. •Demonstrated experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and other legal correspondence with minimal assistance. •Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of insurance, legal ethics rules and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. •Demonstrated experience with various PC software applications, legal research tools and trial applications. (e.g. Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, Westlaw and Trial Pad). •Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system. •Licenses Not Applicable. Travel Requirements •Up to 10%. Physical Requirements •Work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Working Conditions •Not Applicable.### Additional Information* To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.* Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks* Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions* Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting