Litigation Paralegal

Stoel; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoel Rives LLP in Portland is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys and work closely with clients. The role covers research, document review, and trial preparation in a hybrid office setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation support, a paralegal certificate, and strong analytical/written communication skills, with experience in discovery and document management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related litigation support experience with strong research and writing skills.
• Paralegal certificate in the appropriate jurisdiction required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments.
• Draft interrogatories, requests for production, motions and memoranda.
• Manage discovery documents and eDiscovery databases; organize records.
• Assist with trial preparation, including notebooks and exhibits.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Perform administrative duties for the practice area.
• Annotate and summarize testimony and documents; assess relevance and privilege.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning & organization

Initiative

Good judgment

Project management

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Working fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate

College degree preferred

Tools

eDiscovery databases

EDRM concepts

AI-enabled litigation tools

Job description

Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal in our Portland office. This position assists attorneys in the delivery of legal services to the firm's clients and works under the direction of the firm's lawyers and, in many instances, directly with clients. Responsibilities for client work are directed by an attorney.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Information & Research

Highly organized and experienced in litigation. Applies knowledge of codes, statutes, regulations and procedures related to the assigned practice area. Conducts pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments. Obtains records and documents; interviews clients, parties and witnesses; prepares subpoenas; locates expert witnesses; manages litigation review databases; reviews literature and searches databases. Assembles and organizes factual information.

Draft Documents

Drafts interrogatories, requests for production, motions, memorandums, witness and deposition outlines, privilege logs; draft correspondence to clients.

Document Management

Manages collection of discovery documents from clients, manages eDiscovery litigation review databases, manages outside reviewers; manages document productions; maintains collection, production and privilege logs. Oversees disposition of documents at the end of the case.

Analysis

Annotates, summarizes or categorizes testimony, documents, physical evidence or other information; assists with determining relevance and privilege; critiques experts' reports; and prepares numerical analyses.

Trial Preparation

Assists with pretrial motions; prepares trial notebooks and trial exhibits; schedules witnesses; files lists of exhibits and witnesses with court; and arranges for trial support services.

Client Services

Develops and maintains positive relationships with the firm's clients.

Administrative Duties

Performs administrative responsibilities assigned by the practice area or department chair. Examples include disseminating changes in the codes, statutes, regulations and procedures to others in the firm and maintaining current files of forms used in the assigned practice area.

Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES

Must possess the following capabilities: analytical skills; excellent planning and organizational skills; initiative; good judgment; project management skills; excellent oral communication skills; excellent written communication skills; high work standards; technical knowledge in the area of practice-related codes, statutes and regulations; ability to learn; ability to establish effective follow-up procedures; positive impact with clients and co-workers; strong client service orientation; ability to demonstrate teamwork/cooperation with others; adaptability; and ability to work on a variety of projects, make fast decisions, work with detailed information, work independently and at a fast pace.

Technical Knowledge

Prior experience with online litigation document review databases. Strong understanding of the EDRM. Capable of rapidly understanding, interpreting and applying to various client circumstances the full range of codes, statutes and procedures related to the assigned practice area. Demonstrated ability to effectively use and adapt to AI-enabled technologies that improve the efficiency and quality of litigation support, including discovery, document analysis, research, and case preparation.

Physical and Mental Capabilities

Must be capable of operating a telephone, calculator, personal computer and printer and learning/using software required to successfully perform job functions, e.g., electronic mail; drafting correspondence and documents; proofreading for correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; reading and interpreting legal correspondence, memoranda, documents, reference publications or reference books and technical manuals in printed form or on a computer screen; occasionally lifting and carrying boxes of files or documents weighing up to 25 pounds; and using a hand truck.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree is preferred. Must have 5+ years of related experience that demonstrates analytical and written research capabilities. Must have paralegal certificate in the appropriate jurisdiction.

NORMAL WORK HOURS

This is a hybrid position, non-exempt, and eligible for overtime compensation. Regular office hours are 8:30 - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasionally may be required to travel out of town overnight(s) to assist with document productions, attend trial, etc.

How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits, and More!

The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $101,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This salary range is based on market location.

In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich