Litigation Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Remote work support

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil disputes. This hybrid role suits a skilled professional who can take ownership of cases, manage substantial discovery, and provide comprehensive support throughout all stages of litigation.

The practice includes environmental litigation, though prior experience in this area is not required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of paralegal experience supporting complex civil litigation in Oregon.
• Strong understanding of discovery procedures and the litigation lifecycle.
• Experience managing and reviewing large volumes of electronically stored information.
• Proficiency with document review platforms, litigation databases, and related legal technology.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and code privileged material accurately.
• Experience supporting environmental litigation involving CERCLA or the Clean Water Act is a plus.
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive paralegal support throughout all phases of complex civil litigation.
• Manage large-scale discovery projects, including document collection, review, organization, and production.
• Draft and coordinate discovery requests and responses.
• Review and code documents for responsiveness, confidentiality, and privilege.
• Maintain case information and document collections across multiple litigation databases.
• Assist attorneys with deposition, hearing, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and support the organization of expert materials.
• Proofread, cite-check, and finalize briefs, pleadings, and other court filings.
• Organize case strategy materials, exhibits, chronologies, and key evidence.
• Track deadlines and proactively communicate case updates and outstanding tasks.
• Help manage matters independently while remaining responsive to attorneys, clients, and colleagues.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Discovery management

Legal document review

Civil litigation

CERCLA/environmental litigation (plus)

Tools

Document review platforms

Litigation databases

Case management software

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Portland, Oregon

Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in-office/3 remote after 30-day training); 37.5 hour work week

Salary: $90,000-$115,000 DOE

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a highly regarded litigation boutique seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex, high-stakes civil disputes. This position is ideal for a skilled and motivated paralegal who can take ownership of cases, manage substantial discovery projects, and provide comprehensive support throughout all stages of litigation.

The practice includes environmental litigation, though prior experience in this area is not required. Candidates with a strong complex civil litigation background are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive paralegal support throughout all phases of complex civil litigation
• Manage large-scale discovery projects, including document collection, review, organization, and production
• Draft and coordinate discovery requests and responses
• Review and code documents for responsiveness, confidentiality, and privilege
• Maintain case information and document collections across multiple litigation databases
• Assist attorneys with deposition, hearing, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and support the organization of expert materials
• Proofread, cite-check, and finalize briefs, pleadings, and other court filings
• Organize case strategy materials, exhibits, chronologies, and key evidence
• Track deadlines and proactively communicate case updates and outstanding tasks
• Help manage matters independently while remaining responsive to attorneys, clients, and colleagues

Qualifications

• Five or more years of paralegal experience supporting complex civil litigation in the state of Oregon
• Strong understanding of discovery procedures and the litigation lifecycle
• Experience managing and reviewing large volumes of electronically stored information
• Proficiency with document review platforms, litigation databases, and related legal technology
• Demonstrated ability to identify and code privileged material accurately
• Experience supporting environmental litigation involving CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, or water rights is a plus
• Excellent proofreading, cite-checking, organizational, and time-management skills
• Resourceful and proactive approach with the ability to anticipate case needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Responsive, collaborative, and comfortable receiving feedback and continuing to learn
• Ability to manage competing priorities and take meaningful ownership of assigned matters

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities and annual salary reviews
• Multiple paid time off options, including vacation, sick leave, and additional leave programs that grow with tenure
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Comprehensive health insurance, with employer-paid premiums for employees and partial coverage for dependents
• Support for commuting and remote work, including transportation benefits and home office reimbursement
• Additional wellness, paid leave, and professional support programs

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.